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  • Non-stop missions for Navy search and rescue

    Royal Navy Sea King helicopters braved the bad weather to rescue dozens of people over the festive season.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 7 January 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on benefits, 0845 numbers and the national minimum wage.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 7 January 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Afghanistan, flooding, spending, the NHS, immigration and rail fares.

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

  • New law will keep separating parents and couples away from court

    Separating parents and couples will be helped to avoid stressful court battles under a new law being introduced by the government.

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

  • Injured soldiers racing to recovery

    A group of severely injured soldiers who made history last year are back in South America, competing in their second Dakar rally.

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

  • Extra funding for mental health nurses to be based at police stations and courts across the country

    Care and Support Minister, Norman Lamb, announces £25 million of funding to join up police and courts with mental health services.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 6 January 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on honours, immigration, Simon Hoggart, spending, election debate and floods.

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

  • Baroness Warsi comments on Bangladesh election results

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi urges Bangladesh political parties to work for the interests of Bangladeshi people.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 6 January 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on flooding, spending, World War One (WW1) and Scotland.

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

  • Elizabeth Truss: the global education race

    Education and Childcare Minister Elizabeth Truss speaks about social mobility, the economy and education reform.

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

  • Wakefield council's school improvement arrangements 'ineffective'

    Ofsted has published the outcome letter of its inspection of Wakefield council’s support for school improvement and finds it ineffective.

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  • FCO deeply saddened by murder in Libya

    Spokesperson: We call upon the Libyan Government to carry out a thorough investigation into this appalling crime

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

  • British Embassy Manila: Call for bids to the Prosperity Fund

    The British Embassy is inviting organisations to consider submitting project proposals to the Prosperity Programme Fund.

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

  • New benefit fraud and error campaign: 'Benefits. Are you doing the right thing?'

    A new benefit fraud and error advertising campaign will be launched today (3 January 2014).

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

  • British Embassy Quito: Holidays calendar for 2014

    Our offices will be closed for the following public holidays in 2014:

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

  • UK provides essential healthcare for Syrian refugees

    UK allocates £16 million to support healthcare services for Syrian refugees.

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

  • HMRC reveals ‘Top 10 oddest excuses’ for late tax returns

    With the 31 January tax return deadline just around the corner, HMRC has revealed the ‘Top 10 oddest excuses’ for sending in a late return.

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  • Important notice for British nationals in Goa

    British Nationals Assistance Office Goa phone lines are temporarily down.

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

  • British Embassy Manila: Call for bids to the bilateral programme fund

    The British Embassy is accepting bids to the bilateral programme fund for financial year 2013-2014.

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

  • FCO Minister Hugo Swire welcomes prisoner releases in Burma

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire has welcomed a presidential pledge to free all remaining prisoners in Burma.

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