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  • Ambassador's New Year Message

    British Ambassador to Uzbekistan, H.E. Mr. George Edgar congratulated people of Uzbekistan on the New Year.

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

  • Eric Pickles congratulates New Year's Honours 2014 recipients

    Secretary of State congratulates those working in the local government, housing, fire and voluntary and community sector.

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

  • The New Year's Honours 2014

    The New Year Honours 2014 lists have been published, marking the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK.

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

  • Honours for the best of Britain overseas

    The FCO announces 100 awards for Britons in recognition of exceptional and excellent achievements promoting Britain overseas.

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

  • Applications open for 2014 English for the Future programme

    British Embassy Seoul welcomes North Korean defectors' applications for the 3rd English for the Future programme.

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

  • The GREAT university inter college debate - 2014

    The British High Commission is collaborating with University of Delhi for an inter college debate competition in Delhi on 9 January 2014.

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

  • Eric Pickles' Christmas message

    Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government wishes everyone a merry Christmas.

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

  • BE Belgrade: Happy Holidays!

    Embassy & Consular Section closed over holidays.

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

  • FCO Minister responds to sentencing of Human Rights activists in Egypt

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds expresses concern on the sentencing of three human rights activists in Egypt.

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

  • FCO Minister expresses UK concerns about Anti-Homosexuality legislation in Uganda

    Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson comments on Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Bill.

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

  • Political parties encouraged to continue working together to reach agreement

    Speaking earlier today the Secretary of State wished Dr Haass and the NI parties well in the next few day of talks

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

  • Foreign Office welcomes Russian Presidential amnesty

    FCO welcomes news that the “Arctic 30”, Pussy Riot detainees, and others are eligible for the Russian Presidential amnesty.

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

  • Minister for Europe welcomes release of Mikhail Khodorkovsky

    UK welcomes release of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and hopes to see further steps to strengthen the rule of law in Russia.

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

  • Counter Proliferation Programme bidding round for 2014-15 is now open

    Counter-Proliferation is one of the UK Government’s top international priorities.

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

  • British Clipper Yachts to compete in Sydney to Hobart

    All 12 Clipper Yachts will compete in Australia's famous yacht race, starting in Sydney on Boxing Day, including the GREAT Britain yacht.

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

  • British Embassy Jakarta Office Closure

    British Embassy Jakarta will be closed to the public for the UK Holidays.

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

  • British Embassy brings pedal powered cinema to Lao PDR

    At a pre-Christmas film screening at the Embassy, Ambassador Malone unveiled a pedal powered cinema unit.

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

  • The British Embassy in Beijing closed for Christmas and New Year

    The British Embassy in Beijing and Consulate-Generals in Shanghai, Chongqing and Guangzhou will be closed on 25, 26, 27 December and 1 January 2014.

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

  • Wave Trust: early intervention

    A speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

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

  • GREAT campaign in Bolivia 2013

    British Embassy La Paz organised various GREAT campaign events in October and November, focusing on Food, Heritage, Creativity and Music.

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