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  • Campsfield House immigration removal centre to close

    Its closure is part of the Home Office’s response to the Stephen Shaw review.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Fifth Meeting of the UK-US Trade and Investment Working Group

    Joint statement from the fifth meeting of the UK-US Trade and Investment Working Group.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Dstl recalls the contribution of the Civil Service during WW1

    As we mark the centenary of the end of World War One, Dstl especially remembers the large number of Civil Service volunteers who enlisted in the Armed Forces.

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  • Kristallnacht 80 years on

    UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation releases exclusive testimony clips.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 31: Central African Republic

    …This UK statement was delivered during the 31st session of the Universal Period Review during the discussion of Central African Republic's Human Rights Record on 9 November 2018.…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Funding boost for vulnerable female offenders in the community

    Twelve organisations across the country who are doing excellent work to help divert women away from crime and reduce reoffending, have been awarded a share of £3.3 million by the Ministry of Justice.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Terrorism response tested in national multi-agency exercise

    The emergency services’ reaction to a terrorist attack is being practised in the largest exercise of its kind to take place this year.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Britain and France: past, present and future

    Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt gave a speech in Paris on the bilateral relationship between the UK and France as friends, allies, and partners.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Office Minister to reaffirm the UK’s commitment to Hong Kong

    Mark Field, FCO Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific, has arrived in Hong Kong today (8 November) on a visit to reaffirm and deepen the UK’s long standing relationship with Hong Kong.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • ILO Governing Body: UK Statement on the ILO Centenary Initiatives

    This UK statement was delivered during the ILO Report of the Director General First Supplementary Report: Follow-up to the Centenary Initiatives.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Honduran Congresswoman joins International Women MPs conference in London

    Congresswoman Sara Medina is participating in the conference to discuss how to strengthen visibility, and further empower female parliamentarians to continue to drive change in Honduras and internationally.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 31: Malaysia

    …The UK welcomed Malaysia's intention to abolish the death penalty and urged the government to foster an inclusive society which protects the rights of all citizens, regardless of religion.…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Unknown warrior from World War 1 given final resting place

    Unknown British solder laid to rest 100 years after he was killed during World War 1.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government commits £12 million to champion freedom of religion or belief worldwide

    UK Aid Connect will work with faith groups, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and academics to embed freedom of religion or belief policies in poverty reduction work.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Prisons to deliver trailblazing £6m rough sleeping initiative

    Three prisons will pilot a trailblazing new scheme that will help ex-offenders stay off the streets and away from crime, Justice Secretary David Gauke announced today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Future of ASEAN-UK Cooperation, Post-Brexit: Minister Field

    FCO Minister for Asia and the Pacific, Mark Field gave a speech to the Chatham House and SIIA UK-ASEAN dialogue in Singapore on 8 November.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Penny Mordaunt: "I see a chamber filled with powerful and strong women".

    Speech by Minister for Women and Equalities and Secretary of State for International Development at the Women MPs of the World event in the House of Commons.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 31: Jordan

    The UK welcomed Jordan's longstanding hospitality for hosting Syrian refugees and recommended strengthening protections for migrant workers and combating violence against women.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 31: Mauritius

    …This UK statement was delivered during the 31st session of the Universal Period Review during the discussion of Mauritius's Human Rights Record on 7 November 2018.…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK aid to protect 7,000 Commonwealth veterans of the British Armed Forces from extreme poverty

    Over 7,000 veterans of the Commonwealth will receive two meals a day through UK aid, International Development Secretary announces.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government