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  • All UK visa applications to be made online

    From Monday 6 May 2013, applicants and their dependants who are applying for a UK visa will need to make their applications online.

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

  • Foreign Secretary written statement on Consular Strategy 2013-16

    The Foreign Secretary today launched a new strategy for consular services from 2013 to 2016 titled “Consular Excellence”

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

  • UK champions a greater role for Commonwealth youth

    Foreign Office Minister attends Commonwealth Youth Ministers’ Meeting to discuss involvement of young people in current affairs.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report launch

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has launched the Foreign Office Human Rights and Democracy report for 2012.

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

  • 2012 Annual Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The 2012 Foreign and Commonwealth Office Report on Human Rights and Democracy

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

  • Death of former Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher: Condolence book at the British High Commission in Colombo

    A condolence book has been opened at the British High Commission in Colombo, for people to leave their tributes to Baroness Thatcher.

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

  • Death of former Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher: Condolence book at the British High Commission in Colombo

    A condolence book has been opened at the British High Commission in Colombo, for people to leave their tributes to Baroness Thatcher.

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

  • Statement on detention of former Maldives President

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt calls for a fair and transparent trial after arrest and detention of Maldives former President Nasheed.

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

  • Britain concerned at abuse victim sentence in Maldives

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt welcomes statement from the Maldives Government that protecting the rights of the child is top priority.

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

  • UK monitoring with concern recent events in Maldives

    United Kingdom calls on all parties in Maldives to exercise restraint and engage in constructive political dialogue ahead of elections.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets former President of the Maldives

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met the leader of the Maldives Democratic Party and former President of Maldives Mohamed Nasheed today.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes Maldives report

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt spoke following the publication of the Commission of National Inquiry's report on transfer of power in the Maldives.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister's statement on the political situation in Maldives

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said that he hopes high level talks between political parties can start soon, and that these can identify peaceful ways through current difficulties.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister Welcomes Progress in Maldives

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt spoke after the appointment to the Commission of National Inquiry of a representative for the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).

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

  • Foreign Secretary responds to developments in the Maldives

    While speaking in Parliament, Foreign Secretary William Hague addressed the situation in the Maldives.

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

  • Unrest in the Maldives

    The Foreign Office advise against all but essential travel to the Maldivian capital Male following political demonstrations and unrest.

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

  • Strong UK support for the democratic reform process in Maldives

    Foreign Secretary William Hague expresses support for the democratic process in Maldives and its leading role in tackling climate change.

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

  • Change of British High Commissioner to Sri-Lanka

    Mr John Rankin has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Non-Resident British High Commissioner to the Republic of Maldives.

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

  • Judicial independence in the Maldives

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt expresses the UK's "continued support" for the democratic process in the Maldives.

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

  • Clashes in the Maldives

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has spoken of his concern over violent clashes between political groups in the Maldives.

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