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Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has announced Government’s intention to commission new feasibility study into resettlement of BIOT.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Proposed Terms of Reference for British Indian Ocean Territory Feasibility Study.
HMG commits to transparent, inclusive and fair British Indian Ocean Territory feasibility study.
Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has updated Parliament on the British Indian Ocean Territory Feasibility Study.
Overseas Territories Investment Forum showcased the diverse opportunities for British businesses and investors in the Overseas Territories.
Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds updated Parliament on work to protect the environment of the British Indian Ocean Territory
Implementing the Government’s commitment, an independent feasibility study on resettling the British Indian Ocean Territory has begun.
Implementing the Government's commitment, an independent feasibility study on resettling the British Indian Ocean Territory has begun.
This update documents actions undertaken by UK government towards delivering commitments made in the 2010 UK Overseas Territories Biodiversity Strategy.
James Duddrige updated Parliament on the publication of the draft BIOT Resettlement Feasibility Study.
Foreign Office Minister updated Parliament with the progress in reviewing policy on resettlement of the British Indian Ocean Territory.
The UK will pioneer the world’s largest ocean wildlife monitoring system to help protect life below water as part of the UK Government Blue Belt programme.
The Duke of Cambridge and Foreign Secretary joined Overseas Territories representatives and elected leaders in London for the ninth Joint Ministerial Council.
UK government ministers and Overseas Territories leaders agreed a communiqué at the November 2021 Joint Ministerial Committee (Overseas Territories) meeting.
Working with the Overseas Territories on the challenges they face and encouraging strong local economies.
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