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Updated Between 1 January 2013
and 31 December 2013
  • FCO Minister calls on Iran to improve human rights

    Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson welcomes adoption of UN resolution on human rights situation in Iran.

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

  • Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree is cut

    Lord Mayor of Westminster Councillor Sarah Richardson and Mayor of Oslo Fabian Stang cut the Norwegian spruce for Trafalgar Square.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East and North Africa visits Tripoli

    Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson meets injured protesters and emphasises UK support for Libyan security, justice and defence

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

  • FCO Minister welcomes UN Resolution on Human Rights in Burma

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire notes UN resolution and expresses concerns about human rights in Burma

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned at release of convicted war criminals in Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Foreign Secretary calls for urgent consultations following release of 10 convicted war criminals in Bosnia-Herzegovina on 19 November

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

  • Antonov-124 doubles the capacity of Cebu airport

    The Antonov-124 was chartered by the Department for International Development (DFID) to help double the capacity of the airport.

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

  • Government to review policy on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

    Review on condition of homes in the private rented sector will consider if new rules are needed on installing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

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

  • Turks and Caicos takes part in UK OT growth and prosperity event

    Governor and Premier to attend most important Overseas Territories (OTs) event of the year.

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

  • UK official travels to Honduras to observe the electoral process

    Elizabeth Green, Head of Mexico, Central America, and Cuba Team, at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in London is travelling to Honduras to observe this weekend’s Presidential and Congressional elections.

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

  • Education is GREAT Britain: GREAT Universities Fair 2013

    The British Embassy Quito is organising a British university fair in Quito and Guayaquil in November.

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

  • Army helps jobseekers towards employment

    A pioneering project in which the Army helps long-term jobseekers become more employable has begun this week.

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

  • ‘UK welcomes recent local elections in Kosovo’

    Statement by Ambassador Michael Tatham of the UK Mission to the UN to the Security Council Meeting on Kosovo

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

  • Engineering at the heart of multi-million college investment

    Colleges are set to invest millions in building modern facilities after 2 further rounds of government capital investment unlocked £488 million.

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

  • Top British diplomat announces UK-Palestinian strategic dialogue

    Sir Simon Fraser visits the Occupied Palestinian Territories to strengthen bilateral relations with the Palestinian Authority.

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

  • HMS Daring delivers aid to typhoon-hit island

    Royal Navy sailors are on the island of Guintacan which suffered extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure during Typhoon Haiyan.

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

  • Local authorities are failing in their duties to children who are missing education

    Too many children are not getting the education they are entitled to, according to an Ofsted report.

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  • Press briefing: afternoon 20 November 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Co-op, A&E funding, childcare and women bishops.

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

  • Letter to ACMD on their advice on khat

    Government's response to the advice on khat provided by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs.

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

  • Revised guidance to protect the health, safety and welfare of workers

    The Health and Safety Executive has published new help for employers on how to protect the health, safety and welfare of their workers.

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  • British High Commission Banjul becomes British Embassy

    British High Commission Banjul moves to British Embassy Banjul after Gambia's exit from Commonwealth

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