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  • Eric Pickles congratulates New Year's Honours 2014 recipients

    Secretary of State congratulates those working in the local government, housing, fire and voluntary and community sector.

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

  • The New Year's Honours 2014

    The New Year Honours 2014 lists have been published, marking the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK.

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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

  • Information Note: Consular certificates (Baja consular)

    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has made changes to the notarial and documentary services offered at its Missions overseas, including the British Embassy in Buenos Aires.

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

  • Final Type 45 destroyer enters service early

    HMS Duncan, the Royal Navy's sixth Type 45 destroyer, has entered into service 4 months ahead of schedule.

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

  • Cash for councils to stop rogue landlords

    Crack down on criminals that make tenants’ lives a misery.

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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

  • Public to get a more detailed picture of how crimes are investigated

    A new crime statistics framework which will better reflect how the police respond to reports of crime will be launched in the New Year.

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

  • UK electronic visa waiver introduced for Oman, Qatar and UAE

    From 1 January 2014 passport holders of Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates can visit the UK for up to 6 months with an electronic visa waiver.

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  • Embassy closure

    The British Embassy in Seoul is closed due to public holiday.

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

  • Second female Air-Vice Marshal

    Sue Gray has become the second female Air Vice-Marshal in the Royal Air Force this year.

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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

  • Last day of Haass talks: Villiers encouraged over prospects for agreement

    The Secretary of State wishes all the Northern Ireland parties well as the talks chaired by Dr Haass enter their final few hours.

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

  • Extended NHS charging for visitors and migrants

    Visitors and migrants who wish to use NHS services will have to pay.

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

  • Applications open for 2014 English for the Future programme

    British Embassy Seoul welcomes North Korean defectors' applications for the 3rd English for the Future programme.

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

  • Government help for councils to clear up after floods

    Communities Minister Kris Hopkins has set out the help that the government is giving to councils following the recent flooding.

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

  • Foreign Secretary urges restoration of peace in South Sudan

    Foreign Secretary speaks to leaders in South Sudan and urges them to negotiate towards peace

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

  • FCO Minister shocked by terrorist attack in Volgograd

    Minister for Europe condemns terrorist attack on Russian train station

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