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  • Twenty-Fifth Session of the Human Rights Council, Geneva, 3 to 28 March 2014

    Cross-Regional Statement on Egypt expressing concern about escalating violence and restrictions on peaceful assembly, expression and association.

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

  • Commonwealth Day in Bangladesh: High Commissioner's speech

    To celebrate the Commonwealth Day, British High Commissioner spoke at Commonwealth Society seminar on March 10.

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

  • Women’s Aid conference

    Louise Casey's speech 'child abuse and domestic violence - time for early intervention?' to the Women's Aid conference.

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

  • Business invited to help reform enforcement of regulation

    Michael Fallon invites business to help run initiative that puts driving the reform of regulatory enforcement in the hands of business.

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

  • PM at CeBIT: UK and Germany can lead technological revolution

    David Cameron set out new initiatives on 5G, the Internet of Things and spectrum at the CeBIT 2014 trade fair.

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

  • Reforms to help reduce reoffending come into force

    Reforms which will cut the amount of time some offenders need to disclose details of any low level convictions come into effect today, Justice Minister Simon Hughes.

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

  • International Women’s Day

    “Violence against women and girls remains one of the most widespread human rights abuses” – John Rankin

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

  • Minister Breaks New Ground In Nigeria

    Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds MP and British High Commissioner, Andrew Pocock broke ground in Abuja to start New Build 2016

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

  • IFSWF to establish its Secretariat Office in London

    The International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds has announced its decision to establish its secretariat office in the city of London.

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

  • Funding boost for roads hit by bad weather

    Government announces extra money for councils to repair local roads following recent prolonged period of severe weather.

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

  • International Women’s Day 2014

    Transcript of a speech on International Women’s Day event in New Delhi, Saturday 8 March 2014, by Sir James Bevan KCMG, UK High Commissioner to India.

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

  • Why Palestinian women and girls deserve our respect and support

    The UK’s partnership with Palestinian women, is delivering real results on the ground. However, there is still much more to do.

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

  • British Embassy in Colombia commemorates international women day

    As long as violence and discrimination continues, our efforts to achieve global security and development will be undermined, affecting the lives of millions of women and girls worldwide.

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

  • "Violations of children’s rights compromise a country’s future prosperity and ability to build lasting peace"

    UK Statement by Ambassador Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN, to the Security Council Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict

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

  • British Vice Consulate Algarve community events

    Vice Consulate in Portimão is organising 3 “Consular One Stop Shop” events. Next event on 2 April at the Municipal Library in Tavira

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

  • HMA Fiona Clouder's speech at credentials presentation reception

    After presenting her credentials to President Piñera on 3rd March, HMA Clouder offered a reception for embassy contacts at the Residence.

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

  • UK Visa Applications in Iceland

    The UK Visa Application process in Iceland is changing. The final day for appointments at the British Embassy Reykjavík will be 24 March.

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

  • UK Visa Applications in Iceland

    The UK Visa Application process in Iceland is changing. The final day for appointments at the British Embassy Reykjavík will be 24 March.

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

  • 24 years in jail for cocaine smugglers

    2 Italian men have been jailed for 24 years for an attempted £13 million cocaine importation at Dover.

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

  • Villiers: 'On the run' scheme over

    Secretary of State addresses the Association of European Journalists about victims, support for the rule of law and the politics of delivery

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