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  • Banks safer in the United Kingdom

    A detailed analysis by Treasury officials outlines the benefits the UK provides for Scottish financial service companies and their customers

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

  • UK-Spain dementia policies event

    SIN Spain worked together with UKTI and the Embassy in Madrid to host a bilateral conference on 18 March on the Dementia Challenge

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

  • British Embassy Washington to participate in Capital Pride

    The embassy is participating in the 2013 Capital Pride Festival on 8 June to support the UK’s LGBT policy and commitment to human rights.

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

  • British mission in Brazil organised Rainbow Day event to mark IDAHO

    Staff from UK posts in Brasilia, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Recife wore colours of the rainbow flag to show their support for IDAHO.

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

  • FCO Minister statement on Iraq violence

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa condemns violent attacks in Iraq and urges leaders to work to combat terrorism and violence

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

  • British Embassy in Santiago flies rainbow flag

    The embassy raised the rainbow flag to mark International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

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

  • British Embassy Washington celebrates Benjamin Franklin House

    Ambassador Peter Westmacott recognizes the work of the Benjamin Franklin House to restore the American founding father’s London home.

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

  • DFID Research: Keeping people, economies and potatoes healthy

    An educational video looks at the work undertaken by the International Potato Centre in Lima, Peru.

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

  • DFID Research: PhD Studentship on the impact of Evidence Aid

    A new PhD studentship, at Queen's University Belfast, looks at the effects of Evidence Aid on decision-making in public health disaster situations.

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

  • Ambush tests military police close protection skills

    Military police have had their close protection skills tested during a realistic training exercise on the streets of Colchester.

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

  • PM phones President Putin to discuss Syria

    Prime Minister David Cameron phoned President Putin this afternoon from Chequers to discuss international efforts to find a political solution in Syria.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 17 May 2013

    The PMS took questions on gay marriage, Nigel Farrange, Sri Lanka, the cost of politics, Europe, childcare and the Spending Review.

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

  • Deputy Mayor of London visits Turkey

    Deputy Mayor of London, Kit Malthouse, led a strong business delegation from London to İstanbul.

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

  • Non-Executive Director appointments to the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) Board

    Three new Non-Executive Directors, Chris Burchell, Martin Lawrence and Catherine Waddams, have been appointed to the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) Board.

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

  • Cycling for a good cause: Staff from the British Embassy Paris and the consulates cycle from Paris to London

    On 17 May, 20 staff embarked on a bike ride to raise money for charity and promote consular messages for travelling Britons.

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

  • Minister Lord McNally in St. Petersburg

    Lord McNally is visiting St. Petersburg International Legal Forum.

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

  • David Cameron visits Sochi

    Prime Minister David Cameron flew in for talks with President Vladimir Putin in Sochi, host city of the 2014 Winter Olympics.

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

  • Top tips to help small organisations win government contracts

    A series of videos to help SMEs and voluntary organisations pitch for and win government contracts have been released.

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

  • 'Barriers and Opportunities: Low Carbon Transition' seminar, British Embassy Helsinki

    Ambassador Matthew Lodge welcomed Finnish and UK experts at a seminar to discuss the challenges and opportunities of low carbon economy.

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

  • International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

    Jo Swinson marks the government’s commitment to advancing LGB&T equality

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