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  • Court of Appeal finds 25 year murder sentence unduly lenient

    Minimum term of Glenn Nelson increased to 30 years for murder of Krishnamaya Mabo

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

  • Reduced consular services at British Embassy Ljubljana

    Please check our consular working hours before coming to the Embassy in person.

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

  • Reduced consular services at British Embassy Ljubljana

    Please check our consular working hours before coming to the Embassy in person.

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

  • Office closure in Vietnam

    The British Embassy Hanoi and British Consulate-General Hochiminh city will be closed from 30 January to 5 February 2014 for Tet holidays.

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

  • UK supports His Majesty King Hamad's initiative on dialogue

    Statement issued by HE British Ambassador Iain Lindsay OBE, on behalf of Her Majesty's Government.

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

  • British Embassy Mexico City on social media

    Our offices in Mexico engage across several platforms to better connect with people throughout Mexico and the world

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

  • Foreign Secretary expresses disappointment with anti-LGBT legislation in Nigeria

    The Foreign Secretary expressed disappointment that the Nigerian Same Sex Marriage Bill has received Presidential assent.

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

  • MOD wins award for creating gay-friendly workplace

    The MOD is among a list of top employers who have been recognised for creating inclusive workplaces for lesbian, gay and bisexual employees.

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

  • World-renowned photographer Mario Testino awarded honorary OBE

    Peruvian-born photographer Mario Testino was today presented with an honorary OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) by Culture Minister Ed Vaizey in recognition of his service to photography and cha…

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

  • World-renowned photographer Mario Testino awarded honorary OBE

    Peruvian-born photographer Mario Testino was today presented with an honorary OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) by Culture Minister Ed Vaizey in recognition of his service to photography and cha…

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

  • World-renowned photographer Mario Testino awarded honorary OBE

    Culture Minister presents award in recognition of services to photography and charity.

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

  • Minister for Africa expresses condolences over South Sudanese ferry disaster

    Mark Simmonds offers condolences to those affected by the sinking of a ferry carrying hundreds of people fleeing violence in South Sudan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks third anniversary of Tunisian Jasmine Revolution

    William Hague welcomes significant progress in Tunisia's National Dialogue Roadmap and offers support for next phase of the transition.

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

  • First World War diaries go online to mark centenary

    1.5 million pages of unit war diaries digitised

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

  • FCO Minister concerned by violence in Libya

    Foreign Office Minister condemns murder of Libyan Deputy Minister and highlights concern at violence in Sabha.

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

  • First World War Centenary events calendar

    Find events happening near you during 2014 and beyond.

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

  • British embassy seeks 2014/15 Kosovo Project Proposals

    Embassy welcomes project concept bids from organisations working in Kosovo by 26 January 2014

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

  • Changes to British Passport Services in Australia

    From 13 January 2014 the process for applying for a British passport from Australia changed.

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

  • Charity land: register it or risk losing it

    Stephen Roberts looks at where a charity owns unregistered land.

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

  • Sistema Scotland’s musical visit to Venezuela

    Children from Sistema Scotland visited Venezuela to participate in a “once in a lifetime” musical experience exchange.

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