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The annual Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) brings together political leaders from the Overseas Territories and UK ministers. It met this year in London from 1 to 4 December and was hosted by FCO Minister…
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The Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne gave his annual Autumn Statement to Parliament on 3 December 2014.
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On 22 July 2014, the UK hosted the first Girl Summit, aimed at mobilising domestic and international efforts to end female genital mutilation (FGM) and child, early and forced marriage (CEFM) within a generation. UNICEF co-h…
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Sexual violence in conflict destroys lives and damages communities. The Foreign Secretary and Angelina Jolie, Special Envoy for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, co-chaired the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Co…
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Visit Queen’s Speech 2016 for the latest information. The Queen’s Speech 2014 took place on 4 June. Read the speech and find out about the Bills that were announced.
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The NATO 2014 Summit was held on 4 to 5 September 2014.
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This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, centred around the date of invasion, 6 June, known as “D-Day”. A series of major commemorations are planned to mark this historic occasion, with events planned i…
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The UK government hosted an international conference on illegal wildlife trade on 13 February. The conference brought together global leaders to help eradicate illegal wildlife trade and better protect the world’s most iconi…
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The Chancellor of the Exchequer gave his Budget to Parliament on 19 March 2014.
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On 18 September 2014 people in Scotland voted in a Referendum to remain in the United Kingdom The UK government believes that Scotland is better off in the UK and the UK is better off with Scotland in it. Here you’ll find in…
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The summit on 11 December brings together G8 ministers and other delegates to discuss dementia. Summit programme The G8 Dementia Summit is being held at Lancaster House in London on 11 December 2013. Delegates include G8 Min…
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Leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, USA and UK met at Lough Erne in Northern Ireland for the G8 Summit 17-18 June 2013. PM David Cameron is determined to achieve change on three issues: advancing trad…
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The annual Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) brings together political leaders from the Overseas Territories and UK Ministers. It will meet this year in London from 26 - 27 November and will be hosted by F…
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As the lead co-chair this year, the UK hosted the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Summit 2013 in London on 31 October and 1 November. Find out more about the 2013 summit.
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Autumn Statement 2013 took place on 5 December at 11:15am. The statement provides an update on the government’s plans for the economy based on the latest forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility. These forecasts w…
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The Spending Round 2013 (often called the ‘Spending Review 2013’) sets out how the government will spend £740 billion pounds of tax-payers’ money between April 2015 and April 2016. This includes more detail on the choices th…
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Visit Queen’s Speech 2016 for the latest information. The Queen’s Speech 2013 took place at 11.30am on 8 May 2013. Read the speech and background briefing notes.
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The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his Budget to Parliament on 20 March 2013. This Budget will help those who aspire to work hard and get on, buy a home, start a business or save for retirement.
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This year the UK has assumed the one-year Presidency of the G7, an informal forum of countries representing around half of global economic output. As part of the Presidency, the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Governor of th…
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The Governments of the UK, Saudi Arabia and Yemen will co-chair the Friends of Yemen Ministerial meeting in London on 7 March. The meeting is an opportunity to keep Yemen on the international agenda, assess progress on polit…
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The Governments of the UK and Somalia co-hosted an international conference on Somalia on 7 May in the UK. The conference took place to provide international support for the Government of Somalia as they rebuild their countr…
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The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his Autumn Statement to Parliament on 5 December 2012. The government’s economic strategy is focused on reducing the deficit, restoring stability, rebalancing the economy and equippi…
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The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak presented our Winter Economy Plan to Parliament on Thursday 24 September 2020 to outline how the government will support jobs and the economy over the coming months.
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Her Majesty’s most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament.
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The memorial honours the contribution of both the UK armed forces and civilians who served their country in the Gulf region, Iraq and Afghanistan and supported them back home.
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Support and resources for British and non-British nationals who have been affected by the situation in Afghanistan from August 2021.
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Contents How to keep informed Latest updates Announcements The Grenfell Tower site Get in touch How to keep informed All important updates will be posted on this website. Members of the community can also find latest informa…
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A period of national mourning took place between 8 September 2022 and the State Funeral on 19 September 2022.
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Through our Plan for Jobs, the whole of the UK Government is focused on protecting, supporting and creating jobs across the country. Whether you are a business owner, self-employed or a job seeker, there is guidance and supp…
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The UK government is acting to degrade the Syrian regime’s chemical weapons capability and deter their future use, following news that up to 75 people were killed in a barbaric attack in Douma on 7 April. The Syrian Regime h…
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Formerly, the network was known as the Digital 9 (D9), Digital 7 (D7) and Digital 5 (D5). The United Kingdom is a founding member of the network, and hosted its inaugural Summit in London in 2014. Digital Nations Charter Dig…
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The Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement, signed on 10 April 1998, was a remarkable achievement and brought an end to 30 years of conflict in Northern Ireland known as the Troubles. 25 years on, Northern Ireland has made signific…
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On 9 April 2021 Buckingham Palace announced the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. Read details on the ceremonial events taking place .