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"UK’s renewed involvement in Somalia was partly inspired by the terrible suffering of the Somali people"

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

The Hiiraan Online’s exclusive interview with the British Minister for Africa, Henry Bellingham.

London 2012 volunteers among 10,000 for orientation training at Wembley Arena

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

The first orientation training event for 10,000 London 2012 Games Maker volunteers and Games time employees took place at Wembley Arena in London.

Afghanistan: 2012 will be an important year

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke about consolidating progress and strengthening long-term international commitment to Afghanistan when he updated Parliament on developments in the country.

UK Trade & Investment says there's business in Britain for Australian companies

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:07:46 GMT

UKTI is running a competition for Australian and NZ companies to expand to the UK. Three Australian companies and one NZ company will win business support packages worth over $25,000 to kick start their UK expansion plans.

Syria: "an utterly unacceptable situation which demands a united international response"

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Foreign Secretary William Hague updated Parliament on the situation in Syria, and plans to put pressure on the Syrian regime.

Going for growth means going for green

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Newly-appointed Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey hit the ground running today sending a clear signal that green growth and green jobs will remain at the heart of the Coalition’s strategy for economic recovery.

World's biggest creative technology group opens global HQ in Oxford

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:59:47 GMT

HRH the Duke of York was invited by SAE to attend the opening as the guest of honour and was accompanied by the British High Commissioner to Australia, HE Paul Madden on a tour of the facility.

Travel disruption across UK

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Continuing travel disruptions possible following severe weather across the UK and Europe.

London Games promises beautiful green legacy

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Excitement builds as London looks forward to hosting the 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games in what is already becoming a colourful riverside setting.

HM The Queen's Diamond Jubilee

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust is officially launched today