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  • FCO Minister urges protection of rights to peaceful protest in Sri Lanka

    Alistair Burt: I urge authorities to ensure the right to peaceful protest is protected and to ensure a swift and transparent investigation.

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

  • Parliaments of the Future

    Speech by Speaker of the House of Commons Rt Hon John Bercow, entitled "Parliaments of the Future"

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

  • Prime Minister announces £500 million to relieve pressures on A&E

    A&E departments will benefit from an additional £500 million over the next 2 years to ensure they are fully prepared for winter.

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

  • Tax rules for employee benefits and expenses under review

    The complex system for reporting and taxing employee benefits and expenses is ripe for a complete overhaul, an interim report concludes.

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

  • Centralising birth and death registration service

    The FCO is inviting the public to comment by carrying out a 12-week consultation to amend part of the British Nationality Act (BNA) 1981.

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

  • UK Trade & Investment in ExpoHospital-Chile 2013

    Over 120 people visited the UKTI's stand, and in the following weeks our team will hold meetings with potential distributors in Chile.

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

  • Honouring British Council 9/11 Summer School participants in New York

    Consul General Danny Lopez and the British Council hosted a tea for families and participants in the British Council 9/11 Summer School programme.

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

  • British Army Officer School course in Chile

    Academics from the British Army Officer School, Sandhurst, presented a course in Counter Insurgency Operations in Santiago.

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

  • Eid 2013: Deputy Prime Minister's video message

    The Deputy Prime Minister has recorded a video message to mark Eid 2013 and the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

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

  • British Embassy marks one year anniversary of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games with a series of Olympic legacy events

    The British Embassy Vientiane is planning a series of events to promote the legacy of London 2012 in Laos.

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

  • Response to The Independent newspaper regarding government green policy

    Edward Davey's letter to The Independent newspaper rebutting claims made in their article published 6 August 2013.

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

  • Inside MOD's tube station

    With the historic property going up for sale next month, we take a last look around MOD's Brompton Road site.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls Spanish Foreign Minister Garcia-Margallo

    William Hague and Spanish Foreign Minister confirm commitment to finding a diplomatic solution to the dispute at the Spain/Gibraltar border.

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

  • SOCA interim Chairman announced

    Stephen Rimmer, Director General of the Home Office’s Crime and Policing Group, has been appointed as interim Chair of the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA).

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

  • British Embassy closed for Eid Al Fitr

    The British Embassy will be closed on Thursday 8, Sunday 11 and Monday 12 August on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr.

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

  • Certainty for investors as contract terms published

    A detailed draft of the contract that Government will offer investors in low-carbon energy generation is published today.

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

  • UK concerned about Israeli settlements, supports peace process

    The FCO Director General for Political Affairs, Simon Gass reiterated the UK’s strong support for US efforts on the Middle East Peace Process.

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

  • Fallon opens world's second largest offshore wind farm

    Greater Gabbard wind farm opened off the coast of Suffolk

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

  • British High Commission Dar es Salaam: Temporary closures

    If you have any urgent enquiries, please call our reception on +255 022 229 0000.

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

  • British Embassy Dubai Staff participate with the CDA

    British Embassy Staff volunteer for Community Development Authority's Ramadan campaign

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