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  • British Embassy in Kuwait comments on the occasion of World Day against the Death Penalty

    10 October is World Day Against the Death Penalty, British Embassy in Kuwait comments on the occasion

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

  • European Foreign Secretaries join fight against death penalty

    Foreign Secretary William Hague among 42 European ministers of foreign affairs to sign joint appeal to mark World Day against the Death Penalty.

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

  • Skills Minister writes to councils over teen participation concerns

    Matthew Hancock has written to 12 local authorities who are failing to properly track 16- to 18-year-olds' education or training involvement.

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

  • British Support to Internally Displaced Persons in Kosovo

    Embassy project helps members of minority community to return to their place of origin

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

  • End to foreign language driving tests

    Driving test candidates will no longer be able to use foreign language voiceovers and interpreters on their test from 7 April 2014.

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

  • Government funds new mental health service for children and young people

    Thousands of children and young people will get support with issues such as depression and anxiety thanks to £500,000 investment.

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

  • World Against Death Penalty Day

    Statement from British Ambassador, Iain Lindsay OBE, on the 11th World Against Death Penalty Day

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

  • World Day Against the Death Penalty

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi highlights the UK’s longstanding opposition to the death penalty in all circumstances.

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

  • The 2014 Commonwealth Queen’s Baton Relay takes off

    Tanzania will have the honour of receiving the Commonwealth Baton on 18th January 2014.

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

  • Richard Ottaway MP approved as Privy Councillor

    Richard Ottaway MP is approved as a Privy Councillor.

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

  • Changes to British passport services in Tanzania

    All new applications for full British passports from 8th October to be done by HM Passport Office in the UK.

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

  • Heritage Day in the Ambassador’s Residence in Montevideo

    The Ambassador’s Residence opened its doors to the public during Heritage Day and displayed a presentation about tango in UK.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Maldives election annulment

    The Foreign Secretary calls on presidential candidates to respect democratic process and create conditions for free, fair elections.

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

  • International Standards of Freedom of Religion and Belief

    Workshop for youth on International Standards of Freedom of Religion and Belief was held in Atyrau on 5 October.

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

  • Angola: Taking the Most Out of a Chevening Scholarship Experience

    By Fernandes Wanda, 2012-13 Chevening Scholar, Angola

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

  • Prime Minister appoints 5 trustees to Royal Museums Greenwich board

    Jonathan Ofer, Carol Marlow, Joyce Bridges, Eric Reynolds and Gerald Russell will be trustees for a term of 4 years from 12 September 2013.

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

  • PM hosts reception for Pride of Britain award winners

    David Cameron welcomed winners of the Pride of Britain Awards 2013 to 10 Downing Street to recognise and celebrate their achievements.

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

  • Become a Chevening Scholar in Russia

    The British Embassy in Moscow is excited to announce that this year we are funding seven outstanding scholars through the UK’s Chevening Scholarships.

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

  • Knighthood conferred: Anthony Paul Hayden

    Knighthood is conferred upon Anthony Paul Hayden, Esquire, QC on his appointment as a Justice of the High Court.

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

  • British Embassy Manila to broadcast National Theatre's live production of Macbeth

    National Theatre from the UK is being broadcast live as part of UK-Philippines Friendship Week on 22 October 2013

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