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  • DFID Funding Scam Alert

    An important message from DFID relating to a potential scam.

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

  • ILO Global III Conference on Child Labour

    Ambassador Alex Ellis spoke about Brazil's advances on reducing child labour

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

  • Over half of schools found to be failing pupils on religious education

    Schools and the government have failed to focus effectively on religious education, Ofsted has said.

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  • G8 dementia summit – last chance to comment on dementia research

    The Department of Health is asking people to answer questions about dementia research ahead of the G8 dementia summit on 11 December.

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

  • Review of home care commissioning published

    Home care commissioning practices by local authorities must protect older people’s human rights, says Equality and Human Rights Commission review.

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  • Healthcare Efficiency Through Technology Expo

    The NHS and social care has much to gain from technology, it is up to us to make it happen.

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

  • Taipei office closures for National Day

    The British Trade & Cultural Office will be closed on 10 October 2013 for Taiwanese National Day.

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

  • Military Cross for Gurkha hero

    A Gurkha soldier who ferociously fought off 2 insurgents attacking his patrol base in Afghanistan has been awarded the Military Cross.

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

  • Government to overhaul UK payments system

    Government unveils its plan to open up UK payments system so that it truly serves the needs of customers.

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

  • The 2014 Commonwealth Queen’s Baton Relay takes off

    Tanzania will have the honour of receiving the Commonwealth Baton on 18th January 2014.

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

  • Danny Alexander at the Housing Market Intelligence Conference

    Chief Secretary to the Treasury talks about the Help to Buy scheme and government policy on building more homes.

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

  • Attorney General launches new international law advice panels

    Government seeks more lawyers to advise on its international cases.

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

  • TRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex in South Africa

    TRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex are in South Africa for the 30th Anniversary of The President’s Award for Youth Empowerment Trust.

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

  • One week left to settle past tax bills

    Taxpayers who have failed to submit tax returns for past years have one week left to come forward and take advantage of an HMRC campaign.

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  • Richard Ottaway MP approved as Privy Councillor

    Richard Ottaway MP is approved as a Privy Councillor.

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

  • New powers for tighter restrictions on sex offenders

    New measures to give greater powers for the police to protect the vulnerable from sexual predators have been unveiled by the Home Office.

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

  • Changes to British passport services in Tanzania

    All new applications for full British passports from 8th October to be done by HM Passport Office in the UK.

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

  • Heritage Day in the Ambassador’s Residence in Montevideo

    The Ambassador’s Residence opened its doors to the public during Heritage Day and displayed a presentation about tango in UK.

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

  • Arrest of 6 British nationals in Russia

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has updated Parliament on contact with Greenpeace and the consular assistance the UK is providing.

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

  • Defence Attache receives award

    Defence Attaché in Albania, Lieutenant Colonel Philip Osment received an award "For Distinguished Services” from the Albanian Ministry of Defence, at the end of his mission in Albania.

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