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  • British Embassy Manila remains open but services still limited

    The British Embassy in Manila is open but with reduced staff due to continued flooding in Manila.

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

  • Admiralty Arch proposal gets go ahead

    Formal approval was given for plans to restore the iconic Admiralty Arch to its former glory and open it up to the public, Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude confirmed.

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

  • Extending the street triage scheme: New patrols with nurses and the police

    Five new police forces have been selected to pilot a scheme aimed at improving the way people with mental health problems are treated during emergencies, Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb announced today.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 19 August 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on Gibraltar, David Miranda, lobbying, the Prince of Wales, fracking, families, Scotland and drugs.

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

  • NHS Health Checks

    Recent media coverage has called into question the effectiveness of the NHS Health Check programme.

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  • Foreign Secretary William Hague on the situation in Egypt

    Foreign Secretary William Hague condemns violence and underlines the Government’s support for the Egyptian people.

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

  • Football in focus on underpaid workers

    Professional football clubs who fail to pay staff the National Minimum Wage (NMW) can expect HMRC to take action against them, the department announced today.

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  • Fraud crackdown saves taxpayers £6.5 billion

    Measures introduced by this government to cut fraud and error have saved £6.5 billion - nearly £400 for every working family in the country.

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

  • Open up seaside resorts to become more inclusive and woo the purple pound – says Minister for Disabled People

    Seaside resorts across England urged to open up their beaches to disabled people and benefit from the purple pound worth £80 billion a year.

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

  • Important notice for British nationals in New Delhi

    British High Commission New Delhi phone lines are temporarily down.

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

  • The world needs more action

    Ambassador Lyall Grant calls for more #Action on World Humanitarian Day

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

  • Greening urges UK to back ‘unsung heroes’ of aid

    On World Humanitarian Day, Justine Greening calls on the public to thank aid workers who risk their lives to deliver aid around the world.

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

  • DFID Research: call for proposals for systematic reviews for international development

    Providing a more robust evidence base for policy makers and practitioners.

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

  • Call for Bids: Economic, Jordan

    Funds are available to support non-governmental organisations working on economic issues in Jordan.

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

  • World Humanitarian Day 2013

    A time to remember and honour humanitarian aid workers who have lost their lives while trying to help people in need around the world.

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

  • Householders and businesses in N. Scotland to save £50 million on energy bills

    Hydro Benefit Replacement Scheme to save North of Scotland £50 million a year on their energy bills

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

  • Foreign Secretary speaks to Egyptian Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague calls for end to violence and a return to dialogue in Egypt.

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

  • UK still concerned about reported irregularities during Zimbabwe elections

    Minister for Africa hopes Southern African Development Community Summit will tackle reported irregularities during Zimbabwe elections.

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

  • FCO spokesperson comments on ongoing violence in Egypt

    Foreign Office spokesperson: "The UK continues to call for an end to violence and for a return to peaceful dialogue."

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

  • Gibraltar border: Prime Minister calls President Barroso

    The PM phoned President Barroso earlier today to raise his concerns about the situation at the Spain-Gibraltar border.

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