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Human rights in Europe and beyond need to be protected

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:11:13 GMT

Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, the Rt. Hon Kenneth Clarke MP sets out how proposed reforms to the European Court of Human Rights will tackle the huge backlog of cases in the Court in Strasbourg.

Budget 2012

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:45:52 GMT

The Chancellor presents the Budget for 2012, setting out the UK Government’s plans for the economy and public finances.

Discover EU Careers - A message from the Foreign Secretary, William Hague

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Foreign Secretary William Hague is encouraging British nationals to consider a career working in the European Union institutions.

Foreign Office Minister urges comprehensive action to combat Afghan drugs trade

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:46:44 GMT

Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has welcomed renewed international commitments to strengthen efforts to tackle the Afghan drugs trade.

Winter Youth Olympic Games 2012 - starting 13 January

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:34:03 GMT

The first ever Winter Youth Olympic Games have started in the Austrian town of Innsbruck. Team GB have sent 24 young hopefuls, competing in 10 different disciplines. Good luck to everyone!

Past the 200 days milestone

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:58:54 GMT

Into the final straight, the Olympic countdown continues

Austrian President to meet The Queen

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:46:46 GMT

President Heinz Fischer welcomed at Buckingham Palace

Lastest reports on Iran's nuclear programme

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:27:16 GMT

BBC Radio 4 PM programme interviews Ambassador Simon Smith, member of the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Govenors, about the latest report on Iran's nuclear programme. Originally broadcast live on Friday 18 November 2011.

Travel update: Astonbury Limited ceases trading

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:02:09 GMT

Astonbury Limited, trading as Skyjet and Skyjet Travel have ceased trading with immediate affect. The Civil Aviation Authority have published information for travellers.

Climate change: there is no plan B

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:59:29 GMT

Time is almost up. It is critical we secure a legally binding approach on climate change in Durban. John Ashton's article in the Guardian published on Monday November, 2011.