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  • Falklands farewells Governor Nigel Haywood

    Governor Nigel Haywood CVO hands over his sword to the Speaker of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly

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

  • British High Commission Kingston hosts regional PPP Conference

    The British High Commission Kingston, in association with the Development Bank of Jamaica and UK Trade and Investment, staged a conference “Delivering Growth by Partnership- Sharing UK Capabilities in PPP”.

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

  • UK to lead the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance

    The UK will lead international efforts to ensure future generations can understand the causes of the Holocaust and reflect upon its consequences.

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

  • Diplomats Cricket Blues bowls PCB Whites for Solidarity

    Roots Millennium Schools, Pakistan supports a cricket match today at Islamabad between the Diplomatic Cricket Association, and the Pakistan Cricket Board President’s All Star Invitation Team led by its Chairman Najam Sethi.

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

  • Launch of Serbian edition of the Queen Elizabeth II biography

    The Serbian language edition of the “Queen Elizabeth – Life of a Modern Monarch” biography was launched at the British Residence on 13 February.

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

  • 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