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The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) is constitutionally distinct and separate from the UK, with its own laws and Administration.
The strategy for biodiversity in Overseas Territories.
Ministerial statement Nature is the monopoly provider of everything we…
The long-term agreement secures future of joint UK-US military base at Diego Garcia.
Jonathan Powell appointed as the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for negotiations between the UK and Mauritius on the exercise of sovereignty over the BIOT.
Details of Ministry of Defence's contribution to the 14 territories which make up the British Overseas Territories.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The governments of the Republic of Mauritius and the UK gave a statement on the Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia.
This page provides the annual review summaries for the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programmes in Overseas Territories.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
This guidance is for people of Chagossian descent who have, or are applying for, British citizenship and are planning to move to the UK.
Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds updated Parliament on work to protect the environment of the British Indian Ocean Territory
Government partners with conservation charity ZSL to launch app update allowing tracking and logging of creatures in waters around British Overseas Territories.
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