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16 March 2014

News story: Ukraine - latest updates
seen at 20:30, 16 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: Crimea referendum should not convince anyone, says William Hague
seen at 20:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Arriving in Brussels for the meeting of EU Foreign Ministers tomorrow, Foreign Secretary William Hague said:

I condemn the fact that this referendum has taken place, in breach of the Ukrainian constitution...

News story: British forces achieve base closure milestone in Afghanistan
seen at 16:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

In a complex and well-planned operation spanning more than a month, Main Operating Base (MOB) Lashkar Gah and Patrol Base (PB) Lashkar Gah Durai have been handed over to Afghan control. A third base, MOB Price...

UK Sport says exceptional performances at Sochi 2014 mark breakthrough Games for ParalympicsGB
seen at 14:30, 16 March in UK Sport (Our copy).
ParalympicsGB finish Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games with six medals and achieve all UK Sport targets.
News story: Chancellor announces major boost to housebuilding
seen at 14:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Chancellor has today announced further support for hardworking people to realise their home owning aspirations and support construction of 120,000 new homes.

The Help to Buy: equity loan scheme, which...

Press release: Foreign & Commonwealth Office Minister welcomes Commonwealth statement on Fiji
seen at 14:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

On Friday 14 March the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) reduced Fiji’s full suspension to a suspension from councils of the Commonwealth, permitting Fiji to join a number of Commonwealth activities...

Guidance: PSBP: midlands (private finance batch)
seen at 11:31, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

The PSBP midlands private finance batch comprises 8 secondary schools, the first school being Top Valley Academy in Nottingham.

News story: Government to make it easier to check that you’ve got the right bank deal
seen at 11:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The government is committed to improving competition in High Street banking. The Treasury and Department for Business, Innovation and Skills have secured an agreement from the major current account providers...