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  • Great Entrepreneur

    HE John Marshall launched Great Entrepreneur, a joint initiative of the British Embassy and the British Council, sponsored by NESCAFE.

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

  • HMG expresses concern about sentencing in Bolotnaya case

    HMG spokesperson calls on Russia to apply the rule of law and to protect the right to freedom of assembly and expression

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

  • New ‘business banking’ service for child maintenance to benefit 40,000 employers

    A new service launches making it easier for businesses to deduct child maintenance from their employees’ wages.

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

  • Foreign Secretary saddened and disappointed by Ugandan anti-homosexuality law

    William Hague: this bill will increase persecution and discrimination of Ugandans, as well as damage Uganda’s reputation internationally

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

  • Sport is GREAT: British Embassy Riyadh launches Photo Competition

    The British Embassy in Saudi Arabia launched today a photo competition to search for the best image with a powerful caption to inspire people to play a sport.

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

  • Call for bids is open in Yemen for the the Human Rights and Democracy Fund

    The British Embassy in Sanaa is pleased to announce a call for bids to the FCO’s Human Rights and Democracy Strategic Programme Fund.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes agreement in Ukraine

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes Ukrainian Parliament vote to return to 2004 constitution and stresses need for fairer justice system.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns attacks in Somalia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague condemns today’s attacks in Mogadishu and praises Somali emergency response.

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

  • Call for bids is open in Colombia for the Human Rights and Democracy Fund - HRDP 2014-2015

    The Human Rights and Democracy Programme (HRDP) is the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s (FCO) global fund supporting human rights and democracy work overseas.

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

  • Napoli vs Swansea City travel advice

    Travel advice for Swansea City fans travelling to Naples for the Napoli vs Swansea City match on Thursday 27 February.

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

  • British Serviceman to take part in 35th Independence celebrations

    Members of the Royal Irish Regiment will be visiting St Lucia from 20 to 25 February to congratulate her on the 35th Anniversary of Independence.

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

  • Over 175 UK employers pledge to give women a voice in the workplace

    A record 2 million employees covered by the Government’s Think, Act, Report scheme

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

  • Lord-Lieutenant for East Lothian: Major Michael Ingouville Williams

    Major Michael Ingouville Williams is appointed as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for East Lothian.

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

  • Foreign Secretary says EU will impose sanctions on Ukraine

    Leaving the Foreign Affairs Council, Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke about the sanctions which the EU is imposing on Ukraine.

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

  • Baroness Warsi concludes visit to Oman and Saudi Arabia

    FCO Minister Baroness Warsi promoted Islamic Finance and religious tolerance during her visit to Oman and Saudi Arabia this week.

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

  • UK government pledges £255,000 to help residents of Blanefield

    The government announces it will help Blanefield residents with the cost of removing contamination from their land.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns indefensible violence and deaths in Ukraine

    On arrival at the Foreign Affairs Council, Foreign Secretary William Hague called on Ukrainian government to prevent further violence.

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

  • Communities Minister attends historic Consistory Mass in Rome

    Communities Minister Baroness Stowell will see Pope Francis appoint Archbishop Vincent Nichols to the position of cardinal.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes Korean family reunions

    First reunions of North & South Korean families in four years began today. A positive step bringing together those separated by conflict.

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

  • Commonwealth Games creating a hive of activity

    Plan Bee is the latest 2014 legacy project.

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