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  • Consular section closure - British Embassy Cairo

    The consular section will be closed on Tuesday 21 May 2013.

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

  • Flying England’s national flag

    Letter from Eric Pickles to Radstock Town Council about flying England’s national flag.

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

  • British Embassy in Santiago flies rainbow flag

    The embassy raised the rainbow flag to mark International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 17 May 2013

    The PMS took questions on gay marriage, Nigel Farrange, Sri Lanka, the cost of politics, Europe, childcare and the Spending Review.

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

  • Cycling for a good cause: Staff from the British Embassy Paris and the consulates cycle from Paris to London

    On 17 May, 20 staff embarked on a bike ride to raise money for charity and promote consular messages for travelling Britons.

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

  • David Cameron visits Sochi

    Prime Minister David Cameron flew in for talks with President Vladimir Putin in Sochi, host city of the 2014 Winter Olympics.

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

  • International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

    Jo Swinson marks the government’s commitment to advancing LGB&T equality

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

  • Dambusters raid remembered

    To mark the 70th anniversary of the Dambusters air raid of 16 to 17 May 1943, a series of events is taking place around Britain.

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

  • British High Commission launches photo competition

    British High Commission Banjul has launched a facebook photo competition with prizes to be won.

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

  • British High Commission Banjul closes week-long EU Film Festival

    British High Commission Banjul, this week, closed the week-long EU Film Festival which had been running at the Alliance Francaise with a showing of ‘The Iron Lady’.

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

  • FCO marks International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

    On International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, our clear message is that human rights are universal and should be equal for all.

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

  • Independent report on 16 to 19 bursary fund published

    The Department for Education today published the interim report of NatCen's independent evaluation of the 16 to 19 bursary fund.

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

  • Embassy pledges support for Laos’ second annual Gay Pride event

    On the 2013 International Day Against Homophobia, the Embassy announces support for Lao PDR's LGBT Pride event to be held in Vientiane.

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

  • British Embassy Ljubljana marks International Day against Homophobia

    British Ambassador Andrew Page and British council Director James Hampson issue a statement to mark the International Day against Homophobia.

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

  • International Day against homophobia and transphobia

    Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) rights remain a key issue in the FCO’s human rights work.

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

  • International Day against homophobia and transphobia

    Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) rights remain a key issue in the FCO’s human rights work.

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

  • Flying the rainbow flag for IDAHO

    The British Embassy Tokyo displays its support for IDAHO – the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

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

  • Embassy in Santiago will join Chile’s National Heritage Day

    The residence of the British ambassador in Santiago will join the celebration of Chile’s National Heritage Day on Sunday 26 May.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 16 May 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on oil pricing, the Private Member's Bill, tax, BP, equal marriage and Lynton Crosby.

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

  • Have your say on your sector’s relationship with the EU

    Survey launched to discover how the European Union helps the UK

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