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UK gets international backing to host global climate summit
The UK today received international backing to host the COP26 climate summit in 2020.
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UK Appoints New PM Envoy for Freedom of Religion & Belief
Rehman Chishti MP to succeed the current envoy, Lord Ahmad, to further the government’s work to promote the UK’s firm stance on religious freedom and tolerance abroad.
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Foreign Office Minister begins 4-day visit to Laos, Cambodia and Thailand
Minister for Asia and the Pacific, Heather Wheeler will discuss strengthening ties with the region, the role of women, climate change and de-mining.
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Foreign Office Open House
The Foreign Office is opening its doors to the public on 21 & 22 September 2019
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£3 million grant to help UK nationals in EU for Brexit
These measures will help UK nationals living in the EU who may struggle to complete residency applications so that they can stay in EU countries.
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Global Britain: delivering on our international ambition
This page brings together the main documents that set out the government’s vision for Global Britain.
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