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Phase three of the transfer to the UK, of overseas birth and death registrations of British Citizens will begin on 11 December.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Budget announced on 19 March included a tripling of Chevening places in developing countries for the 2015-16 academic year.
FCO Minister Hugo Swire responds to developments in the Maldives ahead of Parliamentary elections on 22 March.
Foreign Secretary William Hague: Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest moral and political leaders of our time.
Foreign Office Minister of State Hugo Swire welcomes completion of Maldives presidential elections.
Foreign Secretary expresses concern and disappointment following further delays to the Maldives Presidential election.
FCO Minister of State Hugo Swire calls for elections in Maldives to move forward quickly and warns against further delays.
FCO Minister of State Hugo Swire comments on the Maldives’ Presidential elections and reports of intimidation.
Foreign Secretary deeply dismayed by further delays in the Maldives Presidential elections
The Foreign Secretary calls on presidential candidates to respect democratic process and create conditions for free, fair elections.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt underlines need for second round of elections to go ahead without further delay.
FCO Minister Alistair Burt urges all parties to respect the outcome of the ongoing democratic process in Maldives.
Minister Alistair Burt congratulates people of Maldives on the first stage of the electoral process.
FCO encourages people to research destinations before they travel
Alistair Burt: it is vital that chosen candidates of all political parties can participate in elections that are free, fair and peaceful.
The Foreign Secretary today launched a new strategy for consular services from 2013 to 2016 titled “Consular Excellence”
Foreign Office Minister attends Commonwealth Youth Ministers’ Meeting to discuss involvement of young people in current affairs.
The Foreign Secretary William Hague has launched the Foreign Office Human Rights and Democracy report for 2012.
The 2012 Foreign and Commonwealth Office Report on Human Rights and Democracy
FCO Minister Alistair Burt calls for a fair and transparent trial after arrest and detention of Maldives former President Nasheed.
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