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  • Important change to passport service for British nationals in Mongolia

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

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

  • Important change to passport service for British nationals in Japan

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

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

  • UK Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi visiting Bangladesh on Thursday

    Senior UK Minister Baroness Warsi will discuss the challenges facing Bangladesh in the run up to the elections scheduled for next month.

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

  • Ambassador Sarah Dickson marks Human Rights Day

    The Ambassador pays tribute to the work of Human Rights Defenders, the Human Rights Ombudsman and British NGOs in Guatemala

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

  • Supporting Chile’s human rights agenda

    To mark UN Human Rights Day, we present the most relevant work carried out during 2013 with the Chilean government and civil society.

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

  • 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

  • Marking International Human Rights Day in Macedonia

    Ambassador Yvon delivers a keynote speech to mark International Human Rights Day at the Law Faculty in Skopje.

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

  • Nick Clegg on same sex marriages taking place from March 2014

    The Deputy Prime Minister responds to the news that same sex marriages in the UK will now take place from March 2014.

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

  • The British Embassy Brussels' advice for a GREAT holiday in the UK

    For a stress- and problem free holiday from Belgium to the UK, read our general tips and tricks.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on 2013 UN Human Rights Day

    Foreign Secretary marks UN Human Rights Day and commits to using the UK's Human Rights Council seat to uphold human rights for all.

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

  • UK deeply concerned at imminent use of death penalty in Bangladesh

    Baroness Warsi expresses concerns over imminent use of death penalty in Bangladesh.

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

  • Support for new ways of neighbourhood working

    New support for communities to tackle neighbourhood issues.

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

  • UK in Colombia joins in the Human Rights Day Celebration

    Ambassador to Colombia, Lindsay Croisdale-Appleby celebrates the International Human Rights Day

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

  • First Same Sex weddings to happen from 29 March 2014

    Detailed timetable announced

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

  • Sketch of Edward VIII donated to the British Embassy Oslo

    The British Embassy Oslo has received a sketched portrait of Edward VIII by the Norwegian artist Henrik Lund, dated 1933 in London.

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

  • British innovation comes to Peru to help the environment

    UK Company, Fairey Industrial Ceramics Ltd, introduces its British Berkefeld ceramic filters to Peru to revolutionize the way we drink water.

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

  • Organisation for Security & Cooperation in Europe Ministerial Council

    FCO Minister David Lidington has updated Parliament on Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe Ministerial Council, 5-6 December.

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

  • Travel advice: Bayern Munich vs Manchester City

    Advice for fans travelling to Germany for Manchester City’s match with Bayern Munich on 10 December 2013

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

  • International Human Rights Day

    The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 10 December as Human Rights Day in 1950, to bring to the attention ‘of the peoples of the world’ the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as the common human rights standard fo…

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

  • International Human Rights Day

    The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 10 December as Human Rights Day in 1950, to bring to the attention ‘of the peoples of the world’ the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as the common human rights standard fo…

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