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  • Press briefing: morning 17 July 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on the Italian Prime Minister's visit, arms sales and the NHS.

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

  • Business Secretary revokes five export licences to Egypt

    Vince Cable today announced he has revoked five export licences to Egypt in light of recent events which have led to deaths of civilians.

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

  • Defence exports largest increase in 5 years

    British defence exports rose by 62% in 2012 – the largest increase for 5 years.

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

  • HMS Kent helps strengthen Libya-UK relations

    Royal Navy frigate HMS Kent has visited Tripoli to enhance relations between Libya and the UK.

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

  • Letter from FCO Minister to The Independent on UK arms exports to Sri Lanka

    Submitted on 18 February, in response to the article “Revealed: UK sells arms to Sri Lanka’s brutal regime”, The Independent, 18 February 2013

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • International defence engagement strategy published

    A new strategy has been published outlining how international defence engagement will be better focused towards contributing to wider government objectives.

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

  • Typhoon for Oman

    BAE Systems has signed a contract with the Sultanate of Oman for the supply of 12 Typhoon aircraft, associated support and 8 Hawk 128 aircraft.

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

  • Private Security Companies

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has updated parliament on the development of a regulatory system for private security companies.

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