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  • Personnel in Cyprus assist in aid air drops

    The Defence Secretary has thanked British service personnel and civilians in Cyprus for their efforts in the humanitarian mission in Iraq.

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

  • UK High Commissioner supports Uganda's universal bednet campaign

    British High Commissioner speaks at campaign closing event on 16 August.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister calls for global abolition of death penalty

    FCO Human Rights Minister calls for global abolition of death penalty 50 years after last execution took place in UK

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

  • UK aid arrives for displaced Iraqis across northern Iraq

    Britain has delivered thousands of kitchen sets to go to Iraqis in refugee camps in northern Iraq, International Development Secretary Justine Greening announced today.

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

  • Campaign launched to warn of risks of 'legal' highs

    Radio, digital and mobile phone adverts are aimed at people aged 15 to 21 and warn them about the risks of taking the drugs.

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

  • Our approach to the threat posed by Isil: article by David Cameron

    The Prime Minister wrote an article for the Telegraph about the long-term approach needed to defeat the terrorist threat at source.

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

  • "Today this Council has shown that it will not stand idle in the face of terrorism and violations of human rights"

    Explanation Of Vote by UK Ambassador Mark Lyall Grant to the Security Council meeting on adoption of Resolution 2170 on ISIL in Iraq and Syria

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

  • Training on implementation of Public-Private Partnerships

    British Embassy Lima and CAF organised seminar for Peruvian civil servants with the collaboration of ProInversión.

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

  • British power generating company Aggreko opens in Arequipa

    Special guests, joined by the British Honorary Consul were present at cocktail reception celebration Aggreko’s starting operations.

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

  • COBR meeting on Iraq: 15 August 2014

    The Defence Secretary chaired a meeting of COBR to discuss the latest situation in Iraq.

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

  • William Hague condemns sexual violence in Iraq

    The Prime Minister's Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict made a statement on reports of sexual violence and slavery by ISIL.

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

  • Authorised testing facility (ATF) bulletin: issue 9

    The August 2014 issue of the bulletin for authorised testing facilities (ATFs) who host annual vehicle tests for lorries, buses, coaches and trailers.

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  • Swearing In Speech by Governor John S Duncan

    Virgin Islands Governor's Swearing in and Welcome Ceremony, 15 August 2015: Speech given by HM Governor John S Duncan

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

  • Minister for Africa condemns abductions in Nigeria

    James Duddridge condemns abduction of over 100 people in Nigeria and pledges continued UK support in fight against Boko Haram.

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

  • Driving licence fees consultation webchat

    DVLA will be hosting a webchat on the driving licence fees consultation with customers on 15 August 2014 at 2pm.

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  • Thirsty work: maximising water resources in Northern China

    Top UK water experts to work with Xi’an on two-day specialist seminar.

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

  • British Embassy Santo Domingo organizes second Universities Fair

    The British Embassy in Santo Domingo is organising the second British Universities Fair to be held in Santo Domingo and Santiago

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

  • Improved signage on the A31 near Ringwood Hampshire

    Road users on the A31 near Ringwood in Hampshire will benefit from improved signage as a result of upgrade work starting on Monday 18 August.

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  • New State Pension: 600 days to go

    Today (15 August 2014) marks 600 days until the start of the new State Pension – on 6 April 2016.

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

  • Radioactive tracer merger cleared

    The CMA has cleared Alliance’s acquisition of the assets of the IBA business used to produce a radioactive tracer for cancer diagnosis.

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