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  • British Overseas Territories Investment Forum 2013

    Overseas Territories Investment Forum showcased the diverse opportunities for British businesses and investors in the Overseas Territories.

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

  • Foreign Office Crisis Response IT system

    Our new Crisis IT system is operational. Crisis Hub is designed to make it easier for Brits affected by a crisis overseas to ask for help.

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

  • Minister Swire regrets further executions in Japan

    Following news of two executions in Japan, FCO Minister Hugo Swire has called for an end to the practice worldwide.

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

  • Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council

    Foreign Office minister Mark Simmonds MP has updated Parliament on the outcome of this year’s Joint Ministerial Council.

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

  • RAF flies second wave of vehicles to French peacekeepers

    The RAF has delivered more French armoured vehicles to the Central African Republic in support of France's peacekeeping operation.

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

  • New FCO figures show parental child abduction cases on the rise

    Almost two children a day are abducted to a foreign country by parents

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

  • UK calls on Sudan to cooperate with ICC

    Statement delivered by UK Representative on ICC Darfur to UN Security Council

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

  • FCO Minister visits Kenya

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds visits Kenya for its 50th anniversary of Independence.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for restraint from Ukrainian Government

    Foreign Secretary William Hague urges calm in light of further violence in Ukraine.

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

  • Human Rights as Supreme Value

    Speech given by Deputy Head of Mission, Greg Quinn, on 9 December. This is an English transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered.

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

  • Changes to passport services for British nationals in Malaysia

    The British Government is making important changes to the passport service for British nationals living overseas

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

  • Speech at the Queen's baton relay welcome ceremony in Tonga

    The Queen's baton relay team is in Tonga for three days this week. Elizabeth Daniel, head of the Political section at the British High Commission in Suva represented Her Majesty's Government at the baton's wel…

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

  • Supporting Chile’s human rights agenda

    To mark UN Human Rights Day, we present the most relevant work carried out during 2013 with the Chilean government and civil society.

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

  • Baroness Warsi marks UN Human Rights Day

    UK to continue to lead international efforts to promote and advance Human Rights in 2014.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on 2013 UN Human Rights Day

    Foreign Secretary marks UN Human Rights Day and commits to using the UK's Human Rights Council seat to uphold human rights for all.

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

  • UK deeply concerned at imminent use of death penalty in Bangladesh

    Baroness Warsi expresses concerns over imminent use of death penalty in Bangladesh.

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

  • Lord Livingston becomes new Trade Minister

    Lord Livingston has today (10 December 2013) succeeded Lord Green as Trade and Investment Minister.

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

  • Organisation for Security & Cooperation in Europe Ministerial Council

    FCO Minister David Lidington has updated Parliament on Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe Ministerial Council, 5-6 December.

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

  • Travel advice: Bayern Munich vs Manchester City

    Advice for fans travelling to Germany for Manchester City’s match with Bayern Munich on 10 December 2013

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

  • UK Support to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the UK's contribution to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon.

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