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Foreign Secretary concerned at escalating violence in Syria and the deepening humanitarian crisis
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Embassy & Consular Section closed over holidays.
The Deputy Prime Minister sends his best wishes for a merry Christmas and happy New Year.
Please note the following dates of the Embassy's closure.
Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds expresses concern on the sentencing of three human rights activists in Egypt.
William Hague urges all parties to engage in political dialogue and thanks Foreign Minister for help in evacuating British Nationals.
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) has widened its remit to include support for commercial investors from Qatar.
National Day holiday
The biggest grossing products for the UK economy over the Christmas period are expected to be wine, cheese and toys.
David Willetts talks about the importance of social science at the inaugural annual lecture of the Campaign for Social Science.
UK welcomes release of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and hopes to see further steps to strengthen the rule of law in Russia.
Conflict Pool is calling for bids
British Embassy Jakarta will be closed to the public for the UK Holidays.
The British Embassy in Beijing and Consulate-Generals in Shanghai, Chongqing and Guangzhou will be closed on 25, 26, 27 December and 1 January 2014.
A speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
The Prime Minister’s press conference at European Council on 20 December 2013.
Rt Hon Theresa Villiers speech to the Queen's University Literific Society earlier this evening
The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on north/south divide, immigration, Russian Olympics and rendition.
Foreign Office responds to UN and Amnesty reports criticising Assad regime for brutal treatment of innocent Syrians.
The Foreign Secretary has updated Parliament on steps taken to ensure that the Geneva peace talks include a direct role for women's groups.
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