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  • Annual Benefit Increases

    Most working age benefits will go up by one percent from 8 April 2013, while key disability and carers benefits will increase by inflation.

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

  • Featherstone: Breaking Darfur’s dependency on aid

    Britain will help end Darfur’s dependency on emergency relief and give millions the chance to grow food and rebuild their livelihoods

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

  • Iran nuclear talks end with no agreement

    Talks between the E3+3 (UK, US, France, Germany, Russia and China), EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Iran have concluded.

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

  • Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and British High Commissioner Robert Gibson unveil Diamond Jubilee sculpture

    "The sculpture is a tribute to Her Majesty the Queen’s role as the mother figure of the Commonwealth"

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

  • New immigration rules benefitting businesses and students come into force

    Changes to the Immigration Rules today show government's commitment to attracting the brightest and best to the UK

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

  • Diamond Jubilee sculpture: a tribute to Her Majesty the Queen’s role as the mother figure of the Commonwealth

    British High Commissioner's speech during the unveiling event. This is a transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered.

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

  • Crackdown on rip-off card charges begins

    A ban on excessive charges for people who use debit or credit cards to buy goods and services comes into force today

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

  • The Daily Mail claims that waste meant for recycling is dumped in landfill abroad

    The Daily Mail claims that millions of tonnes of household rubbish sorted for recycling is being shipped abroad and ends up in landfill.

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

  • Regional social enterprises to receive support from £10 million government fund

    Funding for two new incubators will offer intensive support to social enterprises in London, West Midlands and the North.

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

  • Soldiers help excavate Roman site in Wales

    An award-winning project is using archaeology to aid the recovery of injured soldiers.

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

  • Video welcome from Duncan Selbie

    Duncan Selbie, Chief Executive of Public Health England, talks about PHE's remit and vision.

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  • British Consul-General discusses co-operation opportunities in Bavaria

    British Consul-General visits district of Traunstein and underlines close ties between UK and Bavaria

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

  • Prosperity Fund: British High Commission in Pretoria invites bids

    The deadline for submitting bids is Friday 26 April 2013 by 17:00.

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

  • Front line Army chef commended

    A British Army chef has been recognised by the senior UK commander in Helmand for his social and culinary contributions in Afghanistan.

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

  • DFID Research: New chickpeas set to increase food security

    A draft genome sequence of chickpeas, developed by scientists from the Generation Challenge Programme, is predicted to have huge benefits for the developing world.

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

  • Somalia and the G8

    The UK is working with the international community through the UK's Presidency of the G8 to support the rebuilding of Somalia.

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

  • The UK – a partner for Morocco

    Op-ed by British ambassador to Morocco, Clive Alderton, on the relationship between Morocco and the UK published by Le Matin (French daily).

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

  • Oldest gallantry award for stand-out soldier

    A soldier who went to live in Spain and joined the British Army's Royal Gibraltar Regiment has been awarded a Mention in Despatches.

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

  • Job vacancy at the British Embassy Athens

    The UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) team is recruiting for a Commercial Assistant.

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

  • Major libraries to hold the nation’s digital memory

    Changes to legal deposit will ensure UK’s online publications are preserved.

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