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  • UN Human Rights Council - The United Kingdom's Voluntary Pledges and Commitments on Human Rights 2013

    The United Kingdom is committed to supporting human rights in the UN and working with the UN for stronger international human rights institutions.

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

  • Vacancy at the British Embassy in The Hague

    The British Embassy in The Hague is looking for a temporary LE III Communications Officer

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

  • Vacancy at the British Embassy in The Hague

    The British Embassy in The Hague is looking for a temporary LE III Communications Officer

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

  • New £6 million fund to create more social action opportunities for young people

    A new fund of up to £6 million is to help organisations increase the number of young people aged 10 to 20 taking part in social action.

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

  • FCO condemns killing of Iranian guards and retaliatory executions

    Hugh Robertson offers condolences to families of Iranian border guards but expresses concern at retaliatory executions.

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

  • New British Ambassador arrives in Madrid

    Simon Manley CMG, a member of the UK’s Diplomatic Service since 1990, today (Monday 28 October) succeeds Giles Paxman as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Spain and non-resident Ambassador to Andorra

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

  • Remembrance Sunday Service in Albania

    The British Embassy in Tirana will hold a Remembrance Sunday Service at the British and Commonwealth Memorial site in Tirana Park.

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

  • PM announces new work training schemes for young people and a new era of apprenticeships

    David Cameron announces that some of the UK’s leading businesses have signed up to deliver new and improved apprenticeships.

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

  • Wales Office Minister marks launch of First World War centenary programme

    Baroness Jenny Randerson attends launch of Cymru'n Cofio - Wales Remembers 1914-1918

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

  • Advice for British nationals

    British High Commission in New Delhi and its offices in Mumbai and Goa are closed on Monday, 4 November.

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

  • The Public Participation and Accountability Facilitation Fund announces its call for proposals No. 2

    PARAFF announces its call for proposals No. 2 from Vietnamese non-profit and non-governmental organisations.

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

  • Kazakhstan's Human Rights Report 2012

    Steven Freeman, Political Officer, speaks at Kazakhstan's Human Rights Report 2012 Launch in Almaty on 24 October 2013.

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

  • FCO Minister concerned at fighting in Democratic Republic of Congo

    Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds calls for restraint following renewed violence in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo.

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

  • Real Sociedad vs Manchester United

    Advice for fans travelling to Spain for Manchester United’s match with Real Sociedad on 5th November 2013.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 23 October 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on energy, Grangemouth, Facebook and the royal christening.

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

  • The Prime Minister has appointed 4 trustees to the board of the British Museum

    Patricia Cumper, Lord Sassoon, Wasfi Kani and Sir Deryck Maughan have been appointed as Trustees of the British Museum for a period of four years, beginning 27th September 2013.

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

  • Nicaragua: Chevening scholarships – only 2 weeks left

    Applications for Chevening scholarships will remain open until November 8, 2013

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

  • Promoting British music in New York at CMJ Music Marathon

    The British Consulate General New York hosted the second annual Music is GREAT Britain showcase of British bands on 16 October 2013.

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

  • New exhibition of First World War art to open in London in February

    The National Portrait Gallery will stage the first national exhibition of the First World War centenary commemorations in February 2014.

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

  • My Life My Choice wins Big Society Award

    Oxford based advocacy charity run by and for people with learning disabilities is the latest Big Society Award winner.

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