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  • Chancellor welcomes huge step forward in global fight against tax evasion

    Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies announce commitments to tackle tax evasion and enhance transparency

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

  • New consular opening hours for British missions in Germany

    Changed opening hours from Thursday 2 May 2013 in Berlin, Düsseldorf and Munich.

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

  • Bus users UK

    Transport Minister Norman Baker MP explains how the coalition government is committed to supporting buses in this video address.

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

  • New UK Visa Application Centre opens in Bali

    On 1 May a new UK visa application centre (VAC) will open in Bali.

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

  • British Ambassador speaks at Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2013

    Ambassador and British Embassy Tokyo staff show their support at Tokyo’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender event.

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

  • Better checks on TB history of cattle

    TB risk information about cattle will be shared at the point of sale so farmers will know the animal’s TB testing history.

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

  • Cancer deaths ‘vary significantly’ within a year of diagnosis among young adults

    The one year survival rate for teenagers and young adults diagnosed with cancer is more than 90% but the percentage of those who die within 12 months varies greatly according to cancer type.

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  • Award for UK Trade & Investment Teams in Seoul and Abu Dhabi

    UKTI teams in Seoul and Abu Dhabi have been awarded Silver medals for innovation at the most recent UKTI Leadership Conference.

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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

  • Drink driving rules tightened to improve road safety

    Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond announces drink driving rules are tightened to improve road safety.

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

  • Meeting with President of the United Arab Emirates

    The Prime Minister met the President of the United Arab Emirates in Downing Street on Wednesday 1 May 2013.

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

  • Northampton School wins competition to help ‘shape the future’

    Caroline Chisholm School is successful in competition held at the heart of Westminster.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UAE Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed welcome new UK-UAE agreements

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

  • Key roles of nurses and midwives: PHE June conference

    This conference brings together nurses and midwives to discuss the professions' contributions to improving health.

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  • High Commissioner meets President of Kenya

    High Commissioner Dr. Christian Turner today met H.E. President Kenyatta at State House.

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

  • Sham marriage cases on BBC’s Fake Britain

    Watch immigration officers thwart plans to cheat the UK immigration rules as they stop sham marriages in London and north west England.

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

  • The British Embassy in Mexico City is closed on May 1.

    Please note that the embassy, including the Consular and Visa sections and Trade Offices in Mexico, will be closed during Labor Day.

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

  • Government acts on compensation culture

    The latest stage of a series of reforms to turn the tide on the growing compensation culture has taken effect.

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

  • Government launches competition to find a commercial partner for the Behavioural Insights Team

    The Behavioural Insights Team, also known as the Nudge Unit, is the first policy unit to spin off from central government.

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

  • Damian Green meets football authorities over violence at games

    Police, ministers and senior football representatives met at the Home Office today (1 May) following disorder at several matches.

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