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  • Human Rights and Democracy Report 2012 - Sudan

    Overall, the human rights situation in Sudan deteriorated in 2012, including new restrictions on civil and political rights.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report 2012 - Syria

    More than 100 people on average were dying every day, and recent UN estimates suggest that over 55,000 people were killed in 2012.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report 2012 - Yemen

    In 2012 Yemen failed to meet its international human rights commitments in most areas, notably on juvenile execution and detention of political prisoners.

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

  • Gifting of non-lethal equipment to Syrian Opposition

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague updated Parliament on providing non-lethal equipment to the Syrian opposition

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

  • LPC welcomes the acceptance of its National Minimum Wage recommendations

    The government has accepted the Low Pay Commission (LPC)'s recommendations on rates for the National Minimum Wage. This is the LPC's response.

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  • Mid Staffs: Monitor announces appointment of trust special administrators

    Monitor has announced the appointment of trust special administrators to safeguard the future of health services currently provided by Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust.

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  • Foreign Secretary condemns attacks in Mogadishu

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in Somalia.

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

  • Foreign Secretary regrets departure of Palestinian Prime Minister

    Foreign Secretary praises the contribution of Dr Salam Fayyad and urges a return to negotiations on a two-state solution.

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

  • Baroness Thatcher's funeral service

    Service 'framed' by British music with 'I Vow To Thee, My Country' as the final hymn.

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

  • Vaisakhi message from Prime Minister David Cameron

    "I send my best wishes to everyone in Britain and the world celebrating Vaisakhi this year."

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

  • Statement regarding Angela Merkel meeting with David Cameron

    On the EU, they agreed on the urgent need to make Europe more competitive and flexible and talked about ways to achieve this.

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

  • British High Commissioner attends Dropping of the Knife celebration

    British High Commissioner attended the fourth “Dropping of the Knife” celebration, held at Wassu in the central river region of The Gambia.

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

  • Consulate General in New York honours 2013 Marshall Scholarship recipients

    Deputy Consul General Nick Astbury hosted a tea at the British residence in New York to honour the 2013 Marshall Scholarship recipients.

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

  • UN debate on role of International Criminal Justice in Reconciliation

    FCO responds to comments made in the UN General Assembly debate on the role of International Criminal Justice in Reconciliation on Wednesday.

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

  • Baroness Warsi to answer your questions on Bangladesh via twitter

    Senior Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi will answer your questions on Bangladesh live via twitter on 18 April.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister makes first visit to Barbados

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds’ visit to Barbados this week will focus on prosperity and co-operation in security.

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

  • Army apprenticeships impress Ofsted

    Ofsted has graded the British Army apprenticeship programme as Good, with the hospitality and catering element being graded as Outstanding.

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

  • Department of Health launches competition to designate Academic Health Science Centres

    NHS providers and their university partners in England are invited to apply to become Academic Health Science Centres (AHSCs).

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

  • Sir Peter Ricketts reflects on Lady Thatcher’s time as Prime Minister

    British Ambassador to France Sir Peter Ricketts comments on the death of Lady Thatcher and on her time as Prime Minister.

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

  • Driving test candidates warned on vehicle recalls

    Some vehicles are being recalled by manufacturers and can't be used for driving tests until they've been checked and fixed if necessary.

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