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  • 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

  • Human Rights Day is celebrated today across the world

    Freedom-loving people around the world are today celebrating a landmark in human rights, among them Russians with disabilities.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s message for Human Rights Day 2013

    The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, has written a message for Human Rights Day 2013.

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

  • UK Support to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the UK's contribution to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon.

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

  • Notes on neighbourhood planning: edition 8

    Bulletin from the government's neighbourhood planning team about latest news and policy developments.

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  • Changes to passport services for British Nationals in Taiwan

    From 9 December 2013, British nationals in Taiwan should submit their passport application to Her Majesty’s Passport Office in the UK.

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

  • Trivia Campaign and Photo Competition winners meet the Ambassador in Egypt

    The winners of the trivia and photography competitions met the British Ambassador in Cairo at his residence, on Tuesday 3 December.

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

  • UK marks Human Rights Day

    Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day in 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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

  • UK marks Human Rights Day

    Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day in 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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

  • UK Ambassador statement on Human Rights Day

    Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day in 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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