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  • Moore welcomes BP and North Star support for second support vessel

    The UK Government have announced a new agreement to release one of BP’s vessels to respond to an incident in waters around Scotland.

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

  • Paratroopers endure attacks during exercise

    A group of paratroopers has been on the receiving end of verbal abuse and petrol bombs as part of their training as the Army's global rapid reaction force.

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

  • Priority UK visa service launches in Hong Kong

    The UK Border Agency is enhancing its visa service with the introduction of a new priority visa service

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s speech on economic decentralisation at Mansion House

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg’s speech on economic decentralisation given at Mansion House on 18 February 2013. 

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

  • Overview of UK aid for the crisis in Mali and the Sahel region

    The UK has been taking the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Mali very seriously and has ensured that it is providing early, pro-active funds to support the vital operations of aid agencies across the Sahel in 2013.

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

  • DFID Research: A responsive database in agricultural research

    The CGIAR Aquatic Agricultural Systems (AAS) programme is planning to launch a new GIS database, providing detailed geographical information on worldwide food production systems.

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

  • DFID Research: Second call for the DFID-ESRC Growth Research Programme

    DFID and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) are collaborating in a programme on economic growth in developing countries. They are now funding a second call.

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

  • Cold weather alert: level 2 issued

    The Met Office has forecast that in at least the next 2 to 3 days there is a 60% chance of severe cold weather in the North West, South West, London and West Midlands regions being low enough on at least two consecutive days…

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

  • NHS information service for parents reaches 100,000 signups

    More than 100,000 people have already signed up to receive online advice about looking after their baby - and a quarter of these are fathers.

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

  • Super priority visa service offers greater flexibility for Indian travellers

    A new visa system will make it quicker for frequent Indian travellers to make the most of opportunities to visit or do business in the UK.

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

  • Londoners urged to apply for a passport early and beat the summer rush

    The Identity and Passport Service (IPS) has launched a campaign to encourage Londoners to apply for a passport early.

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

  • UK and Israel announce medical research Fellowships scheme

    The British Embassy in Israel and the British Council announced a new fellowship scheme for a state of the art medical research programme.

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

  • New honorary consul appointed in the Bahamas

    Our new honorary consul for the Bahamas is Rosamund Roberts.

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

  • New Chief Scientific Adviser for the FCO – Prof Robin Grimes appointed

    Professor Robin Grimes succeeds Professor David Clary FRS, who was the first FCO Chief Scientific Adviser, holding the post since August 2009.

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

  • Aylesbury staff in TV documentary

    HMYOI Aylesbury is the focus of a revealing TV documentary.

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

  • Horsemeat contamination: Owen Paterson statement following meeting with food businesses

    Environment Secretary Owen Paterson today met representatives of food businesses.

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

  • Prime Minister David Cameron in India

    Details of the Prime Minister's trip to India.

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

  • Nightstop North East wins Prime Minister's Big Society Award

    A North East charity which provides emergency accommodation for homeless young people is the latest winner of a Big Society Award.

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

  • David Cameron's speech at business event in Mumbai

    The Prime Minister gave a speech in Mumbai on the first day of his visit to India.

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

  • David Cameron's speech at Unilever offices in Mumbai

    David Cameron gave a speech and took questions at the offices of Unilever in Mumbai, India

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