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  • Step-change in ambition for primary schools will raise standards for all

    Extra £400 for every child on the Pupil Premium in primary schools, and parents to get more information on how their child is doing.

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

  • Consular section will be closed on Friday 19 July

    The Consular section of the British Embassy in Seoul will be closed on 19 July and will re-open on 22 July.

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

  • Raising ambitions and standards for primary schools

    The government announces plans for higher standards and a bigger pupil premium for primary schools.

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

  • Davey – plan for energy infrastructure increases investor certainty and keeps bills down

    Investors will receive further certainty today of how the government will support investment in new energy infrastructure through the Energy Bill.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 16 July 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on Trident, Lynton Crosby, ministerial interests and the NHS.

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

  • Foreign Secretary speech on the European Union and its future

    Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a speech on the European Union and its future to a dinner hosted by think tank Open Europe.

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

  • Support to administration reforms in Macedonia continues

    The British Embassy Skopje launches new phase of support for public administration reforms in Macedonia.

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

  • Britain to give over $120 million to back Lebanese stability

    The UK is delivering a five-point stability package, says British Ambassador Tom Fletcher after meeting President Sleiman and Speaker Berri

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

  • Local Government Association annual conference

    Speech by Louise Casey, head of the Troubled Families Programme.

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

  • Approved Driving Instructor Registrar webchat: modernising driver training

    Questions and answers from the webchat with the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) Registrar on 9 July 2013 about modernising driver training.

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  • UK Space Conference 2013

    David Willetts highlights the strengths of the UK space industry and outlines investment in space technology eg the SABRE rocket engine.

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

  • London 2012 public sector funding package £528m under budget

    Public funding for Olympic and Paralympic Games is under budget, with legacy work on track

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

  • Covent Garden Market Authority appoints new board member

    Archie Robertson OBE has been appointed to the Covent Garden Market Authority as a board member covering transport and operational issues.

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

  • Troubled Families Programme

    Head of Troubled Families, Louise Casey speaks at the Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS) annual conference.

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

  • British Council Annual Report 2012-13

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has made a statement to Parliament about the latest British Council Annual Report.

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

  • New initiative in the fight against corruption

    The British Embassy in Lima will support Peru’s National Audit Office in the development of a manual to prevent fraud and corruption in public procurement.

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

  • British Council Triennial Review

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has made a statement to Parliament on the British Council Triennial Review.

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

  • Triennial Review of the Great Britain China Centre

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the Triennial Review of the Great Britain China Centre.

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

  • Rescue to recovery

    We continue to have to face the consequences from the biggest financial crisis in generations, but we are now moving from rescue to recovery

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

  • Appointment of the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales

    The Rt Hon Sir John Thomas is appointed as the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.

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