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  • Statement on Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill: third reading

    Statement by Maria Miller, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport & Minister for Women and Equalities, 21 May 2013

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

  • British Embassy in Santiago flies rainbow flag

    The embassy raised the rainbow flag to mark International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 17 May 2013

    The PMS took questions on gay marriage, Nigel Farrange, Sri Lanka, the cost of politics, Europe, childcare and the Spending Review.

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

  • International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

    Jo Swinson marks the government’s commitment to advancing LGB&T equality

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

  • FCO marks International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

    On International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, our clear message is that human rights are universal and should be equal for all.

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

  • Embassy pledges support for Laos’ second annual Gay Pride event

    On the 2013 International Day Against Homophobia, the Embassy announces support for Lao PDR's LGBT Pride event to be held in Vientiane.

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

  • British Embassy Ljubljana marks International Day against Homophobia

    British Ambassador Andrew Page and British council Director James Hampson issue a statement to mark the International Day against Homophobia.

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

  • International Day against homophobia and transphobia

    Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) rights remain a key issue in the FCO’s human rights work.

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

  • International Day against homophobia and transphobia

    Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) rights remain a key issue in the FCO’s human rights work.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 16 May 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on oil pricing, the Private Member's Bill, tax, BP, equal marriage and Lynton Crosby.

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

  • Jo Swinson launches Business is Good for Equality report

    British Chambers of Commerce booklet highlights how diversity is good for business.

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

  • DCMS IT issues resolved

    Problems receiving and sending emails fixed.

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

  • Introducing HM Passport Office

    The agency for renewing passports is changing its name to reflect its changing role and official status.

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

  • Moroccan journalists on freedom of expression

    British Embassy Rabat asked two journalists about their views on the importance of freedom of press on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister encourages Essex parents to take up free childcare

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg today encouraged parents of toddlers in Essex to check if they can get free childcare.

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

  • New non-executive directors appointed to the DCMS board

    Ruby McGregor-Smith and Ajay Chowdhury have been appointed as non-executive directors to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) board by Culture Secretary Maria Miller.

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

  • Supporting Human Rights and Democracy in the OPTs

    The Human Rights and Democracy Strategic Programme Fund (HRD SPF) helps initiatives aiming to promote Human Rights and Democracy in the OPTs

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

  • Press briefing: morning 7 May 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesman answered questions Cabinet, Queen's Speech, CHOGM, Royal Charter, Lobbyists Charter, Nigel Evans, Dalai Lama.

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

  • British High Commission Banjul marks World Press Freedom Day

    The UK government and the British High Commission Banjul marked the 20th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day.

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

  • £2 million grant scheme to boost childcare opens its doors

    A £2 million scheme to boost childcare businesses and get more women into work has opened its doors for applications today.

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