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  • Important notice on UK visa application centre

    UK visa application centre (VAC) to move to new location

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

  • Temporary change in emergency contact details - Nicosia

    British nationals in need of urgent consular assistance should call +44 (0)20 7008 1500.

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

  • UK responds to Russia’s Security Council veto on Ukraine resolution

    UK Ambassador tells UN: Russia stands isolated in UN and international community and a referendum tomorrow can have no credibility.

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

  • Statement by EU High Representative regarding the death of Chinese Human Rights defender

    The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, Catherine Ashton, issued the statement today.

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

  • 250 town halls so far pledge to freeze Council Tax this year

    New figures show 251 councils have so far signed up to offer of additional central government funding to help freeze Council Tax this year.

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

  • New UK support for Syria

    UK allocates over £36 million to organisations working inside Syria and across the region.

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

  • Zero hours contracts consultation closes with over 30,000 responses

    The government’s consultation on zero hours contracts has now closed, having received more than 30,000 responses.

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

  • Foreign Secretary says Russia must engage in dialogue over Ukraine

    Foreign Secretary regrets the fact Russia has refused to change course on Crimea and says door is still open for diplomacy and dialogue.

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

  • Tackling global threat of serious and organised crime

    The government has used high-level international talks to set out the UK approach to tackling serious organised crime and drug trafficking.

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

  • Wales Office responds to S4C HQ relocation announcement

    S4C authority announces plans to move channel headquarters to Carmarthen

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

  • Bus accident in Northern Norway

    British Nationals involved in bus accident near Narvik

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

  • ACCEA: senior appointments

    The Advisory Committee on Clinical Excellence Awards (ACCEA) has announced the appointment of Dr Mary Armitage and Bill Worth.

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  • Update on funding for flood-affected businesses

    Government has allocated the second tranche of funding from the £10 million Business Support Scheme to help businesses hardest hit.

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

  • All about the Budget

    The next Budget statement will be made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on Wednesday 19 March 2014.

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

  • UK pledges redoubled efforts to end the Syrian conflict and alleviate humanitarian suffering

    William Hague and Justine Greening issue joint statement ahead of third anniversary of the start of the Syria conflict on Saturday 15 March.

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

  • Speech by the British Ambassador to Guatemala, Her Excellency Sarah Dickson, at the Queen’s Birthday Party

    The British Ambassador to Guatemala, HE Sarah Dickson, delivered a speech in occasion of the Queen’s Birthday Party, celebrated in the context of British week 2014. This is the speech (check against delivery):

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

  • UK saddened at death of Chinese activist Cao Shunli

    UK calls on Chinese authorities to allow all detainees proper medical care.

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

  • Defence minister visits British forces in Cyprus

    Armed Forces Minister Mark Francois has made his first visit to British Forces Cyprus and the Sovereign Base Areas.

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

  • UK and Israel sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on digital government

    The UK and Israel have committed to working together on digital government to help citizens, businesses and their respective economies.

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

  • Celebrating UK science at The Big Bang Fair

    Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Vince Cable is at The Big Bang Fair in Birmingham today (14 March 2014).

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