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  • 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

  • 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

  • Glasgow to be the centre of Commonwealth events to mark the centenary of the start of First World War

    Michael Moore announces events in Glasgow to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War.

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

  • City Year’s role models win Big Society Award

    City Year, a group of 18-25 year-old volunteers working as role models, mentors and tutors in London schools have won a Big Society Award.

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

  • Centre for Social Impact Bonds: new tools launched

    A Knowledge Box and a template legal contract are now available from the Centre for Social Impact Bonds.

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

  • Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council

    Ministerial Written Statement by the Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries, Ed Vaizey

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

  • Balance of Competences Review

    Ministerial Written Statement by Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Maria Miller

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

  • Record tourism spend in the UK

    Yearly spend hits £19 billion for the first time.

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

  • Jo Swinson launches Business is Good for Equality report

    British Chambers of Commerce booklet highlights how diversity is good for business.

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

  • UK and Macedonia share defence experiences

    British embassy supports a project on experiences in preparing troops for international operations.

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

  • Minister sets the record straight on UK Visa system

    Immigration Minister Mark Harper speaks to tourism and retail groups about the 'excellent visa service' for Chinese visitors by the UK.

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

  • DCMS Permanent Secretary announces his departure

    Jonathan Stephens praises his department’s work which ‘inspires and excites us’.

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

  • DCMS IT issues resolved

    Problems receiving and sending emails fixed.

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

  • Soldiers help teenagers break new ground in archaeology project

    Teenage students have joined forces with soldiers injured in Afghanistan to help build their confidence and self-esteem by experiencing a groundbreaking archaeology project on Salisbury Plain.

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  • Foreign Office bloggers in India

    The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) blogs provide a platform for officials and Ministers to engage in a direct and informal dialogue with public audiences about international affairs and the work of the FCO.

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