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  • Her Majesty The Queen honours Hong Kong residents

    The Queen honoured Hong Kong residents in the Birthday Honours List 2017.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Mundell congratulates Scots recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours

    David Mundell has congratulated Scots honoured by the Queen, including Billy Connolly and Judy Murray

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Queen’s Birthday Honours 2017

    The Queen’s Birthday Honours list recognises over 130 people for their contribution to education, children’s services and equality.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Natasha Kaplinksy recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours for project to remember the Holocaust

    Natasha Kaplinsky has been awarded an OBE for her extraordinary contribution to the recording of Holocaust survivor testimony.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Queen’s Birthday Honours 2017

    The Queen’s Birthday Honours lists 2017 recognise the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people from across the UK.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Statement on charitable giving: Grenfell Tower Fire

    How the charitable sector is responding to the Grenfell Tower Fire.

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  • #LuxUKLinks exhibition touring Luxembourg

    Ambassador John Marshall´s social media project about the strong ties between UK and Luxembourg has been transformed into a touring exhibition.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government confirms emergency funding available in response to Grenfell Tower incident

    Sajid Javid confirms government emergency assistance scheme activated to support immediate response operation following incident at Grenfell Tower.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lord Ahmad appointed FCO Minister for the Commonwealth and UN

    Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon will work globally to support our shared human values and promote peace, security and prosperity.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Karen Bradley welcomes DCMS Ministers

    Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport Karen Bradley has today announced her full ministerial team and their portfolios.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Human Rights Council 35: Burundi

    This UK statement was delivered at the 35th session of the Human Rights Council during Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Burundi on 15 June 2017.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Human Rights Council 35: Eritrea

    This UK statement was delivered at the 35th session of the Human Rights Council during Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Eritrea on 14 June 2017.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Joint statement by Heads of Mission in Kenya

    Heads of Mission in Kenya meet the electoral commission, reiterate their support for free, fair, credible and peaceful elections.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Poll: half of Brits believe background determines success

    Social mobility barometer exposes pessimism among young people and stark geographical divide.

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  • Human Rights Council 35: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Belarus

    This UK statement was delivered at the 35th session of the Human Rights Council during Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Belarus on 14 June 2017.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Human Rights Council 35: Freedom of Expression

    This statement was delivered by the UK at the 35th session of the Human Rights Council during Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression on 13 June 2017.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary response to arrests after protests in Russia

    Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson expresses concern at large-scale detentions in Russia following anti-corruption protests

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Statement of Support to Sofia Pride 2017

    HMA Emma Hopkins attends Sofia Pride 2017 and issues a statement of support for the parade.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Exercise Pacific Partnership 2017 in Vietnam

    Personnel from the British Army and Royal Air Force joined the Exercise Pacific Partnership 2017 in Vietnam.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Human Rights Council 35: Accelerating efforts to eliminate violence against women

    This statement was delivered by the UK Gender Equality Envoy Joanna Roper during the 35th Session of the Human Rights Council at a panel entitled "Accelerating efforts to eliminate violence against women: engaging men a…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government