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  • Eric Pickles' update following the COBR meeting

    Eric Pickles' statement following the 7 February COBR meeting he chaired on government action in response to the extreme weather.

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

  • William Sieghart to chair panel to produce independent report on England’s public library service

    Jointly commissioned report commissioned by the Culture Department and the Department for Communities and Local Government.

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

  • UK’s Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser visits Cayman

    The UK’s Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser, Peter Holland CBE, visited Cayman in February at the invite of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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

  • UK and Ireland launch first joint trade mission

    Ireland and the UK will undertake their first ever joint trade mission on Monday (10 February 2014), at the Singapore Airshow.

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

  • The importance of Scotland to the UK: David Cameron’s speech

    The Prime Minister called on people across the UK to speak out in favour of the UK and against Scottish independence.

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

  • New York celebrates British culture and creativity with Sir Ian McKellen

    The British Consulate General in New York now proudly displays photographs taken in the 1960s of The Beatles and Sir Ian McKellen.

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

  • TCI aims for more renewable energy

    The Turks and Caicos Islands is joining the "Ten Island Challenge" as part of its commitment to moving towards renewable energy sources.

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

  • Potential of Marine Renewable Energy in the Caribbean: UK-led policy seminar 10-11 February

    The British High Commission will host a two-day seminar on the potential for marine energy technologies to provide sustainable energy in the Caribbean at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel on 10 - 11 February.

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

  • Transport Secretary visits Dawlish in south-west

    Patrick McLoughlin visited Dawlish today (7 February 2014) to see for himself the impact of recent bad weather on the rail network.

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

  • Changes to the process for applying for UK visas in Argentina

    From 12 February 2014, our visa application centre in Argentina will be operated by a commercial partner, VFS Global.

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

  • "Drive right, think right" advises British Embassy Paris

    Consular staff will be at the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle terminal at Folkestone on 14-15 February to launch the "Drive safely in Europe" campaign.

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

  • Prosperity Fund – Call for Bids 2014-15

    Call for Bids – Prosperity Fund Programme: Creating Conditions for Global Growth

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

  • Press-conference on Great British education excellence for Ukraine

    Press-conference on the forthcoming high-profile educational fair showcasing the best of British education for Ukraine, took place in Kyiv

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

  • Military support flood relief operation in Somerset

    Royal Marines are playing a key role in the cross-government and multi-agency relief efforts, supporting those affected by the flooding.

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

  • Armed forces going for gold

    Members of all 3 services are part of Team GB hoping to win medals at the Winter Olympics in Sochi.

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

  • International Armoured Vehicles Conference

    Speech by Philip Dunne, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology.

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

  • Painting deemed "National Treasure" may leave UK

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey places temporary export bar on a rare 17th century French painting

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

  • Working with South African partners to protect rhinos, elephants and tigers

    High Commissioner Judith Macgregor convened 60 civic leaders and youth activists to show support for efforts to end the illegal wildlife trade.

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

  • New report outlines opportunities at Egypt and Libya’s ports

    UKTI event to highlight business opportunities in the Egypt and Libya ports sector.

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

  • Lord Nash letter to the chair of the Al-Madinah Education Trust

    Lord Nash writes to the Al-Madinah Education Trust about its future.

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