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25 August 2014

Press release: Joint Statement on Libya by the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States
seen at 22:30, 25 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The governments of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States strongly condemn the escalation of fighting and violence in and around Tripoli, Benghazi, and across Libya, especially against...

Speech: 'Britain is ready and able to help India build brighter future'
seen at 18:30, 25 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Find out more about the Deputy Prime Minister’s visit to India.

India’s drive and energy

Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen… Chief Economist of the World Bank, Kaushik Basu has described...

News story: Nick Clegg: India visit
seen at 18:30, 25 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added updates on the Deputy Prime Minister's visit with PM Modi and GREAT Business Conference speech.

The Deputy Prime Minister will lead the first trade mission to India since Prime Minister Narendra...

FOI release: FCO losses over £500 for financial year 2012 to 2013
seen at 16:31, 25 August in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0054-14 provides a table giving amounts and description of losses over £500 for financial year 2012 to 2013. It explains that more information can be found in Annex 4.10 of Managing Public ...

Guidance: Colombia – Prisoner Pack
seen at 16:31, 25 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update in Prisoners Pack document

This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British Nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how to apply for a transfer back to a UK...

Op HERRICK 20 Updates - Aug 2014
seen at 16:30, 25 August in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

Please follow the link for Op HERRICK 20 updates:http://bfgnet.de/login.html  Updated 25 August 2014 <...
Press release: Nick Clegg meets Prime Minister Modi in New Delhi
seen at 16:30, 25 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Ed Davey met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (25 August) at his official residence, the Panchavati in New Delhi. ...

FOI release: FOI release: FCO’s staff guides to expenditure for overseas trips
seen at 14:30, 25 August in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0170-14 explains expenditure for staff travelling overseas and gives the guidance for visiting China, France, Germany, Kazakhstan, Netherlands and South Korea. It explains that the guides to expenditure...

FOI release: FOI release: FCO’s recruitment of graduate interns
seen at 14:30, 25 August in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0179-14 refers to the Graduate Internship Scheme 2014 conducted on the FCO’s behalf by CAPITA. The response gives the number of applicants, how many were interviewed and how many had Masters degrees ...

FOI release: FOI release: language and interpretation tenders
seen at 14:30, 25 August in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0222-14 gives details of the Pan-Government Framework for Translation, Transcription and Ancillary Services and the Pan-Government Framework for Face-to-Face Interpreting Services and Language Skills. ...

FOI release: FOI release: FCO’s staff guidance on freedom of information requests
seen at 14:30, 25 August in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0300-14 gives a digest of the information on the FCO’s intranet on how staff should deal with a freedom of information request. The letter explains parts of the guidance

FOI release: FOI release: FCO’s voluntary exit scheme for employees
seen at 14:30, 25 August in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0067-14 gives numbers of female staff of a certain grade in specific circumstances, such as Special Unpaid Leave (SUPL), offered voluntary exit

FOI release: FOI release: FCO’s ministerial media training
seen at 14:30, 25 August in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0828-13 gives total cost of media training for ministers, names of ministers who received training and names of companies that provided training

FOI release: FOI release: FCO's social media and Twitter training
seen at 14:30, 25 August in Search (Our copy).

FOI refs 0826-13 and 0827-13 (combined response) give details of how much money has been spent on social media training, in particular Twitter training, since May 2010. The response gives examples of how and ...

News story: Points of Light: August 2014 winners
seen at 14:30, 25 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient 93: Angela Sanford

The following people were given a Points of Light award in August 2014 (the numbering continues from July’s winners):

77. Brian Borland (South Ayrshire...
Speech: 'Britain is ready and able to help India build brighter future'
seen at 14:30, 25 August in News and communications (Our copy).
India’s Drive & Energy

Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen…Chief Economist of the World Bank, Kaushik Basu has described the hustle and bustle of India as the sound of its economic engine revving.

News story: Ebola: government response
seen at 14:30, 25 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added a link to the 24 August update on Ebola in a British national working in Sierra Leone.

Read the latest update on Ebola in a British national working in Sierra Leone.

An ...

FOI release: FOI release: FCO’s personal injury compensation paid to employees
seen at 11:31, 25 August in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0053-14 gives the number of cases and cost of personal injury compensation paid to employees within last 12 months and 5 years

FOI release: FOI release: attendees at legal seminar Lancaster House Feb 2014
seen at 11:31, 25 August in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0095-14 explains that academics, lawyers and officials from across government attended the event but the list of attendees is withheld under Sections 40 and 41 of the Freedom of Information Act. However...

FOI release: FOI release: outstanding traffic fines for diplomatic missions in the UK
seen at 11:31, 25 August in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0141-14 gives information on parking fines, congestion charge debts and alleged serious offences allegedly committed by members of the diplomatic community in the UK for the years 2011, 2012, 2013. The...

FOI release: FOI release: diplomatic immunity between HMG and the Government of India (GOI)
seen at 11:31, 25 August in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0168-14 gives a link to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (VCDR) 1961 and explains how diplomatic immunity is applied to UK-based staff in approved diplomatic positions in India and to Indian...

Guidance: Pakistan – Consular Fees
seen at 09:30, 25 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated exhange rate

A full list of Consular fees

Open consultation: Zero hours employment contracts: exclusivity clause ban avoidance
seen at 09:30, 25 August in Search (Our copy).

The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill will ban the use of exclusivity clauses in contracts that do not guarantee any hours.

This consultation seeks views on the best way to prevent...

Consultation outcome: Zero hours employment contracts
seen at 09:30, 25 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Statement on government response added.

This is an online consultation that seeks views from as many participants as possible. It seeks further evidence on the problems identified around...

Paderborn Housing Support Office
seen at 09:30, 25 August in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
  Paderborn Housing Support Office has now relocated from Building 15 Barker Barracks to Building 1 Normandy Barracks.  The new postal address is:   Paderborn Housing Support Office ...
Press release: Search for the Great British High Street moves up a gear in final week
seen at 09:30, 25 August in News and communications (Our copy).

High Streets Minister Penny Mordaunt today (25 August 2014) urged town and cities across Britain to get their applications in for the Great British High Street competition before it closes on 30 August...

Press release: Cable: No loopholes in zero hours exclusivity ban
seen at 09:30, 25 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Business Secretary Vince Cable has called on business, unions and individuals to help identify and close potential loopholes in plans to ban the use of exclusivity clauses in zero hours contracts (ZHC).

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News story: Nick Clegg: India visit
seen at 02:30, 25 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Deputy Prime Minister will lead the first trade mission to India since Prime Minister Narendra Modi was elected in May. Ed Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, and Lord Dholakia, the ...

Press release: Deputy Prime Minister leads first trade delegation to meet new Indian government
seen at 02:30, 25 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, will today begin a 3-day visit to India with a 40-strong trade delegation to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the new Indian government’s focus on economic...

Press release: Search for the Great British High Street moves up a gear in final week
seen at 02:30, 25 August in News and communications (Our copy).

High Streets Minister Penny Mordaunt today (25 August 2014) urged town and cities across Britain to get their applications in for the Great British High Street competition before it closes on 30 August...