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  • Lance Corporal Jamie Webb killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal Jamie Webb, of 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Cheshire), died in an ISAF Hospital in Afghanistan on 26 March 2013.

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  • Young Uzbek Entrepreneurs Compete for the Enterprise Award

    British Embassy announced the winners of the Enterprise Award.

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

  • High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill

    Announces the First Reading of the High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Bill.

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

  • Burma: Taking the conflict out of business

    The UK is supporting attempts to make Burma’s economic development sustainable and inclusive.

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

  • The City of London visits Greece for pre-Presidency meetings

    The Lord Mayor of the City of London and the City of London Corporation’s Policy Chairman visit Athens

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

  • Troubled Families programme on track at half way stage

    New figures show that the government’s ambition to turn around the lives of 120,000 troubled families is on track at its half way stage.

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

  • Sale of mortgage style student loan book completed

    The government has announced the sale of outstanding student loans owed by around a quarter of a million borrowers for £160 million.

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

  • Universal Credit expands to Rugby and Inverness

    New jobseekers in Inverness and Rugby will be able to make a claim for Universal Credit today as the new benefit rolls out.

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

  • Mr Hisashi Hieda honoured by The Queen

    In recognition of his contribution to promotion of British culture and art in Japan, Tim Hitchens, the British Ambassador to Japan, conducted an investiture ceremony for Mr Hisashi Hieda at the British Embassy Tokyo on 21 Ja…

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

  • Burma: Making Accountancy Count

    UK body leading the way on strengthening Burma’s accountancy profession, which will be essential for strong economic development.

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

  • A society where women shine

    Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and the Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative is only gathering support. Today also sees the start of 16 Days of Gender Activism, which will run r…

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

  • Wales Office Minister hears from key stakeholders on protecting older people

    Baroness Randerson hosts roundtable in Cardiff alongside Age Cymru

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

  • Major step forward for HS2 as hybrid Bill published

    The hybrid Bill gives government the powers to construct and operate a high speed railway between London and Birmingham.

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

  • Trade mission from North West England visits Chile

    Covering cities such as Manchester and Liverpool, the North West of England is one of the most dynamic areas of the British economy.

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

  • Foreign Secretary and Secretary Kerry hold talks in London

    Foreign Secretary and US Secretary of State Kerry welcome E3+3 agreement with Iran and also discuss Syria and Libya.

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

  • PM statement on Iran

    Prime Minister David Cameron comments on international agreement with Iran.

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

  • Foreign Secretary encouraged by Iran nuclear agreement

    Foreign Secretary welcomes deal as an important moment in international relations with Iran and in efforts to prevent nuclear proliferation

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

  • Outcomes of the COP19 international talks on climate change

    Statement by Edward Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, on the outcomes of the COP 19, Warsaw, Poland.

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

  • Justine Greening pledges long term support during Philippines visit

    Britain will give the Philippines the long term support it needs to get back on its feet after the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan.

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

  • Second Anniversary of Bahraini Independent Commission of Inquiry Report

    FCO welcomes steps taken to implement Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry report, urges full implementation and offers continued support.

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