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15 March 2014

News story: Ukraine - latest updates
seen at 18:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with Foreign Secretary Statement

This page brings together the latest statements and articles from the government on the situation in Ukraine:

Foreign Office travel advice for ...
Press release: UK responds to Russia’s Security Council veto on Ukraine resolution
seen at 18:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The United Nations Security Council met at 1500 (UK time) to discuss and vote on a resolution on Ukraine. The resolution was supported by 13 of the 15 Security Council members with one abstention, but Russia...

News story: Temporary change in emergency contact details - Nicosia
seen at 18:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Due to a technical fault the usual assistance number for the High Commission in Nicosia is temporarily unavailable. British nationals in need of urgent consular assistance should call the Foreign and Commonwealth...

Now published: The value of arts and culture to people and society – an evidence review
seen at 14:31, 15 March in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Now published: The value of arts and culture to people and society – an evidence review
News story: UK calls for international action on mephedrone
seen at 11:30, 15 March in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The synthetic stimulant, known as Meow Meow, was banned by the UK 4 years ago and 40 countries have controlled it so far.

After mephedrone was made a Class B drug in April 2010 there was a two-thirds ...

News story: Tackling global threat of serious and organised crime
seen at 11:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister for Modern Slavery and Organised Crime Karen Bradley met delegates from countries including Peru, Nigeria, Afghanistan and Pakistan at the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna.

The...

Press release: New UK support for Syria
seen at 09:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK has today allocated over £36 million in funding to organisations working inside Syria and across the region. This includes:

Support for girls and women (£5.95 million).

The...

Press release: Zero hours contracts consultation closes with over 30,000 responses
seen at 02:30, 15 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The 12 week consultation was launched in late December 2013 by Business Secretary Vince Cable, following a review of evidence on the extent of the use of zero hours contracts conducted last summer (2013...