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<p>The UK Government notes the report by the Religious Freedom and Business Foundation,
in cooperation with the APPG for International Freedom of Religion or Belief,<em> Building
Freedom of Religion or Belief Through Faith-And-Belief Friendly Workplaces: A Call
to Action</em>, published on 20 November.</p><p>Promoting the right to freedom of
religion or belief (FoRB) is one of the UK's longstanding human rights priorities.
As well as championing FoRB, we have consistently supported the UN Guiding Principles
(UNGPs) on business and human rights, which are widely regarded as the authoritative
international framework to steer practical action by Governments and businesses worldwide
on this important agenda.</p><p>The Government is clear that it expects all UK businesses
to respect human rights, including FoRB, throughout their operations, in line with
the UNGPs.</p>
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