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  • Motorists in Birmingham advised of major bike event this Sunday

    Motorists using the A38 including the Aston Expressway in Birmingham this Sunday (2 March) are being advised by the Highways Agency of possible delays, due to a charity event.

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  • A303 near Chard to close over weekend for essential drainage improvements

    Road users will benefit from improved drainage on the A303 near Chard as a result of work starting on Friday (28 February).

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  • Good practice in land-based education and training

    Ofsted finds much good practice in land-based education and training but identifies a few areas for improvement.

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  • PM phone call with Stephen Harper

    Prime Minister David Cameron spoke to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to discuss the situation in Ukraine.

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

  • Sinking of DF Hydro 70th anniversary events in Norway

    The British Embassy participated in events marking the 70th anniversary of the sabotage of Telemark's heavy water plant during World War II.

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

  • Foreign Secretary remarks to media on Ukraine

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke on the situation in Ukraine following his talks with US Secretary of State John Kerry.

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

  • Michael Gove: guidance for schools on female genital mutilation

    In a statement after meeting with Fahma Mohamed, the Education Secretary confirms all schools will receive guidance on keeping children safe.

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

  • UN briefings are a stark reminder of horror Syrians face

    Statement by Ambassador Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN, to the General Assembly Meeting on Syria

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

  • Celebrating the UK's relationship with Atlantic Canada

    From 3-7 March, the British High Commission, in partnership with UK Trade & Investment, will bring a 'Pop-Up Consulate' to Halifax.

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

  • British Embassy participates in forum on the health of Indigenous Women

    The event, held in a hotel in the city of Quetzaltenango, was held to publicize the gaps faced by Indigenous Women in achieving their health rights, as well as to promote the efforts of British actors, including the British …

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg on higher education

    Nick Clegg spoke to young people and parents, and took questions on, higher education, including the number of young people applying and entering university.

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

  • Villiers responds to High Court Judgement on Downey

    Following the High Court Judgement on the Downey Case, the NI Secretary of State, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP commented:

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

  • British Ambassador welcomes Dominican music students

    The Board of the Royal Schools of Music in London has just given the permissions needed for the implementation of the instrumental programme in the D.R as complement to the theoretical exams implemented in the country on 2010

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

  • WMS High Court Judgment on Downey Case

    Written Ministerial Statement by Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP following High Court Judgement on Downey Case

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

  • Acting Governor heading to the Falklands

    John Duncan OBE will take up role as acting Governor in the Falkland Islands

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

  • Backing the business of British Farming

    George Eustice speech to the National Farmers Union Conference: 'Backing the business of British Farming', 25 February 2014

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

  • HMRC launches international tax training programmes

    HMRC has announced details of 2 international training programmes for tax professionals.

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  • 2014 Hillary Clinton Prize for Women, Peace and Security

    William Hague's speech on receiving the ‘2014 Hillary Clinton Prize for Women, Peace and Security’ at Georgetown University, Washington DC.

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

  • Call for proposals: torture prevention and women rights - Tunisia

    The British Embassy Tunis invites bids for the Human Rights and Democracy Programme Fund.

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

  • Welsh First Minister visits Washington and New York City

    Welsh First Minister, Carwyn Jones, will travel to the US to raise the profile of Wales in the USA ahead of St David’s Day.

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