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  • Counter Violent Extremism – “Communities beat terrorism”

    Speech to SUPKEM National Conference on Security and Countering Violent Extremism.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns firing of rockets into Israel

    FCO Minister condemns firing of rockets into Israel and highlights need for all parties to respect ceasefire agreement.

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

  • New initiative unpicks complicated data for disability groups

    Small disability groups could boost their chances of getting funding and improve their services thanks to new government help.

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

  • British High Commissioner welcomes Queen’s Baton Relay to Kampala

    The Queen’s Baton Relay is the curtain-raiser for the Commonwealth Games, which will be held in Glasgow in July 2014. To mark the QBR’s visit to Uganda on 14 and 15 January, the UK organised a children’s tag rugby tournamen…

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

  • Commemoration of WWII landings at Anzio and Nettuno: 70th anniversary

    A series of commemorations will be held on 22nd January to mark this important anniversary and organised by the town councils of Anzio and Nettuno.

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

  • 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