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  • Innovation Fund opens to get more people on the electoral register

    With so many young people not on the electoral register, an Innovation Fund has been launched to encourage people onto the electoral roll.

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

  • Consul in Italy warns Brits not to let their passport expire

    British Embassy in Rome is urging Brits to take care of their passports and renew them in good time.

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

  • Wartime craft gets soldiers to scouts' island

    Nottingham army reserves have used a D-Day landing craft to transport their equipment across a river to upgrade a scout group's island base.

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

  • Global expert publishes world-leading safety plan for NHS

    Patients will have confidence in a safe NHS and staff will be supported to make safe care the priority

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

  • The age of algorithms

    Advice to the Prime Minister from the CST on algorithms, analytics, modelling and data for growth and public sector efficiencies.

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  • Waste plan: Have your say

    Consumers, businesses and councils are urged to give their views on a plan to cut waste thrown away, save money and protect the environment.

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

  • UKTI announces Entrepreneur Festival to bring global talent to Britain

    The Entrepreneur Festival, launched by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), is a new venture aimed at boosting Britain’s community of young entrepreneurs with global ambitions.

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

  • British Embassy closed for Eid Alfitr

    The British Embassy will be closed from Thursday 8 August till Sunday 11 August on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr.

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

  • Students are now being interviewed at the visa application centres

    Students who make a Tier 4 visa application can now expect to be interviewed when they attend the visa application centre to lodge their application.

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

  • Largest ever UK disaster response for Syria crisis

    David Cameron announces £175 million in humanitarian aid for the Syrian crisis.

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

  • Office closures in Italy in August

    The British Embassy in Rome and our Consulates in Italy will be closed on Thursday 15 August and Monday 26 August.

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

  • Supporting Political Consensus-Building in Tunisia

    Facilitating dialogue around democratic transition

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

  • Big new UK assistance for Zambian education

    The UK will spend K315m supporting education in Zambia over the next three years.

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

  • Launch of the British Alumni Association of Cambodia

    On 5 August, as part of this year’s celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the British Embassy in Phnom Penh, Her Majesty’s Ambassador Mark Gooding officially launched the British Alumni Association of Cambodia (BAAC).

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

  • British Speaker welcomed to NZ with a Powhiri

    The Rt Hon John Bercow, spent the day meeting young New Zealanders and experienced a traditional Maori welcome.

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

  • New powers to protect vulnerable and elderly consumers against rogue traders

    Victims bullied or misled into buying are to be given new rights to get their money back from rogue traders whose practices cost billions

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

  • Dangerous dogs: tougher penalties for irresponsible dog owners

    The government is asking for people's views about whether current penalties for dog offences are severe enough.

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

  • Prime Minister meets King of Bahrain

    Talks between David Cameron and Sheikh Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa included political reform in Bahrain and strengthening trade ties.

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

  • Foreign Secretary reiterates commitment to Gibraltar

    William Hague today spoke to Gibraltar’s Chief Minister Fabian Picardo, and reiterated the UK’s commitment to the people of Gibraltar.

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

  • Changes to passport services for British nationals

    From 12 August, UK passport applications from the Cayman Islands should be submitted to the UK with the original of the previous passport.

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