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  • British Embassy Muscat is closed for Eid holidays

    On the occasion of Eid Al Adha, the British Embassy in Muscat, Oman will be closed from 15 to 17 October.

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

  • Important notice for British nationals in Goa

    British Nationals’ Assistance Office counter hours to change from 1 November.

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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

  • 65 per cent of education and training in prisons not good enough

    Today, Ofsted is at Wormwood Scrubs prison for its Further Education and Skills Annual Lecture.

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  • 11th World Day Against the Death Penalty: Death has no appeal

    Joint statement by the European Union, British High Commission Port Moresby and the France Embassy to mark the World Day Against the Death Penalty.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 9 October 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Prime Minister’s meeting with the PM of Hungary and marriage tax breaks.

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

  • Ofsted further education and skills annual lecture 2013: seizing the moment

    Matthew Coffey highlighted the state of prison education in the Ofsted further education and skills annual lecture 2013.

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  • Secretary of State welcomes positive progress on economic pact

    The Government and Executive have published a progress report on proposals set out in June's 'Building a Prosperous and United Community'.

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

  • PM meeting with Prime Minister Orban

    David Cameron welcomed Prime Minister Orban of Hungary to Downing Street today.

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

  • British High Commissioner hosts children’s party

    British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka hosted a tea party for 100 children at his residence, Westminster House, on October 5, 2013.

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

  • EU-Ukraine free trade area explained: expert briefing for media

    A British international trade policy expert explained the benefits of the EU-Ukraine Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area

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

  • FCO Minister meets Oxfam campaigners to discuss Syria

    Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Hugh Robertson today met with campaigners from Oxfam to discuss shared concerns about the conflict in Syria.

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

  • Army photographic competition 2013 winners announced

    Corporal Jamie Peters from the Royal Logistic Corps has been given the top prize at this year's Army photographic competition.

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

  • NFA's latest publications 2011

    The latest publications of the NFA’s work.

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  • Two new projects with UNDP

    Projects will aim to reform the Montenegrin judicial system

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

  • DFID Funding Scam Alert

    An important message from DFID relating to a potential scam.

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

  • ILO Global III Conference on Child Labour

    Ambassador Alex Ellis spoke about Brazil's advances on reducing child labour

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

  • Over half of schools found to be failing pupils on religious education

    Schools and the government have failed to focus effectively on religious education, Ofsted has said.

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  • G8 dementia summit – last chance to comment on dementia research

    The Department of Health is asking people to answer questions about dementia research ahead of the G8 dementia summit on 11 December.

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

  • Review of home care commissioning published

    Home care commissioning practices by local authorities must protect older people’s human rights, says Equality and Human Rights Commission review.

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