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  • £10 million transport boost for Cornwall and Scilly

    New funding for harbour improvements and repairs to roads and ports.

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

  • 130 British heroes go for gold at Invictus Games

    Biggest British military sports team ever assembled from wounded, injured or sick men and women is announced.

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

  • Reminder: Travel advice for road users heading to V Festival

    The Highways Agency is reminding road users to be prepared when travelling to the Midlands’ biggest music festival, which is being staged at Weston Park in Staffordshire this weekend.

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  • M62 Junction 34 to 33 westbound safety improvements

    Work to improve safety on the westbound M62 between junction 34 and 33 in West Yorkshire has begun this week.

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  • British High Commissioner’s message on Pakistan’s Independence Day

    On behalf of the British High Commission and the United Kingdom, I would like to extend my congratulations to the people of Pakistan.

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

  • 50th anniversary of the last UK execution

    British Deputy High Commissioner in Colombo explains the UK’s view on the death penalty.

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

  • Georgia: New Visa Regulations

    New visa rules for British citizens wishing to travel to Georgia

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

  • Fall in youth unemployment welcome but more must be done, UKCES claims

    UK Commission for Employment and Skills welcomes new findings on youth unemployment, but claims much work is still to be done to tackle the problem.

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  • Bidding opens for £200 million to build homes on brownfield land

    Councils can now bid for government assistance to build thousands of new homes on previously-developed land.

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

  • British organisations contribute to global mHealth development

    British and Commonwealth innovators come together to discuss the evolution of digital technologies to improve healthcare around the world.

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

  • Future leaders of Mozambique urged to apply for Chevening Scholarships

    Applications for 2015/2016 Chevening Scholarships are now open, closing on 15 November. High Commissioner urges future leaders to apply.

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

  • Chevening scholar heads to London

    Chevening scholar Tursun Aitbaeva says she’s thrilled to have the opportunity to study for a master’s degree in the UK.

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

  • Schools win funds to develop and share new ways of assessing pupils

    Schools design new assessment packages to replace the complicated levels system.

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

  • New marriage procedures for British Nationals in China

    Marriage registration offices in China now accept an Affidavit/Affirmation of Marital Status sworn at the British Embassy/consulate.

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  • Unemployment down by 3,000 in Wales

    Baroness Randerson: “These latest figures are another clear sign that the UK government’s long term economic plan is working.”

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

  • Opportunities for UK oil and gas companies in Africa

    UKTI’s event in Glasgow during the Commonwealth Games highlighted support available to help UK business access export opportunities in east and west Africa.

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  • Record fall in youth unemployment

    Youth unemployment has seen the largest annual fall since records began alongside the steepest annual fall in unemployment in 25 years.

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

  • Unemployment continues to fall in Scotland

    Scottish Secretary welcomes latest Labour Market Statistics for Scotland as he visits Dundee to see a new business start-up.

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

  • British Embassy Tunis marks 50th anniversary of last UK execution

    Celebrating a major milestone in the history of British justice

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

  • One in ten Scottish jobs linked to UK trade

    Almost 270,000 jobs – over 1 in 10 - in Scotland are linked to trade with the UK.

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