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  • Meeting British citizens across Cyprus

    The British High Commission is holding meetings across Cyprus to update British citizens working and living in the country.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The future of competition enforcement in the UK

    Opening address by Ann Pope at the Thomson Reuters Conference.

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  • James Brokenshire unveils Housing Court proposals

    Landlords and tenants to receive faster and more effective justice in the event of property disputes.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 'Purple Tuesday' is the UK's first accessible shopping day

    Today launches ‘Purple Tuesday’, the UK’s first accessible shopping day, organised by the disability organisation ‘Purple’.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 31: Chad

    The UK acknowledged the difficult situation in Chad, but called on the government to prosecute security forces involved in human rights violations and enforce measures against human traffickers.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lord Mayor's Banquet 2018: David Gauke’s speech

    Lord Chancellor David Gauke spoke on the government’s support for legal services and the importance of the Rule of Law.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK funds training on human rights for Burundian police force

    British Embassy Office Bujumbura will be funding training of Burundian judicial police officers on human rights compliance and respecting the rights of those detained.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • FTSE companies urged to appoint more women leaders

    Figures published today in the Hampton-Alexander Review's 2018 report show a welcome increase in the number of women in FTSE 350 leadership positions.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PM speech to the Lord Mayor’s Banquet: 12 November 2018

    Prime Minister Theresa May spoke at the Lord Mayor’s Banquet in London.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK fashion brands take action to tackle modern slavery

    Major UK fashion retailers are joining forces with law enforcement bodies to help eradicate modern slavery from the textiles industry.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Update to HASC on Windrush: 12 November 2018

    Letter from Home Secretary Sajid Javid to Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP, Chair of the Home Affairs Select Committee (HASC).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 31: Belize

    The UK highlighted Belize's progress on LGBTI issues and HIV/AIDS, but recommended strengthening the criminal justice system and measures around investigating slavery offences.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Five ways HMRC can help boost your finances

    HM Revenue and Customs is reminding taxpayers, during Talk Money Week, how it can provide them with financial support.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • James Brokenshire appoints new Homes England board member

    Communities Secretary appoints Duncan Sutherland to the board of Homes England.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Report 18/2018: Runaway hand trolley at Ramsbottom

    RAIB has today released its report into a runaway hand trolley at Ramsbottom, East Lancashire Railway, on 15 March 2018.

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  • Universal Periodic Review 31: Monaco

    …The UK welcomed Monaco's commitment to human rights, but encouraged Monaco to endorse the UK's Call to Action on Modern Slavery and further combat discrimination against women.…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Alun Cairns calls on Welsh schools to sign up to new UK aid backed programme to connect schools with African, Asian and Middle Eastern classrooms

    The Welsh Secretary will visit Heronsbridge School in Bridgend to launch the Connecting Classrooms through Global Learning programme in Wales

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Acting with unity

    Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, at the Security Council Open Debate on maintaining peace and security: strengthening the role of multilateralism and the UN.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Keynote address welcoming participants to the UK and to the Global Forest Governance Forum

    A transcript of a speech delivered by Minister Thérèse Coffey at the Chatham House Forest Governance Forum.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • GOV.UK Notify wins Civil Service Operational Excellence Award

    The team that runs GOV.UK Notify, GDS’s notifications platform used across the public sector, has won the Operational Excellence Award in this year’s Civil Service Awards.

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