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  • Early years apprenticeship bursary doubled to £3,000

    Early years apprenticeship bursary doubles as part of the government’s drive to attract high-quality candidates to the profession.

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

  • Carbon Market Finance (CMF)

    How the International Climate Fund (ICF) is supporting greenhouse gas mitigation and renewable energy generation in low income countries.

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  • Seek out the Embassy’s new social media channels and get more out of living in Spain

    British people living in Spain can now use two new social media channels to engage with fellow residents, as well as to find news and advice from the Embassy and its partners who support Britons abroad.

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

  • Better support, treatment and research for millions of patients with rare diseases

    The first UK Rare Diseases Strategy was launched by Health Minister Lord Howe today.

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

  • The change on student loans refers only to maintenance loans

    The change on student loan payments for Bulgarian students refers only to maintenance loans. Tuition fee loans remain unaffected.

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

  • Improvement of Investment Legislation

    Speech given by Deputy Head of Mission, Greg Quinn, on 21 November. This is an English transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered.

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

  • Collaboration to support research into China’s development lessons and engagement with Africa

    DFID and ESRC announce £4.5 million collaboration to support research into China’s development lessons and engagement with Africa.

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

  • Scottish referendum: 300 days to go

    Scottish Secretary urges voters to make informed choice about Scotland’s future.

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

  • White paper must 'own up' to the uncertainties of independence

    Advocate General calls on Scottish Government to be frank about the uncertainties of a 'yes' vote in the Scottish referendum.

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

  • International development experts strengthen UK-China ties

    Some of the UK’s most well-respected international development experts visit China – a sign of the growing partnership between the UK and China on international development.

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

  • More small businesses benefiting as lending scheme hits 3 year high

    Small and medium-sized enterprises are increasingly able to secure bank loans supported by a government-backed scheme.

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

  • British Ambassador to South Sudan at Govt-NGO Partnership Review

    British Ambassador to South Sudan Ian Hughes spoke at the South Sudan Government-NGO Partnership Review conference held in Juba on Tuesday, 19 November 2013.

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

  • Sustainable Development through ‘green economics’

    Why the UK believes that tackling climate change and implementing sustainable energy policies are not only environmental issues – rather, they are matters of prosperity and security

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

  • Mr Shunichi Sugioka, Chairman of Hankyu Department Store, honoured by HM The Queen

    In recognition of his contribution to commercial and cultural relations between the UK and Japan, Tim Hitchens, the British Ambassador to Japan, conducted an investiture ceremony for Mr Shunichi Sugioka at the British Embass…

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

  • Wales must speak with one voice to boost tourism

    Baroness Jenny Randerson to speak at Wales Tourism Alliance Conference

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

  • Cornwall's chance to shape the future of farming and rural life

    A CAP workshop in Cornwall will bring together farmers, businesses and environmental groups to discuss funding with minister Dan Rogerson.

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

  • Embassy consular section closure

    The Consular section of the British Embassy in Seoul will be closed in the afternoon on 12 December.

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

  • Global index set to boost energy investment in developing world

    Climatescope index will encourage use of clean energy and boost private investment in 55 countries.

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

  • UK Priority Visa service helps bring family together

    Ambassador Sparkes today returned passports of Prem K Rai & Chhali Rai- the first people to use the UK’s new priority visa service in Nepal

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

  • PM statement on eve of 50th anniversary of John F Kennedy's death

    The PM pays tribute to the energy, optimism and hope that John F Kennedy defined and how the legacy from his presidency is still felt.

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