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  • Women to benefit from £10 million for better maternity environments

    £10 million is being awarded to trusts as part of the government’s drive to improve maternity care for women and babies.

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

  • Arab Partnership-supported roundtable on strengthening media in Egypt

    The Arab Partnership team from the British Embassy attended a discussion on "professionalism of media after June 30th events" organised by the Media Diversity Institute in cooperation with Cairo Institute for Human…

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

  • UK supports municipalities coping with the Syria refugee crisis

    The UK funds a project supporting Lebanon’s municipal responses to vulnerable hosts and Syrian refugees nationwide

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

  • Councils receive share of roads repair funding

    Extra money for repairs to local roads damaged by severe weather.

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

  • Changes to the UK visa application process, Romania

    The Visa Application Centre will move to Regus Business Centre, Bucharest City Centre, C.A. Rosetti 17, 2nd district, Bucharest

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

  • Budget extension of Help to Buy equity loan creates thousands of construction jobs

    Help to Buy Equity loan scheme extension creating new construction jobs

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

  • UKTI Collaborate with Nigerians in the Square Mile To Showcase UK’s Excellence In Finance, Professional & Business Services Sectors

    In collaboration with UK Trade & Investment, Nigerians in the Square Mile have been visiting Nigeria on a trade mission to showcase the UK’s excellence and innovation in the finance, professional and business services se…

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

  • Kent coastal redoubt protected once again

    Prompt action by Ministry of Defence staff has saved a Napoleonic fortification threatened after winter storms damaged nearby sea defences.

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  • International award recognises Dounreay commitment to safety

    Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd is one of the global organisations to be awarded the British Safety Council's highest rating

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  • British Embassy and House of Fraser in Abu Dhabi

    Abu Dhabi selected as House of Fraser’s first international home and the British Embassy join forces to promote Fashion and Retail is GREAT.

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

  • Budget Boost for UK Film Industry

    New measures announced to help support film production in the UK.

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

  • Changes to UK Visa Application Centres in Ghana

    During March, our new commercial partner for UK visa services, Teleperformance Ltd, will take over the running of our Visa Application Centre in Ghana.

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

  • Gifting of bridges to the Government of Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary sets out plans to gift six logistical support bridges, & spares pack for maintenance of bridges to Helmand DPW.

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

  • New flag flying high as the County Durham celebrates

    In celebration of the first County Durham day the county’s new flag has taken pride of place outside the department’s offices.

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

  • Over a quarter of a million people escape long-term unemployment thanks to the Work Programme

    Over a quarter of a million jobseekers have escaped long-term unemployment and found lasting work – normally at least 6 months.

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

  • Afghanistan: Closure of the Helmand Provincial Reconstruction Team

    Today (20 March 2014) is the final working day for the Helmand PRT, having operated for over seven years as a UK-led platform.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 20 March 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Ukraine, the Budget, TV licences and flight MH370.

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

  • Chancellor George Osborne's Budget 2014 speech

    The Budget 2014 speech in full.

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

  • Budget 2014: Key announcements

    Budget 2014: Chancellor sets out how the government is taking further action to build a resilient economy.

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

  • EFA is changing the way it works

    EFA has gone live on GOV.UK and making more changes to improve things for its customers.

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