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  • UK introduces Health Surcharge

    Non-EEA nationals, including Burmese, who plan to live longer than six months in the UK will have to pay £200 per year to get access to NHS.

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

  • Migrant 'health surcharge' to raise £200 million a year

    The Government is set to recoup up to £1.7 billion over the next ten years to help pay for the cost of NHS treatment given to temporary migrants.

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

  • Supporting civil society in responsible reporting in Burma

    A country case study from the 2014 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

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  • Cleaning up financial crime

    UK supports Burma’s fight against Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism by unveiling a new digital system

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

  • Changes to Secure English Language Test Providers for UK Visas

    UK Visas and Immigration is making changes to the Secure English Language Tests (SELT) required by some visa customers.

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  • Human Rights Minister visits Geneva

    Baroness Anelay makes second visit to the Human Rights Council in Geneva and discusses key UN human rights priorities.

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

  • Joint Statement on Election Support

    Joint Statement on Election Support from the Embassies of Australia, Denmark, EU, Norway, Switzerland, UK and the US

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

  • Spotlight on Kachin

    Welcome to the British Embassy’s “Spotlight On...” series.

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

  • London summit aims to boost UK-Burma trade

    UKTI Burma and the British Chamber of Commerce are delighted to be supporting the Myanmar Investment Summit, which will be held in London on 19 February.

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

  • Fuelling social investment in Burma

    On 27-28 January the British Embassy supported a workshop organised by the MCRB on 'Social Investment in the Extractive Industries'.

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

  • Opening Government in Burma

    UK works with OECD to strengthen understanding of OGP and emphasising the need for groups to work together to make membership possible.

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

  • Burma: an update on our defence engagement

    The UK government will continue to engage with the Burmese military to promote adherence to democratic accountability, international law and human rights.

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

  • Hugo Swire's speech at the Asian Affairs 20th anniversary event

    Minister for Asia, Hugo Swire spoke about our partnerships across Asia and the Commonwealth as vital for our security and prosperity.

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

  • Hugo Swire responds to letters on sexual violence in Burma

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has responded to members of the public concerned about sexual violence in Burma.

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

  • Hugo Swire responds to letters on Burma's political reforms

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has responded to members of the public concerned about Burma's political reforms.

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

  • Conserving ‘wild’ Burma

    UK government supports training for media on illegal wildlife trade awareness and launch of writing competition

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

  • "Great Day Out"

    British Embassy invites all to celebrate A GREAT Day Out in Burma!

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

  • Transit visa requirements are changing

    From 1 December important changes are being made to Airside and landside transit visa requirements.

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

  • UK welcomes conclusions of UN General Assembly’s Third Committee

    Baroness Anelay welcomes progress on human rights at the UN General Assembly’s 3rd Committee, and calls for words to be translated into actions.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes UN General Assembly Resolution on Human Rights in Burma

    Hugo Swire welcomes the resolution on the human rights situation in Burma which was again agreed by consensus at the UN General Assembly.

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