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  • International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers Association

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has updated Parliament on the launch, governance and membership of the Association.

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

  • British Embassy Berne closed

    The British Embassy in Berne will be closed during the afternoon of 14 August and on 26 August 2013

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

  • Changes to notarial services

    Berne will no longer issue Civil Status Declarations to British Nationals residing in Switzerland and getting married in Switzerland.

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

  • "Spend your time at the festival in Switzerland, not with us"

    Foreign Office warns music fans visiting Switzerland to follow two simple steps to avoid becoming victims of crime.

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

  • UKTI Switzerland & Liechtenstein concludes a busy six months rolling out the UK Life Sciences Strategy

    In April a joint ministerial visit took place in Switzerland, and in May Swiss companies attended a seminar on the UK Medtech market.

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

  • Human Rights in Art Event at the United Nations in Geneva

    In a unique partnership between arts and diplomacy, the UK sets down a challenge to think creatively about implementing human rights around the world.

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

  • Changes to passport services

    From 3 June, passport applications from British nationals in Switzerland will be processed in the UK.

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

  • British Embassy in Berne warns of email scam

    Scam emails purporting to be from the British Embassy in Berne have been sent to individuals offering support for visa applications

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

  • British Embassy Berne closed for public holiday on 20 May

    The embassy will be closed on Monday 20 May for a public holiday.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Switzerland

    Mr David John Moran has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Switzerland and non-resident Ambassador to Liechtenstein.

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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

  • G8 Foreign Ministers' Meeting

    On 10 and 11 April, Foreign Secretary William Hague will meet with G8 Foreign Ministers in London to discuss his key policy priorities

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

  • British Embassy Berne closed over Easter

    The British Embassy in Berne will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday

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

  • Skiers: avoid injury and expensive medical bills

    We urge winter sports holidaymakers to know their limits before hitting the slopes.

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

  • UK and Switzerland reinforce their close bilateral relationship

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Switzerland's Federal Councillor for Foreign Affairs Didier Burkhalter in London on 1 August.

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

  • Minister for Europe visits Switzerland

    The British Minister of State for Europe, The Rt Hon David Lidington MP, visited Switzerland on 20-21 June at the invitation of Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter.

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

  • Iran's nuclear programme: "We recognise Iran's rights, but insist that it fulfils its obligations"

    EU High Representative Catherine Ashton spoke on behalf of the E3+3 after talks with Iran on 6-7 December in Geneva.

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