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  • Improving British consular services in Sylhet

    The changes will come into effect on 1 November and will improve our support for the most vulnerable.

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

  • Baroness Anelay opens event to mark 150 years of International Humanitarian Law

    The FCO today co-hosted an event with the British Red Cross marking 150 years of Geneva Conventions and International Humanitarian Law.

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

  • £2 million fund to tackle homophobic bullying in schools

    Organisations urged to come forward with ideas to stamp out homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying.

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

  • Remembrance Sunday 2014 in Japan: Wear a poppy with pride

    Embassy to participate in memorial service; see our list of where poppies are available in Japan

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

  • "We must not allow the crack down on women’s rights to go unheeded. Women must be part of the solution."

    Statement by Ambassador Peter Wilson, Charge d’Affaires and Deputy Permanent Representative of the UK Mission to the UN, to the Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security

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

  • Entrepreneurs encouraged to tap into creative accessible technologies market

    Government calls for more innovation in gadgets for disabled people and is offering £50,000 in brand-new prize, in a £400,000 competition.

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

  • Celebrating same sex marriages at the British Embassy Tokyo

    British Embassy conducts same sex marriage ceremony, the second to take place in Tokyo since the UK’s Marriage Act changed.

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

  • Speech of State Minister of Justice Lord Faulks in Kyrgyzstan

    On 10 October Lord Faulks delivered a speech on "Justice and Human Rights: A UK Perspective" at the Law Academy of the Kyrgyz Republic.

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

  • Baroness Anelay on UN Day 2014

    Speech by Minister for the United Nations, Baroness Anelay, at a reception held for UN Day

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

  • Caring Canines wins a Big Society Award

    The innovative Bournemouth voluntary group Caring Canines has won the Prime Minister's Big Society Award.

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

  • Your chance to shape UK priorities on gender equality

    New survey launched to collect views on improving the lives of women and girls in the UK.

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

  • Rob Wilson speech at the Foundation for Social Improvement Annual Conference

    The Minister for Civil Society spoke at the conference on how the government supports charity giving, social action and social investment.

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

  • Women in Enterprise: new support and advice

    Announcing a new webpage setting out the resources, advice and funding available for women looking to start or grow their businesses.

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

  • Foreign Office hosts Anti Slavery Day event

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Anelay and Home Office Minister for Modern Slavery and Organised Crime, Karen Bradley, mark Anti Slavery Day.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 20 October 2014

    The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on the EU, the Medical Innovation Bill, child poverty, the Muslim Brotherhood, public interest defence, social media and the Recall Bill.

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

  • State of the Nation 2014 Report published

    The Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission has published its second annual State of the Nation 2014 Report

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  • Government Ministers mark Anti Slavery Day

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Anelay and Home Office Minister for Modern Slavery and Organised Crime Karen Bradley mark Anti Slavery Day.

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

  • Celebrating 'Join In' and the volunteering legacy of London 2012

    Minister for Civil Society Rob Wilson spoke at a reception about the work of 'Join In', a charity that encourages volunteering in sports.

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

  • Conversion of civil partnerships into marriage

    Revised regulations set out the process for the conversion of civil partnerships into marriages, giving couples more choice.

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

  • World Day Against the Death Penalty

    Minister for Human Rights, Baroness Anelay, delivered a speech at Portcullis House to mark World Death Penalty Day.

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