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The British Antarctic Territory (BAT) is a UK Overseas Territory administered in London by the Polar Regions Department of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
The government published this white paper on the Overseas Territories on the 28 June 2012, setting out its overall approach.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
What services DfE offers to the British Overseas Territories and information on the department's International Education Division (IED).
The Foreign Secretary has announced that the southern part of British Antarctic Territory has been named Queen Elizabeth Land.
Divers from Royal Navy ice patrol ship HMS Protector have been exploring beneath the waves of the Antarctic to ensure stringent environmental guidelines are being followed in the region.
The Foreign Secretary joined elected leaders and representatives of the UK Overseas Territories for the tenth Joint Ministerial Council.
HMS Protector's ship's company have taken to the ice in Antarctica dressed as Father Christmas in support of the ship's affiliated charity.
This page provides the annual review summaries for the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programmes in Overseas Territories.
The Blue Belt Programme has launched a comprehensive online training platform for the UK Overseas Territories. This will provide training and development of skills across a wide range of marine management themes, free of cha…
The Government of the British Antarctic Territory has launched a new website. Find out more information about the largest of the UK’s 14 Overseas Territories.
The crew of a Royal Navy ship HMS Protector has celebrated Christmas early on the ice caps of Antarctica.
UK government ministers and Overseas Territories leaders agreed a communiqué at the November 2020 Joint Ministerial Committee (Overseas Territories) meeting.
Flag of the British Antarctic Territory to fly over the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on 23 June to mark mid point of Antarctic winter
Announcement made by Lord Goldsmith at UK Overseas Territories World Ocean Day Small Islands – Big Impact Event in London.
This page includes summaries of Conflict, Stability and Security Fund programmes in the Overseas Territories.
Review of British Antarctic Territory legislation: post-consultation.
Changes to the Official Gazette and new Attorney General and Revision of Law Ordinances.
The Prime Minister joined elected leaders and representatives at the Joint Ministerial Council to discuss topics including health, the environment and economy.
The Foreign Office has published new Polar Regions pages on the website to complement the BBC series Frozen Planet.
Details of Ministry of Defence's contribution to the 14 territories which make up the British Overseas Territories.
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