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  • Reduction in passport fees for UK citizens overseas

    This ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by James Brokenshire on 13 March 2014.

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

  • Statement on the UN Human Rights Council resolution on Sri Lanka

    The Foreign Secretary updated Parliament on the UK's support for a strong resolution of the UN Human Rights Council on Sri Lanka.

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

  • Dean of Ripon: Reverend Canon John Richard Dobson

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Canon John Richard Dobson.

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

  • HMS QUORN Cemetery Volunteering

    A great job done by the crew of HMS Quorn on 9th-10th March

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

  • UK deeply concerned at dismissal of Maldives Election Commissioners

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire responds to developments in the Maldives ahead of Parliamentary elections on 22 March.

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

  • New £500,000 government fund to help community groups reduce energy bills and manage energy

    12 community energy projects are set to receive up to £500,000 as a boost from the Cabinet Office and the Department for Energy and Climate Change.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister reaffirms close partnership with Morocco

    Foreign Office Minister ends first official visit to Morocco, highlighting strong partnership and support for reform process.

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

  • Planning a same sex wedding from 29 March – what you need to know

    Couples can formally give notice of their intention to marry on 13 March 2014.

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

  • Storms unearth 19th century remains on MOD island

    Storms and flooding have revealed human remains thought to date from the 19th century on a disused MOD island in Portsmouth Harbour.

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

  • Six Nations Rugby: Italy vs England travel advice.

    Advice for England rugby fans travelling to Rome for the Italy v England match on Saturday 15th March 2014.

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

  • UK-wide investment secured to grow the social economy

    A number of private sector partners are strengthening their involvement in the UK’s rising social investment market.

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

  • UK Paralympic duo bring disability message to Moscow

    British Summer Paralympians Gemma Collis and Craig McCann visited a Moscow school for disabled children.

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

  • British Brands Exhibition brings a taste of Britain to Qingdao

    The GREAT British Brands Exhibition opens its doors to discerning shoppers today (11 March) in Qingdao’s Licang Wanda Plaza.

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

  • Sport Relief 2014 - Greece

    Be a good Sport: On Sunday 16 March, the British Embassy Athens invites you to run or walk a Sport Relief mile (1.6km), in support of Shedia

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

  • GoodGym wins Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

    A social business matching people who want to keep fit with community projects that need help has been recognised with a Big Society Award.

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

  • 'English is GREAT' campaign in Delhi, Bangalore

    The events are being held in Delhi on 12 March and Bangalore on 13 March.

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

  • Sailing to success in the GREAT Britain yacht

    GREAT Britain yacht arrives at port in Qingdao today.

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

  • British Designer makes his mark in South Africa

    Internationally renowned British architect Thomas Heatherwick, unveiled plans to convert the 1920s Grain Silo Complex at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town into a museum for contemporary African art

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

  • Royal Marines kick-start charity abseil

    Celebrities, fundraisers and Royal Marines have been taking part in an exhilarating abseil down the BT Tower.

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

  • Commonwealth Day in Bangladesh: High Commissioner's speech

    To celebrate the Commonwealth Day, British High Commissioner spoke at Commonwealth Society seminar on March 10.

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