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  • Important change to passport service for British nationals

    The British Government is making an important change 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

  • Call for fellowship applications - Macedonia

    British Embassy opens a call for fellowships for individuals from Macedonia who would stay with relevant UK institutions and organisations.

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

  • £5 million funding boost for English Heritage

    Maria Miller sets out new vision for strengthening, protecting and promoting England’s heritage for the public.

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

  • English Heritage to get extra £5 million funding boost to set up new charitable arm

    Maria Miller sets out a new vision for strengthening, protecting and promoting England’s heritage and how the public enjoy it.

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

  • UK support to international response in Central African Republic

    Foreign Secretary announces UK air transport assistance to France for Central African Republic.

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

  • UK flags flown at half-mast to mark the death of Nelson Mandela

    UK marks former South African President’s passing.

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

  • UK supports Kyrgyz women activists in fight against violence

    British Embassy Bishkek marks 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence with reception for women activists

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

  • Minister for Europe addresses OSCE Ministerial, Kyiv

    Minister for Europe reaffirmed UK support for OSCE in Kyiv and called on Ukraine to uphold OSCE values & respect right to peaceful protest.

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

  • UK statement at the OSCE Ministerial Council in Kyiv

    David Lidington, FCO Minister for Europe, delivers the UK intervention to the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns bombings in Yemen

    Foreign Secretary William Hague reiterates UK’s support for Yemen’s political transition and its fight against terrorism.

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

  • Applying for a visa in Italy: the process

    The British Embassy in Rome no longer processes visa applications for the United Kingdom. Visa applications submitted in Italy are now processed in London.

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

  • Nick Clegg announces funding details for free school meals

    The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, has announced £1 billion for the Department of Education to fund the free school meals commitment.

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

  • British Ambassador visits Alexandria

    British Ambassador meets with governor, business groups and celebrates the achievements of women in a two day trip

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

  • Plan your tactics before booking World Cup travel

    FCO and FSF urge football fans to ‘be on the ball’ when planning trips to Brazil

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

  • Using Shakespeare to promote cultural links between UK and Burma

    Over 300 Rangoon students perform Macbeth at the National Theatre, in a Shakespeare Schools project for Great Britain Week 2013

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

  • New Heritage Lottery Funding for First World War projects

    Minister Helen Grant pledges £51,100

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

  • PM taskforce recommends new powers to tackle extremism

    New measures to tackle extremism and radicalisation across the UK have been proposed by the Prime Minister’s Extremism Taskforce.

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

  • British Aerobatic team the Red Arrows to visit Jordan

    The team will fly over Amman in their distinctive red Hawk jets in what will be the final stage of the tour before returning to UK

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

  • HM The Queen's birthday message

    Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has sent the following birthday message to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

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

  • UK campaign to become China’s most welcoming tourist destination

    Maria Miller launches China Welcome campaign

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