Skip to main content

News and communications

Skip to results

508 results

Skip to results
508 results sorted by Updated (newest)
In Myanmar
  • Hugo Swire responds to letters on political prisoners in Burma

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

    • Updated:

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report for 2013 published

    The Foreign Secretary today launched the 2013 Human Rights report setting out the steps taken to promote and protect human rights in 2013.

    • Updated:

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

  • Burma: Pre-entry tuberculosis screening to start on 20 April 2014

    Pre-entry tuberculosis screening required for individuals applying in Burma for UK visas of more than six months, starting from 20 April.

    • Updated:

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

  • Responding to sexual violence in Burma

    A case study on the UK response to sexual violence in Burma from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

    • Updated:
  • The plight of the Rohingya

    A case study on the plight of the Rohingya from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

    • Updated:
  • Chevening Scholarship places in developing countries tripled for 2015/16

    The Budget announced on 19 March included a tripling of Chevening places in developing countries for the 2015-16 academic year.

    • Updated:

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

  • Publication of summary of the Government’s activities in Burma

    FCO Minister of State & Minister of State for International Development are publishing today a summary of UK's activities in Burma.

    • Updated:

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

  • UK calls for restoration of Humanitarian Access in Rakhine State

    Joint FCO-DFID call for urgent restoration humanitarian access to all communities in Rakhine State. Mr Swire summons Burmese Ambassador.

    • Updated:

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

  • UK and Burma’s ‘Weatherman’ welcome IPCC report on Climate Change

    UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change releases second report that deals with the impacts of climate change on humans and environment.

    • Updated:

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

  • Baroness Warsi welcomes conclusions of UN Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 25th Session today with important resolutions on Sri Lanka, DPRK, Iran, Syria and Burma.

    • Updated:

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

  • UK Budget 2014: Key facts, more scholarships… and a new £1 coin

    Chancellor sets out how the UK is taking further action to build a resilient economy, driven by investment and exports - as well as increased scholarships for students from developing countries

    • Updated:

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

  • Burma: Mobilising banking for the people

    UK supports Burma’s banking sector as it seeks to make use of developments in telecoms and make banking more accessible

    • Updated:

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

  • Burma: Cleaning up for growth

    UK support ASEAN-wide efforts to tackle corruption and improve private sector transparency

    • Updated:

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

  • FCO Minister welcomes report on human rights in Burma

    Hugo Swire welcomes UN Special Rapporteur’s report on human rights in Burma; progress made, but serious challenges remain.

    • Updated:

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

  • Burma: Taking the conflict out of business (March 13, 2014)

    The UK is supporting attempts to make Burma’s economic development sustainable and inclusive

    • Updated:

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

  • UK supports Burma’s economic reform and welcomes progress on EITI

    Barbara Woodward, Director-General for Economic and Consular issues at the UK’s FCO, visited Burma on 17-18 February.

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Secretary's opening remarks at Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference

    In a speech at the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference the Foreign Secretary says it now ranks alongside drugs, arms and people trafficking.

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Secretary's remarks at Illegal Wildlife Trade reception

    In a speech at the London Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade the Foreign Secretary called for action to save some of the world's most remarkable species.

    • Updated:

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

  • Burma: Cleaning up financial crime

    British Government supporting Burma’s fight against Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism

    • Updated:

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

  • Ensuring a positive business impact

    Senior officials, parliamentarians and business leaders join forces to promote responsible business and investment in Burma

    • Updated:

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