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  • Sir John Whitehead, GCMG CVO - 1932-2013

    Former British Ambassador to Japan dies aged 81.

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

  • Minister on boosting Russia trade and fairness

    Business Secretary Vince Cable gave a wide-ranging interview in Moscow in which he discussed his mission to boost business with Russia and secure fair and proportionate treatment for the Greenpeace detainees.

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

  • Iran: 'A deal is on the table and it can be done.'

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken about the progress of talks on Iran's nuclear programme in an interview with the BBC today.

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

  • UK independent television production mission to China for collaboration

    On 11 Nov, Pact (the Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television) leads a strong delegation of top British TV production companies to China.

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

  • Omani teachers take the Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)

    169 Omani primary and secondary school English teachers attended a graduation ceremony held at the British Ambassador’s residence in Muscat.

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

  • The UK and India: A GREAT scientific partnership

    Transcript of the speech by the UK High Commissioner Sir James Bevan at the Research Councils UK Plenary, 12 November 2013.

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

  • UK boosts response to Philippines typhoon

    Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged another P280 million of assistance bringing the total amount pledged to relief efforts in the Philippines to P1 billion.

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

  • £950 million City Deal to create thousands of new jobs in Southampton and Portsmouth

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Minister for Cities Greg Clark will sign a City Deal with local authorities and business groups today.

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

  • Autumn Statement 2013 date announced by Chancellor #AS2013

    Chancellor to make his annual Autumn Statement on 5 December.

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

  • Lord Mayor’s Banquet 2013: Prime Minister’s speech

    David Cameron discussed a strong and successful economy as the foundation of influence on foreign and security policy issues.

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

  • Venezuelan student: My Chevening experience

    Susana Cristo Anzola describes her experience as a 2013-14 Chevening scholar and Masters student at one of UK's top universities.

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

  • Secretary of State sends condolences on death of Eddie McGrady

    Following death of Eddie McGrady, former MP for South Down, Theresa Villiers MP sends her condolences to his family and friends. Ms Villiers said:

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

  • Minister for Europe meets families of Greenpeace detainees

    Minister for Europe listens to families’ concerns on Greenpeace case, and sets out government action.

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

  • Ukraine urged to accelerate reform before the Vilnius summit

    Minister for Europe says Ukraine must deliver more reform to secure signature of Association Agreement with the EU.

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

  • Philip Hammond joins Afghan president at military academy opening

    The UK Defence Secretary has joined President Hamid Karzai at the formal opening of the Afghan National Army Officer Academy in Kabul.

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

  • Royal Navy aircraft carrier ramping up

    The final section of the flight deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth has been fitted onto the Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier.

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

  • Foreign Secretary updates Parliament on Iran and Syria

    The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, made a statement to the Commons about the Iran nuclear negotiations and the situation in Syria.

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

  • 92,000 2-year-olds already receiving free childcare

    Around 92,000 of the most disadvantaged 2-year-olds are now receiving up to 15 hours a week of fully funded childcare.

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

  • Archbishop of Canterbury visits MOD on Armistice Day

    The Archbishop of Canterbury has visited the Ministry of Defence on the 95th anniversary of the armistice that ended the First World War.

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

  • The British Embassy in Morocco marks Remembrance Day

    The British Embassy in Morocco commemorated Remembrance Day 2013 in Tangier and Rabat

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