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  • Kent coastal redoubt protected once again

    Prompt action by Ministry of Defence staff has saved a Napoleonic fortification threatened after winter storms damaged nearby sea defences.

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  • International award recognises Dounreay commitment to safety

    Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd is one of the global organisations to be awarded the British Safety Council's highest rating

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  • British Embassy and House of Fraser in Abu Dhabi

    Abu Dhabi selected as House of Fraser’s first international home and the British Embassy join forces to promote Fashion and Retail is GREAT.

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

  • Budget Boost for UK Film Industry

    New measures announced to help support film production in the UK.

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

  • Changes to UK Visa Application Centres in Ghana

    During March, our new commercial partner for UK visa services, Teleperformance Ltd, will take over the running of our Visa Application Centre in Ghana.

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

  • Gifting of bridges to the Government of Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary sets out plans to gift six logistical support bridges, & spares pack for maintenance of bridges to Helmand DPW.

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

  • New flag flying high as the County Durham celebrates

    In celebration of the first County Durham day the county’s new flag has taken pride of place outside the department’s offices.

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

  • Over a quarter of a million people escape long-term unemployment thanks to the Work Programme

    Over a quarter of a million jobseekers have escaped long-term unemployment and found lasting work – normally at least 6 months.

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

  • Afghanistan: Closure of the Helmand Provincial Reconstruction Team

    Today (20 March 2014) is the final working day for the Helmand PRT, having operated for over seven years as a UK-led platform.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 20 March 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Ukraine, the Budget, TV licences and flight MH370.

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

  • Chancellor George Osborne's Budget 2014 speech

    The Budget 2014 speech in full.

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

  • Budget 2014: Key announcements

    Budget 2014: Chancellor sets out how the government is taking further action to build a resilient economy.

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

  • EFA is changing the way it works

    EFA has gone live on GOV.UK and making more changes to improve things for its customers.

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

  • EU Transport Council: 20 March 2014

    Outlines transport issues discussed at the first Transport Council under the Greek Presidency including rail regulation and urban mobility.

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

  • Drafting guidance for government Bills

    The Rt Hon Andrew Lansley announced that the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel have published updated guidance on government Bills.

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

  • Prime Minister’s Nowruz message 2014

    Prime Minister David Cameron sends his best wishes to everyone in Britain and around the world celebrating Nowruz.

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

  • Passport fees for British nationals overseas reduced by 35%

    The fees for a UK passport for British citizens applying from overseas countries, including Spain, will fall by 35% from next month.

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

  • Changes to UK Visa Application process in Estonia

    From 28 March 2014 the new commercial partner of UK Visas and Immigration, Teleperformance Ltd will take over the running of our Visa Application Centre in Tallinn.

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

  • UK keen to support Laos’ climate change mitigation efforts

    The British Embassy scopes opportunities for working more closely with Lao PDR on Climate Change and Energy issues.

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

  • 7 ways Universal Credit will be a better deal

    New figures show 4,280 people started claiming Universal Credit by the end of 2013 – as the national roll-out of the new benefit continues.

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