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LGBT community in Macedonia came together at our Residence recently to support diversity, equality, and enjoy a slice of rainbow cake.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has highlighted a dramatic rise in cases of men being forced into marriage over the last two years.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
New electronic system to modernise the way marriages are registered.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
In light of the pandemic's impact on wedding services, and following complaints made to our COVID-19 Taskforce, we've published an open letter to businesses in the weddings sector.
The Russian election, same sex marriages and alcohol pricing were among the topics discussed at this session.
Minister Kris Hopkins welcomes change in legislation allowing NI men to have their convictions quashed.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Revised regulations set out the process for the conversion of civil partnerships into marriages, giving couples more choice.
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland's opening speech at the PinkNews Summer Reception 2023 at Stormont.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Norwegian Ambassador to the OSCE delivers a joint statement on behalf of Canada, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and the UK in support of the LGBTI community.
Ambassador of Canada to the OSCE, Jocelyn Kinnear, delivers a statement on IDAHOBIT on behalf of Andorra, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
Plans to allow religious buildings in England and Wales to host civil ceremonies announced.
The Prime Minister spoke at a Pride reception in Downing Street to celebrate the contribution that lesbian, gay, bi and trans people make to the UK.
Employment Tribunal decision.
Tackling poverty and promoting a strong, cohesive society through strengthening families and the instituion of marriage.
The government has launched a review into the impact of the pre-2000 ban on homosexual personnel in the military.
Ambassador Natasha Meli Daudey of Malta delivers a joint statement on behalf of 33 participating States to mark Pride 2023.
Prime Minister spoke to workers at Airbus in Brougton, Wales.
On 7 February the British Embassy in Budapest hosted two lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender roundtable discussions.
Outdoor civil wedding and partnership ceremonies in England and Wales are set to be legalised for the first time – offering greater choice to couples in a boost to the wedding sector.
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