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  • PM announces details of flood support packages

    Details of new funding schemes for homeowners and businesses in flood hit areas have been announced today by Prime Minister David Cameron.

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

  • Whitehall releasing its grip on unused public land

    Enough brownfield land released to build 68,000 homes and support 135,000 jobs.

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

  • Visit to Hong Kong by Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne

    The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr George Osborne visited Hong Kong from 19 to 20 February.

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

  • British High Commissioner visits Jaffna

    The British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, John Rankin, paid an official visit to Jaffna from 19-20 February, 2014.

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

  • The Human Rights and Democracy Programme (HRDP) 2014/15 call for bids

    The Human Rights and Democracy Programme (HRDP) is the FCO’s dedicated fund supporting human rights and democracy work overseas.

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

  • Chancellor's economy speech in Hong Kong

    Chancellor's speech to the British Chambers of Commerce in Hong Kong.

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

  • Weekend testing on the M6 near Birmingham ahead of smart motorway opening

    The Highways Agency is to carry out tests on a section of smart motorway in Birmingham which is scheduled to become operational by the beginning of March.

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  • Minister for Africa condemns ceasefire violation in South Sudan

    Mark Simmonds condemns recent fighting in Malakal as a serious violation of the Cessation of Hostilities.

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

  • PM announces Council Tax refunds for flood hit households

    Government will make £4 million available to fund Council Tax rebates for people whose homes have been flooded.

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

  • PM statement on Ukraine

    David Cameron has made a statement on the current situation in Ukraine.

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

  • New York celebrates British heritage and culture with Shakespeare’s Globe

    The British Consulate General New York and Shakespeare’s Globe Centre USA celebrated the Broadway run of Richard III and Twelfth Night.

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

  • Queen's Counsel in England and Wales, 2013 - 2014

    Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of 100 new Queen's Counsel.

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

  • Continued disruption from flooding and extreme weather

    Communities across England remain at high risk from flooding and strong winds.

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  • New guide proves work experience is much more than making tea

    The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) has published a guide dispelling myths around work experience and highlighting its role in early careers.

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

  • FCO Minister calls for calm in Ukraine and condemns violence

    Minister for Europe David Lidington calls for calm followed by “urgent and genuine steps” to address the causes of discontent in Ukraine.

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

  • First monthly meeting with insurance industry on flooding

    Ministers met insurance industry leaders to discuss how the industry is stepping up to help hard-working people affected by the floods.

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

  • Uruguayan MPs visited the Falkland Islands

    Uruguayan parliamentarians visited the Falkland Islands for a week, invited by the Legislative Assembly.

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

  • FCO Minister visits Tunisia

    FCO Minister, Hugh Robertson, visits Tunisia, welcomes progress and pledges continued UK support for the democratic transition.

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

  • Scottish businesses to get greater intellectual property support

    Businesses in Scotland get greater intellectual property support with the launch of IP for Business from the Intellectual Property Office.

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

  • Advice for British nationals in Kolkata

    Consular section at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata will be closed 24-25 February.

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