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  • Syria: A bad situation, that is getting worse

    The UK withdrew all British diplomats from Damascus last week. On his return to the UK, British Ambassador Simon Collis discussed the situation in Syria.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British soldiers in Afghanistan

    British Ambassador to Afghanistan William Patey has offered condolences following news that six British soldiers are missing, believed killed in Helmand Province.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Afghans signal desire for change in Sangin

    I visited Sangin today for the last time as Head of the PRT. It’s a place where many ISAF [International Security Assistance Force] and Afghan…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Six soldiers believed killed in Helmand

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that six soldiers are missing, believed killed, after their armoured vehicle was caught in an explosion in southern Afghanistan yesterday, Tuesday 6 March 2…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Disasters: Rapid response network ready if crises hit

    Britain is setting up a network of top businesses and charities to respond when large scale emergencies hit

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DFID research: What works to prevent violence against women by their partners?

    Bringing together evidence of what works in low- and middle- income countries to prevent violence against women by their male partners.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Deputy Prime Minister speech in the Hague

    The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg gave the Nieuwspoort lecture on 7 March 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM statement on Afghanistan incident

    Six soldiers are missing, believed killed, in an incident involving an explosion in Helmand.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary comments on Russian presidential elections

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has noted the election observers assessment of the presidential elections in Russia on 4 March.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister offers condolences following severe storms in the United States

    Minister Burt has spoken following the tragic loss of life caused by the tornadoes in the Midwest and the South of the United States.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary statement on E3+3 talks with Iran

    UK, US, France, Germany, Russia and China agree to further talks with Iran about its nuclear programme.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UN Security Council expresses grave concern about Sudan & South Sudan

    Speaking from New York, Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham, commented on the agreement by the Security Council of a Presidential Statement on Sudan and South Sudan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Fijian chef boosts soldiers' morale

    Lance Corporal Leone Tunidau Boila, nicknamed ‘Leo’ due to his professional pride and uncanny strength, is known by the soldiers of Patrol Base…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Gurkhas train for Helmand

    Soldiers from 1 Transport Squadron, 10 The Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment (10 QOGLR), have showcased their versatility by transforming…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Injured Marines triumph at Wounded Warrior Trials

    Injured Royal Marines won nearly 20 medals in the recent United States Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Trials held in California.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Water: World meets target on safe drinking supplies

    The world has met its target to halve the number of people without access to safe drinking water, says the UN

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Family planning: UK to host summit with Gates Foundation

    Britain is working with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and partners to host a Family Planning summit in July 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DFID research: Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index Launched

    Launch of a new “Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index” (WEAI).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary expresses concern at military build up on Sudanese border

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke following reports of a potential confrontation between Sudanese Armed Forces and the Sudan People's Liberation Army.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister visits Yemen

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt said the UK will remain a close development and political partner to Yemen when he visited the country on 5 March.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government