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  • Real-terms cut in Council Tax for third year running

    The government's Council Tax freeze deal helps to cut residents' cost of living.

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

  • British Embassy Madrid on social media

    Follow the news and activities of the British Embassy Madrid and the British consulates in Spain.

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

  • Arctic convoy heroes honoured

    Royal Navy and Merchant Navy sailors have received long-awaited Arctic Convoy Medals from Prime Minister David Cameron

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

  • HMRC keeps up the pressure on tax cheats

    Tax cheats who become insolvent to dodge their companies’ tax obligations face up to 5 years scrutiny from HMRC.

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

  • Government launches information sharing partnership on cyber security

    New cyber partnership launched to help government and industry share information and intelligence on cyber security threats.

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

  • New step for localism as every regional plan has gone

    The final 3 regional strategies for the West Midlands, South West and the North West are to be abolished.

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

  • Statement in response to Lord Browne's report 'Getting a grip'

    Cabinet Office and HM Treasury statement in response to Lord Browne’s 2013 report on major project execution and control in government

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

  • International agreement to fight illegal drug trade

    The UK and Peru have signed a new agreement to crack down on illegal drug smuggling and organised crime

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

  • British Ambassador congratulates Uzbekistan on football win

    Her Majesty’s Ambassador, George Edgar OBE, attended Uzbekistan’s 1-0 victory over Lebanon in the new Bunyodkor stadium in Tashkent on 26 March

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

  • Our offices in Bucharest are closed for Easter

    British Embassy in Bucharest will be closed for Good Friday and Easter Monday holidays.

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

  • Appointments to the Board of the UK Statistics Authority

    Two new appointments have been made to the Board of the UK Statistics Authority - Carolyn Fairbairn and Professor David Hand.

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

  • The new home on the web for the Identity and Passport Service

    GOV.UK is the new place for corporate and policy information from the Identity and Passport Service.

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  • Consular staff in Turkey join blood donation campaign

    British Consulate staff donate 70 units of blood as part of Turkish Red Crescent campaign

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

  • Greek education conference highlights UK expertise

    British Ambassador John Kittmer praises UK's unique place in emerging transnational education trends.

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

  • Enhancing cooperation between the British and Uzbek Parliaments

    Ambassador George Edgar met Uzbek parliamentary officials,Ms Okilakhon Karakhodjaeva and Mr Bekzod Musayev

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

  • Consul General Nick McInnes speaks at Commonwealth Day event

    British Consul General Nick McInnes addressed a crowd of more than 300 people from the corporate and diplomatic community.

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

  • British-Uzbek project on the Great Silk Road

    Her Majesty's Ambassador George Edgar attended an international conference entitled ‘Continuity and Modernity on the Great Silk Road’

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

  • New British boost for healthcare in DR Congo

    Six million people in DR Congo to get essential healthcare under a new British programme to improve lives and help create sustainable peace

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

  • Policies are putting a cushion between energy prices and household bills - Davey

    New analysis highlights the extent to which energy and climate change policies are tempering the impact on household energy bills of global gas prices and network costs.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister speech on employee ownership: Robert Oakeshott Memorial Lecture

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg gave the inaugural Robert Oakeshott Memorial Lecture.

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