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  • Pickles pushes local people to the front of the queue for council homes

    Hard-working local people to be given priority.

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

  • Nearly 700 tax criminals convicted in 2013

    Almost 700 tax fraudsters and benefit cheats were convicted this year, HMRC announced today.

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

  • Defamation laws take effect

    Libel laws in England and Wales are being significantly reformed from tomorrow to provide clearer, better protection for people publicly expressing opinions.

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

  • The Queen honours British-Bulgarian businessman

    Her Majesty The Queen has accepted Mr. William Drysdale as Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE).

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

  • Office closure in Kuala Lumpur: New Year's Day

    The British High Commission in Malaysia will be closed on 1 January 2014 (Wednesday).

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

  • Make a New Year’s resolution to help an older, lonely person near you

    Norman Lamb and the Royal Voluntary Service call for everyone to make a commitment to help an older, lonely person near them in 2014.

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

  • New Year message from the Secretary of State for Wales

    David Jones MP looks ahead to 2014

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

  • UK electronic visa waiver introduced for Oman, Qatar and UAE

    From 1 January 2014 passport holders of Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates can visit the UK for up to 6 months with an electronic visa waiver.

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  • UK welcomes President Hadi’s work to build consensus in Yemen

    FCO Minister welcomes the signing on 23 December of the Agreement on a Just Solution to the Southern Question.

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

  • Syria: joint statement on humanitarian aid

    A joint statement about Syria from the Prime Minister David Cameron, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Leader of the Opposition Ed Milliband.

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

  • British Embassy Warsaw closed on 1 and 6 January

    The British Embassy, including Consular and Visa Sections, will be closed on 1 and 6 January 2014.

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

  • Many happy returns at Christmas

    HMRC has revealed that 1,566 people found time during the Christmas Day festivities to send an online tax return.

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  • FCO welcomes news Greenpeace activists allowed to leave Russia

    The Minister for Europe welcomes news that the six British Nationals, formerly in detention, have received permission to return to the UK.

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

  • Call for proposals: Tunisian borders' stability and security

    Addressing stability and security of Tunisia's borders

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

  • Foreign Secretary supports regional efforts to end violence in South Sudan

    William Hague deplores continued violence in South Sudan and sends senior diplomat to support a political resolution.

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

  • Taipei office closures for Christmas Holiday and New Year

    The British Trade & Cultural Office will be closed on 25 & 26 December and 1 January 2014.

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

  • Royal pardon for WW2 code-breaker Dr Alan Turing

    Renowned scientist and World War II code-breaker Dr Alan Turing has been given a posthumous pardon under the Royal Prerogative of Mercy by the Queen today following a request from Justice Secretary Chris Grayling.

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

  • Office closures for Christmas and New Year period

    The British Embassy Vientiane will be closed on 25 to 26 December and 1 January 2014.

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

  • Bangkok office closures for Christmas and New Year period

    The British Embassy Bangkok will be closed on 25 to 26 December, 31 December 2013 and 1 January 2014.

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

  • PM's Christmas message 2013

    Prime Minister David Cameron's message for a peaceful Christmas and a very happy New Year.

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