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In Yemen
  • PM call with President Rouhani of Iran, 26 March 2015

    David Cameron spoke with President Rouhani on the negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme, bilateral relations and Yemen.

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

  • Changes to the UK's visa service

    The UK government has announced a series of amendments to its immigration rules, Most of the changes will begin to come into effect in April 2015

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Saudi Arabia

    Foreign Secretary visits Saudi Arabia to discuss a range of issues, including defence and regional security.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East condemns bomb attacks in Yemen

    Tobias Ellwood condemns suicide bomb attacks in Yemen and reaffirms UK support for the political transition.

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

  • Changes to Secure English Language Test Providers for UK Visas

    UK Visas and Immigration is making changes to the Secure English Language Tests (SELT) required by some visa customers.

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  • UK Minister calls for immediate release of Prime Minister Bahah

    Minister Tobias Ellwood calls for the immediate and safe release of Prime Minister Bahah, Cabinet Ministers and all individuals arbitrarily detained or under house arrest.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Yemen

    Edmund Fitton-Brown has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen.

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

  • PM phone calls with Danish PM, Ban Ki Moon and Bishop Angaelos

    The Prime Minister spoke to the Danish Prime Minister, UN Secretary General and Bishop Angaelos of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

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

  • Temporary suspension of operations at the British Embassy in Sana'a

    Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood has updated parliament on the decision to suspend temporarily the services of the British Embassy in Sana’a and to withdraw diplomatic staff.

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

  • Temporary suspension of operations at the British Embassy in Yemen

    Diplomatic Staff withdrawn from the British Embassy in Sana’a on security grounds.

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

  • Foreign Secretary expresses concern following resignations of Yemen’s President and Cabinet

    Philip Hammond calls for all sides to refrain from violence and resolve differences through peaceful dialogue

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

  • UK Minister condemns renewed fighting in Yemen

    Foreign Office Minister Tobias Ellwood calls for implementation of ceasefire and return to political process in Sana’a.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns bomb attack in Yemeni capital

    Philip Hammond condemns recent bomb attacks in Yemen and reaffirms UK support for the political transition.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Yemen hostage deaths

    Philip Hammond condemns Al Qaida's brutal murder of two hostages in Yemen.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns bomb attack at the residence of the Iranian Ambassador to Yemen

    Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood condemns bomb attack and highlights need to support stability in Yemen.

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

  • Update of Changes to Birth and Death registration overseas

    Phase three of the transfer to the UK, of overseas birth and death registrations of British Citizens will begin on 11 December.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes the appointment of new Yemeni Government

    As new Yemeni Government formed, Foreign Secretary urges all political parties and groups to work together and not undermine the government’s authority.

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

  • UK Minister condemns bomb attack in Yemen

    Tobias Ellwood condemns bomb attack in Yemeni capital Sana’a and reiterates UK’s support for the political transition.

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

  • Foreign Secretary opens Friends of Yemen Meeting in New York

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond condemns violence in Yemen and calls for stability and political progress at a pivotal and dangerous moment.

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

  • UK, Saudi Arabia and Yemen to co-chair meeting in support of Yemen’s transition

    Friends of Yemen meeting to take place in New York today, 24 September

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