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  • 130 British heroes go for gold at Invictus Games

    Biggest British military sports team ever assembled from wounded, injured or sick men and women is announced.

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

  • 50th anniversary of the last UK execution

    British Deputy High Commissioner in Colombo explains the UK’s view on the death penalty.

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

  • New marriage procedures for British Nationals in China

    Marriage registration offices in China now accept an Affidavit/Affirmation of Marital Status sworn at the British Embassy/consulate.

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  • British Embassy Tunis marks 50th anniversary of last UK execution

    Celebrating a major milestone in the history of British justice

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

  • VisitEngland’s latest ‘Growing Tourism Locally’ results announced

    Local marketing campaigns deliver jobs and growth boost for England

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

  • Sporting Lokeren vs Hull City football game in Belgium

    Advice for Hull City fans travelling to Belgium on 21st August 2014

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

  • Chevening Scholarship Programme 2015/16 is now open in Russia

    The British Embassy in Moscow has opened the window to receiving applications for Chevening Scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year. Don’t forget to apply before 15 November 2014.

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

  • Advice for British nationals in Goa

    The British Nationals Assistance Office in Goa will be closed 12 August 2014.

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

  • Advice for British nationals in Goa

    The British Nationals Assistance Office in Goa will be closed 12 August 2014.

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

  • New child maintenance system fit for the 21st century starts today

    The last of a series of radical changes to the child maintenance system is implemented today (11 August 2014).

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

  • British Government helps 16 people safely leave Gaza

    The British Consulate General in Jerusalem assisted three families to safely leave the Gaza Strip.

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

  • £2.6 million funding for volunteers that support hospitals

    Dedicated volunteers who give time to help patients have been recognised through a £2.6 million investment to grow and support their work.

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

  • Working peerages announced: 2014

    A list of the latest peerages bestowed by The Queen.

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

  • Applications for 2015/16 Chevening Scholarships now open in Morocco and Mauritania

    Chevening Scholarships, which are funded by the UK Government, will support students from Morocco and Mauritania who wish to study for a Masters in the UK

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

  • British Embassy in Morocco celebrates Queen’s Birthday

    British Ambassador to Morocco Clive Alderton hosted a party at his Residence to celebrate the occasion of Her Majesty The Queen’s birthday.

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

  • British Embassy in Morocco celebrates Queen’s Birthday

    British Ambassador to Morocco Clive Alderton hosted a party at his Residence to celebrate the occasion of Her Majesty The Queen’s birthday.

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

  • Minister for Africa shines spotlight on African Great Lakes

    Mark Simmonds highlights window of opportunity which exists in 2014 in African Great Lakes to break the cycle of violence.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns ISIL brutality

    Tobias Ellwood condemns the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant’s brutality following attacks in North West Iraq.

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

  • New Passport Pass-back Service Announced for Sri Lanka

    The British High Commission today announced the launch of a passport pass-back service for UK visa applicants.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes delivery of ECCC judgement

    Hugo Swire welcomes today’s ECCC verdict, delivering justice for victims of Khmer Rouge, as a milestone in the fight against impunity.

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