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  • British Embassy marks International Human Rights Day

    The British Embassy Vientiane celebrated Human Rights Day with a social media campaign and a reception.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Speech at the Queen's baton relay welcome ceremony in Tonga

    The Queen's baton relay team is in Tonga for three days this week. Elizabeth Daniel, head of the Political section at the British High Commission in Suva represented Her Majesty's Government at the baton's welcom…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Important change to passport service for British nationals in Mongolia

    The British Government is making important changes to the passport service for British nationals living overseas.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Important change to passport service for British nationals in Japan

    The British Government is making important changes to the passport service for British nationals living overseas.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to British Passport Services in Indonesia and Timor-Leste

    Changes to passport services for British nationals

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • G8 dementia: PM calls for UK to lead world in research

    David Cameron will unveil millions of pounds of investment in life sciences today as special G8 summit agrees landmark deal on dementia.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Tesco Bank jobs are “great news” for Glasgow and Edinburgh

    Scottish Secretary welcomes 300 new jobs in Scotland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi visiting Bangladesh on Thursday

    Senior UK Minister Baroness Warsi will discuss the challenges facing Bangladesh in the run up to the elections scheduled for next month.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press briefing: morning 11 December 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on dementia, Nelson Mandela's memorial and cost of living.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Embassy organises sustainable procurement workshop in Chile

    Officers from the Chilean Ministry of the Environment participated in sustainable procurement workshop based on the British experience.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Grounds for optimism but serious challenges remain

    Major barriers continue to prevent England’s education system from competing with the best in the world

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  • Ambassador Sarah Dickson marks Human Rights Day

    The Ambassador pays tribute to the work of Human Rights Defenders, the Human Rights Ombudsman and British NGOs in Guatemala

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Conference to promote Pacific Alliance takes place in London

    Over 150 representatives of British companies and businesses attended the conference organised by the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the Financial Times.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Parliament approves trade agreement between the European Union and Peru

    The agreement will boost trade between Peru and the United Kingdom, and other members of the European Union.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Villiers urges public to be vigilant over coming weeks

    Following a further security incident in Belfast earlier today, the Secretary of State urges the public to be vigilant

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Supporting Chile’s human rights agenda

    To mark UN Human Rights Day, we present the most relevant work carried out during 2013 with the Chilean government and civil society.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Baroness Warsi marks UN Human Rights Day

    UK to continue to lead international efforts to promote and advance Human Rights in 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Marking International Human Rights Day in Macedonia

    Ambassador Yvon delivers a keynote speech to mark International Human Rights Day at the Law Faculty in Skopje.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Nick Clegg on same sex marriages taking place from March 2014

    The Deputy Prime Minister responds to the news that same sex marriages in the UK will now take place from March 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Stepping up the fight against fraud

    £16 million investment to help local government take on fraudsters.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government