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  • UK marks Human Rights Day

    Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day in 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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

  • UK Ambassador statement on Human Rights Day

    Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day in 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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

  • British Embassy sponsors Gambian school literary competition

    British Embassy Banjul sponsors an inter school literary competition on child rights

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

  • Diocese of Bath and Wells: Peter Hancock nomination approved

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend Peter Hancock, MA for election as Bishop of Bath and Wells.

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

  • UK celebrates World Human Rights Day

    The UK is a passionate, committed and effective defender of human rights.

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

  • British Embassy in Chisinau marks Human Rights Day

    The British Ambassador reflects on Human Rights Day and activities the Embassy has focused on in 2013 promoting Human Rights in Moldova.

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

  • Human Rights Day: Message from British High Commissioner Uganda

    Human Rights is a Key Priority for the UK…

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

  • Membership of the UN Human Rights Council is both a huge opportunity and a huge responsibility for Viet Nam

    Joint statement to mark Human Rights Day

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

  • Signing of the National Anti-Corruption Pact in DRC

    On 9 December 2013, representatives of the public sector, private sector and civil society signed DRC’s National Anti-Corruption Pact.

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

  • Rail investment driving forward economy

    Patrick McLoughlin visits major rail investments for Crossrail and East Midlands Trains plus the Doncaster Sleeper factory.

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

  • Nelson Mandela tribute: Nick Clegg

    Nick Clegg has paid his respects to Nelson Mandela by signing the book of condolence at South Africa House.

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

  • Welsh Secretary: “This Government is on the side of small businesses”

    UK Government launches ‘Small Business: GREAT Ambition’ strategy

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

  • Nick Clegg's statement to the House of Commons on Nelson Mandela

    The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg delivered a statement to the House of Commons in a special session dedicated to Nelson Mandela.

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

  • HMRC launches package of help for micro businesses

    HMRC has launched a package of support to help businesses with nine or fewer employees report Pay As Your Earn information in real time.

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  • HMRC wins employment income avoidance case

    A tax tribunal ruling against an income tax avoidance scheme is expected to protect up to £400 million in tax that would otherwise not have been paid.

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

  • Chancellor highlights plan to scrap the jobs tax on young people

    The Chancellor visits Morrisons, which employs almost 15,500 under 21 year olds.

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

  • EDF Hinkley Point C Supply Chain Conference Keynote Address

    Speech by Michael Fallon, Energy Minister, to the EDF supply chain conference.

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

  • Access to Work extended to help more disabled people into work

    The Access to Work scheme has set aside £2 million to help disabled people take up work placements.

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

  • Joint UK Ministerial statement on International Anti-Corruption Day

    William Hague, Ken Clarke and Justine Greening have issued a joint statement on the importance of International Anti-Corruption Day.

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

  • Barcelona vs Celtic

    Advice for fans travelling to Barcelona for Celtic FC’s match with FC Barcelona on 11th December 2013

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