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  • Situation Vacant

    A vacancy arose for the position of Pro-Consul/Digital Diplomacy Officer/IT Support Officer on a full time basis at the British Embassy.

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

  • Local councils to receive millions in business rates from shale gas developments

    Millions of pounds in business rates will be handed to councils in England which give the green-light to shale gas developments.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Guinea

    Mr Tim Brownbill has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Guinea.

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

  • Change to Passport Service for British Nationals in New Zealand

    From 13 January, they will need to send applications directly to Her Majesty’s Passport Office in the UK

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

  • First step towards implementation of interim Iran nuclear agreement

    Foreign Secretary William Hague today welcomed progress on the Geneva interim nuclear agreement with Iran, an important first step.

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

  • Queen's Baton Relay Spends three days in Cameroon

    The Queen's Baton Relay which announces the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games was in Cameroon from the 8th to the 11th of January.

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

  • The British Council participates in training programme in Chile

    In conjunction with the Chilean Ministry of Education, the British Council launched the Seminar entitled ‘Summer Town’ for English Teachers.

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

  • First Minister of Wales visits Uganda

    Welsh First Minister, Rt Hon Carwyn Jones AM, visited Uganda from 6-12 January, to see the impact Welsh projects are having in Uganda.

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

  • Death of Ariel Sharon: David Cameron's statement

    The Prime Minister has made a statement following the death of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.

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

  • New Army recruitment campaign hits screens

    A brand new Army recruitment campaign – 'More than meets the eye' – launches this weekend to kick-start Army recruitment in the New Year.

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

  • Statutory audit services market investigation: government response

    Government response to the Competition Commission's final report into the market for statutory audit services to large companies.

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  • Minister encourages further British investment

    British Business Group (BGG) members held a lunch meeting with Ethiopian Foreign Minister Dr Tedros and showcased their products

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

  • UK expresses concerns about the situation in Cambodia

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire calls on political parties in Cambodia to resume dialogue.

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

  • FCO Minister responds to developments in Israel and the OPTs

    FCO Minister Hugh Robertson calls for steps to advance the peace process.

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

  • Ambassador Jill Gallard pays official visit to the Azores

    The Ambassador held talks with the President of the Regional Government and the leader of the Regional Parliament

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

  • Royal Navy carrier returns home from Philippines

    HMS Illustrious has returned home to Portsmouth after playing a major part in the typhoon relief effort in the Philippines.

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

  • Gilty Treasure

    Culture Minister temporarily blocks export of rare centerpiece

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

  • HMRC launches Self Assessment Q&A video

    HMRC has produced a short YouTube video on the 31 January Self Assessment tax return deadline.

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  • UK – Nigeria Sign Compulsory Prisoner Transfer Agreement

    The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the United Kingdom today signed an agreement providing for the transfer of prisoners between the two States.

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

  • New technical qualification for Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) inspectors

    The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has introduced a new qualification for its vehicle inspectors

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