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  • Changes to UK Visa applications from The Gambia

    Online payment mandatory from 27th January 2014

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

  • Kenneth Clarke promotes UK healthcare in east China

    Kenneth Clarke led a trade delegation to east China to promote the UK’s world-beating healthcare sector companies to the Chinese market.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy report 2012 - Pakistan

    During the last three months Pakistan has continued to grapple with numerous human rights challenges in an increasingly difficult security environment

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy report 2012 - Syria

    The use of indiscriminate weapons, such as ‘barrel bombs’ dropped from Russian-made aircraft, has led to considerable numbers of civilian deaths and widespread suffering.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy report 2012 - Libya

    The Libyan government continues to face significant challenges in exerting full control over security. This remains one of the biggest obstacles to stability in Libya.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy report 2012 - Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

    The human rights situation in Israel and the OPTs has remained largely unchanged during the last three months.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy report 2012 - Saudi Arabia

    In October a prominent campaign advocating the right of women to drive in Saudi Arabia attracted significant international attention, calling for women to drive in protest on 26 October.

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

  • UK Business Ambassador James Townshend to visit Burma

    James Townshend, the UK’s Business Ambassador for Agriculture will visit Burma on 20-25 January.

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

  • UK Passport Application Changes

    British Embassy Harare will no longer accept passport applications at the Embassy

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

  • St Vincent de Paul volunteers secure Big Society Award

    Big Society Award for Christian organisation whose volunteers have given more than 1 million hours of voluntary work.

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

  • Nick Clegg: Making mental health a priority

    Nick Clegg spoke at the launch of Mental health: priorities for change - how those with mental health problems are supported and cared for.

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

  • UK celebrates its unique creative talent

    On 16 January, British Embassy Beijing hosted a special evening reception to celebrate UK creativity.

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

  • Business Secretary beats the drum for UK business in the UAE

    Vince Cable embarks on his first government trip to the UAE to boost trade with the region and encourage more inward investment into the UK.

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

  • Launch of AAT's skills massive open online course

    Matthew Hancock talks about the contribution of technology to skills development in India.

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

  • Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander on Scotland analysis: EU and international issues

    Chief Secretary to the Treasury speaks at the launch of the latest Scotland analysis paper on EU and international issues.

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

  • Charlie Taylor speech to the North of England Education Conference

    Charlie Taylor, Chief Executive of the NCTL, gave a speech about a school-led system to the conference in Nottingham.

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

  • Afghan police seize bomb parts with support of British troops

    Soldiers in Afghanistan have helped to intercept bomb-making equipment and ammunition during an operation supporting the Afghan police.

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

  • Young criminals must be punished, but education is the cure

    Doubling the time spent on schooling for young offenders will help cut reoffending #YouthCustody

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

  • Enteric fever cases decrease for the second year

    New figures show a 26% drop in reported enteric fever cases among returning travellers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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  • Tougher rules to support missing children

    Minister Edward Timpson announces new rules so every child who goes missing from home or care will have an independent return interview.

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