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  • Changes to the payment procedure for Visa applications made in Nigeria

    From 16th December 2013 all applications for a UK visa made in Nigeria must be paid online in US Dollars.

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

  • New Year economy speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer

    In a keynote speech the Chancellor explains the five components of the government's long-term economic plan.

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

  • British aid flight lands in South Sudan

    An emergency relief flight carrying life-saving water and sanitation equipment has landed in South Sudan.

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

  • HMRC reveals ‘Top 10 oddest excuses’ for late tax returns

    With the 31 January tax return deadline just around the corner, HMRC has revealed the ‘Top 10 oddest excuses’ for sending in a late return.

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  • More people choosing greener journeys

    Make it your New Year's resolution to join in.

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

  • Honours for the best of Britain overseas

    The FCO announces 100 awards for Britons in recognition of exceptional and excellent achievements promoting Britain overseas.

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

  • British Embassy Brasilia on social media

    Follow the news and activities of the British embassy and consulates in Brazil.

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

  • British Embassy Brasilia on social media

    Follow the news and activities of the British embassy and consulates in Brazil.

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

  • Angola: Pre-entry Tuberculosis screening

    Pre-entry Tuberculosis screening for all individuals applying in Angola for Long-term UK Visas from 31 December 2013

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

  • Tuberculosis testing requirement for UK visas from 31 December 2013

    From 31 December 2013, if you are resident in Tajikistan and would like to apply for a visa to come to the UK for more than six months you must be tested at an approved clinic and be free from tuberculosis (TB) before you ar…

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

  • Online visa payment: British High Commission Abuja clarifies

    British High Commission Abuja would like to clarify the issue of online visa payments, which has recently been the subject of news reports.…

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

  • FCO welcomes news Greenpeace activists allowed to leave Russia

    The Minister for Europe welcomes news that the six British Nationals, formerly in detention, have received permission to return to the UK.

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

  • Greening: UK boosts Boxing Day funds for ‘forgotten crises’

    In the wake of devastating Typhoon Haiyan the world must not forget the scores of other, smaller scale disasters happening around the world.

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

  • New proposals to make cheque depositing easier and quicker to be unveiled

    New proposals mean that in the future you may be able to use your smartphone to send a picture of cheque to your bank to pay it in.

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

  • Space weather forecasts to protect vital technologies from solar storms

    The UK will become one of a small number of countries to forecast the weather in space.

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

  • Villiers responds following a long night of talks

    The Secretary of States comments following a long night of talks between Dr Haass and the NI Political Parties

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

  • £78 million for local sustainable transport schemes

    Local authorities invited to bid for part of over £78 million transport fund.

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

  • Foreign Office welcomes Russian Presidential amnesty

    FCO welcomes news that the “Arctic 30”, Pussy Riot detainees, and others are eligible for the Russian Presidential amnesty.

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

  • Foreign Office travel advice

    Check the FCO travel advice before traveling overseas and take the contact details of the nearest embassy or high commission with you.

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

  • Minister for Europe welcomes release of Mikhail Khodorkovsky

    UK welcomes release of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and hopes to see further steps to strengthen the rule of law in Russia.

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