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  • UK knowledge investment continues to grow

    New figures published today (31 March 2014) show that UK business is building success through knowledge and creative assets.

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

  • Human Rights Council, Geneva : UK Statement on Libya, 28 March 2014

    United Kingdom statement on the adoption of Item 10 resolution on technical assistance for Libya in the field of human rights.

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

  • David Cameron meeting with President Kikwete of Tanzania

    Statement following meeting between Prime Minister David Cameron and President Kikwete of Tanzania.

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

  • Nuisance calls action plan unveiled

    The first comprehensive and co-ordinated effort to tackle nuisance calls has been published by Culture Secretary Maria Miller.

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

  • British Embassy underlines support for UNMISS and calls for better humanitarian access in South Sudan

    The following press statement was issued on 28 March by US, United Kingdom, Norway, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada missions, and European Union delegation in South Sudan.

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

  • Painting to raise awareness of forced marriage in Bangladesh

    Today children in Sylhet have been painting to raise awareness of forced marriage practices in Bangladesh, which is recognised in the UK as a form of violence.

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

  • Baroness Warsi welcomes conclusions of UN Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 25th Session today with important resolutions on Sri Lanka, DPRK, Iran, Syria and Burma.

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

  • Consular outreach event with NGOs

    The Consular Section hosted an informative event with NGOs who work regularly with British nationals.

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

  • 64th Königswinter Conference

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington spoke about the situation in Ukraine and Europe’s wider role in the world at the Königswinter Conference.

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

  • Secretary Internships available at the British Embassy

    The British Embassy in Guatemala would like to invite students from the Secretarial Career to participate in a 200 hours internship.

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

  • National job confidence increases in line with economic recovery

    The third National Careers Service job confidence index, released today (28 March 2014), shows the nation’s job confidence is increasing.

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

  • DPRK Human Rights Violations Condemned

    UN Human Rights Council says “systematic and widespread human rights violations in the DPRK” cannot remain unpunished.

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

  • Lowest paid BIS contractors to benefit from pay rise

    The lowest paid contracted staff working at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills will benefit from an above inflation pay rise.

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

  • A commitment to care

    Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb pledges his and the Department of Health’s full support for the Social Care Commitment.

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

  • Federation of Small Businesses conference 2014

    Matthew Hancock speaks at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) annual conference.

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

  • Chris Grayling: reform of the courts and tribunals

    HM Courts & Tribunals Service will deliver a programme of reform to meet the needs and expectations of the 21st century at a lower cost to the public, with a one-off investment to deliver savings in excess of £100 millio…

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

  • Mediation is better – couples told as top ten divorce courts are revealed

    Thousands of separating couples are being urged to spurn confrontational courtroom battles and use mediation to sort out disputes over their property, finances and children, as new figures reveal the ten busiest divorce cour…

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

  • Human Rights Council, Geneva : UK Statement on Resolution L32, 28 March 2014

    UK Explanation of "No" Vote on Resolution L32 believing that existing international law sufficiently covers the use of remotely piloted aircraft.

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

  • Payments for extraction rights put under spotlight

    Extractives industries reporting: implementing the EU accounting directive consultation launched.

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

  • Human Rights Council, Geneva : UK Statement introducing the Resolution on Syria, 28 March 2014

    The UK joins the statement made by Saudi Arabia on a resolution titled "the continuing grave deterioration of the human rights and humanitarian situation in the Syrian Arab Republic".…

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