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  • Suffragan Bishop of Dudley: Graham Barham Usher

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Canon Graham Barham Usher to the Suffragan See of Dudley.

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

  • Civilian Gallantry List: 2013

    The names of the individuals who have received The George Medal, The Queen's Gallantry Medal and The Queen's Commendation for Bravery.

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

  • Conflict Pool invites bids for 2014/2015

    The British Embassy Moscow is now inviting bids for project funding from the Conflict Pool for projects starting on 1 April 2014.

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

  • UK welcomes Hong Kong to join Youth Mobility Scheme

    The UK and Hong Kong have reached an agreement on Hong Kong’s inclusion in the Youth Mobility Scheme starting in 2014.

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

  • HMS Daring - British Graves found in Shanghai

    A heart warming story of one families search for their ancestor experiences a positive development in Shanghai during HMS Daring visit.

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

  • Office closure

    British High Commission in Suva's closure dates during the festive period.

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

  • British Embassy in Morocco marks International Human Rights Day

    The British Embassy in Rabat celebrated Human Rights Day with two important events

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

  • Envision wins Big Society Award

    Youth charity Envision wins a Big Society Award for helping young people to create positive change in their local communities.

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

  • Progress in tackling disability-related harassment

    Public authorities show progress in tackling disability-related harassment but must do more.

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  • Starting gun fires for Glasgow 2014 venue

    Construction work has started on the Barry Buddon Training Centre to prepare the ranges ahead of next year's Commonwealth Games.

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

  • Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds on Kenya's 50th Anniversary of Independence

    I bring with me the warmest of wishes from the British people to the people of Kenya, and a message from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for restraint from Ukrainian Government

    Foreign Secretary William Hague urges calm in light of further violence in Ukraine.

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

  • British High Commissioner to Rwanda marks Human Rights Day

    The promotion and protection of human rights is at the heart of how the UK sees its role in the world.

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

  • Human Rights as Supreme Value

    Speech given by Deputy Head of Mission, Greg Quinn, on 9 December. This is an English transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered.

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

  • Human Rights Day March in Abuja

    High Commissioner Dr Andrew Pocock joined fellow Ambassadors, human rights activists & members of the public for a march through the center of Abuja to celebrate International Human Rights Day.

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

  • Ambassador Iain Lindsay OBE on UN Human Rights Day

    The promotion and protection of human rights is at the heart of the UK’s foreign policy objectives.

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

  • Human Rights Day December 2013

    British Ambassador Mark Kent issues a statement to mark Human Rights Day and outline the UK’s priorities for membership of the Human Rights Council 2014-2016.

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

  • Changes to passport services for British Nationals in China

    The British Government is making important changes to the passport service for British nationals living overseas.

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  • Baroness Warsi marks UN Human Rights Day

    UK to continue to lead international efforts to promote and advance Human Rights in 2014.

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

  • Speech at the Queen's baton relay welcome ceremony in Tonga

    The Queen's baton relay team is in Tonga for three days this week. Elizabeth Daniel, head of the Political section at the British High Commission in Suva represented Her Majesty's Government at the baton's welcom…

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