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  • 'Tackling corruption matters deeply to the British Government.'

    Speech by the British Ambassador to Slovenia Andrew Page at the Conference on Ethics in Business in Ljubljana.

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

  • Home Secretary speech on modern slavery

    Speech given by the Home Secretary on Modern Slavery. This speech was given on Wednesday 4 December 2013 at Thomson Reuters Conference.

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

  • Minister highlights kidnap threat in Sahel and North Africa

    FCO Minister Robertson met travel industry representatives to emphasise the continuing threat of terrorist kidnap in Sahel and North Africa.

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

  • Cadets and veterans debate at the House of Lords

    Cadets and veterans from across the UK came together last week to have their say on defence and remembrance at the House of Lords.

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

  • Changes to online visa payments in Lebanon

    Applications for a UK visa made in Beirut can only be paid for online from Mid December using a credit or debit card.

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

  • "Don’t let a lost passport spoil your Christmas", warns British Embassy Paris

    The British Embassy in Paris has warned British nationals in France, both residents and visitors, to keep an eye on their passport.

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

  • Supporting Small Business Saturday

    The Secretary of State urges consumers to 'think small and buy local' this Saturday

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

  • Chancellor George Osborne's Autumn Statement 2013 speech

    Autumn Statement 2013 speech in full.

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

  • 2,500 new jobs at JCB unlocked by government funding for A50

    Chancellor welcomes announcement that JCB will invest £150 million over the next five years in manufacturing facilities in Staffordshire.

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

  • Russian broadcasting sector offers major opportunities for UK companies

    UK companies showcase the latest developments in broadcasting technologies at NATEXPO 2013 trade fair.

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

  • Changes to payment procedures for visas

    All applicants have the option of paying for their entry clearance online by credit card or at Standard Chartered Bank in Freetown.

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

  • Job opportunity at the British Embassy in Budapest: applications now closed

    The British Embassy in Budapest is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and creative new member of the Public Diplomacy team to manage its social media.

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

  • Government ends 'family tax penalty' for hardworking families

    £5 million Council Tax discount will help increase affordable housing.

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

  • New passport pass-back service announced for South India

    The British High Commission has today announced the launch of a pilot passport pass-back service for UK visa applicants applying in Chennai.

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

  • UK flags flown at half-mast to mark the death of Nelson Mandela

    UK marks former South African President’s passing.

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

  • The UK is to host G8 Dementia Summit

    The UK is hosting the first G8 summit on dementia in London on 11 December.

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

  • UK supports Kyrgyz women activists in fight against violence

    British Embassy Bishkek marks 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence with reception for women activists

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

  • Ministerial visit highlights education opportunities in Kazakhstan

    David Willetts visited Astana to continue cooperation in education between the UK and Kazakhstan.

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

  • Seminar about climate change and public policiy in Chile

    Ambassador Jon Benjamin participated in final seminar for the project 'Integrating climate change into municipal public policy.'

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on the death of Nelson Mandela

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest moral and political leaders of our time.

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