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Please take note of the recent changes in the application process for a UK passport, now in effect in Venezuela.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
On 19 February 2015, the British Embassy organised a charity film screening for 300 disadvantaged children to watch the Paddington movie.
The British Embassy in Budapest and Amnesty International Hungary have signed a sponsorship agreement on 16 January 2015.
Expertise sharing continues one year on from Japan’s enactment of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction
The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 28th Session today with important resolutions on Syria, Iran, Libya, Burma, DPRK and freedom of religion or belief
Report suggests increased self-consciousness and lower confidence after Year 3 can stop girls participating in sport
Francis Maude has appointed Natalie Campbell and Rachael Robathan as members of the Big Lottery Fund UK Board.
Foreign Office Minister highlights need to hold human rights violators to account in Syria.
This newsletter gives an update on the UK’s 59th CSW programme and outcomes of the session
England marks two major anniversaries. It will be 800 years since the signing of the Magna Carta and 750 years since the formation of the first English parliament.
£2 million funding boost will help 115 athletes prepare for 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles.
Women and Equalities Minister speaks at the launch of Cranfield University’s Female FTSE 2015.
Two Cabinet Office funded schemes will help social entrepreneurs create positive social change across London, the South East and Liverpool.
Africa Minister James Duddridge appalled by abhorrent abduction of women and children in northern Nigeria.
The Digital Friends initiative will recruit civil servants to share skills with friends, family and neighbours and help them get online.
Significant progress continues to be made with increased gender diversity in the boardrooms of the UK’s top companies.
Funds awarded to projects to train school staff and provide support for pupils affected by homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying.
The Foreign Office has expressed concern at the arrest and detention of five women's rights activists in China.
Stephen Jack OBE and Professor Peter Cooke reappointed as Chair and Vice Chair of the Independent Living Fund board of trustees.
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