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  • Tax relief to help companies manage sickness absence

    Businesses will benefit from tax relief when they pay to help their employees return to the workplace after sickness.

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

  • Howard Shiplee to lead Universal Credit Delivery

    The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced Howard Shiplee, an Executive Director at the Laing O’Rourke Group will join DWP in May.

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

  • New law for missing persons gets Royal Assent

    The Presumption of Death Bill received Royal Assent in Parliament yesterday.

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

  • British Embassy Ankara supports development of centre for victims of sexual assault

    The new Yerkesik Forensic Department in Mugla will provide better support for victims of sexual assault and their familes

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

  • Virtual school heads: making them a statutory requirement

    The Children's Minister talks to the 2013 national conference of virtual school heads.

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

  • "I won't let the bulldozers wreck middle England" says Eric Pickles

    Article by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles in The Telegraph.

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

  • Mexico City for everyone: the accessibility legacy of London 2012

    On Friday, 23 March, the British Embassy Mexico City and the foundation Nuestras Realidades organised an event to promote accessible cities.

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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 from 28 March to 1 April

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

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

  • UK statement at Arms Trade Treaty Final Conference

    Ambassador Joanne Adamson, UK Head of Delegation: The UK believes we are moving in the right direction, this is not a race to the bottom.

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

  • Portugal office closures over Easter

    The British Embassy and Consulates in Portugal will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday

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

  • Wales Office: “Budget will have a fair and positive impact in Wales”

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Budget will pave the way for a sustainable economic recovery and support the aspirations of the people and businesses of Wales , said the Secretary of State for Wales, David Jones today (20 …

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

  • Welsh Secretary: New Strategy puts UK at forefront of Aerospace Manufacturing

    The launch of the aerospace industrial strategy will consolidate Wales and the UK’s position at the forefront of world aerospace manufacturing, said the Secretary of State for Wales, David Jones today (14 March).

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

  • FCO Minister statement on Friends of Zimbabwe meeting

    International donor countries meet to discuss issues around upcoming elections at Friends of Zimbabwe meeting.

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

  • UK Border Agency to split into two new groups

    The UK Border Agency is to be broken up and brought back into the Home Office, reporting to ministers under a new package of reforms

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

  • British Photographs from 1870-1950 Focus on shared UK-China history

    British Ambassador to China Sebastian Wood officially opened an exhibition of historical photos of China at the JW Marriott in Beijing.

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

  • Legislators in Kerala discuss socio-economic causes and impact of climate change

    First ever such discussion in Kerala hosted by the British High Commission.

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

  • Welcome to the new home on the web for the Wales Office

    GOV.UK is the new place for corporate and policy information from the Wales Office.

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

  • DFID Research: Climate Week Award for DFID

    Last week Evergreen Agriculture, a DFID funded project, was recognised in the UK Climate Week Awards.

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

  • Government publishes initial response to the Mid Staffordshire NHS Public Inquiry Report

    In response to the Francis report, government is launching plans to ensure that patients are always put first and people are treated with respect.

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

  • UK becomes Associate Member of south-east Asian Education Organisation

    UK’s membership of the south-east Asian Ministers of Education Organisation (SEAMEO) will help to strengthen its education initiatives in south-east Asia, said the Secretary of State for Wales, David Jones as he headed the U…

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