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  • British Embassy Paris - Easter bank holidays

    The British Embassy and consulates in France will be closed on 29 March and 1 April.

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

  • £31 million injection for new nuclear technology in the UK

    Vince Cable announces new funding awards that will enhance the supply chain and increase opportunities in the nuclear industry

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

  • Easter closure - British Embassy Oslo

    Our offices will be closed on 28, 29 March and 1 April 2013

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

  • Global health study shows mixed picture for UK health over last 20 years

    Analysis published in the Lancet shows life expectancy in the UK has improved over the last 20 years, but levels of ill health have not.

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  • UK supporting girls’ education in Mozambique

    The Girls' Education Challenge will help the world’s poorest girls to have an opportunity to improve their lives through education.

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

  • British High Commissioner opens Ditshwanelo Human Rights Film Festival

    The British High Commissioner to Botswana Nick Pyle opened the 13th annual Human Rights Film Festival in Gaborone.

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

  • William Hague and Angelina Jolie visit Rwanda

    The UK Foreign Secretary and UNHCR Special Envoy arrived in Kigali on 24 March at the beginning of a visit to Rwanda and the DR Congo.

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

  • Fresh start for franchising

    Railway plan puts new focus on passengers.

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

  • Rail franchising

    Railway plan puts new focus on passengers.

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

  • Rail franchising

    A statement about the refranchising programme and future of our railways.

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

  • Speech by High Commissioner HE James Thornton at the opening of the 'Shaping our Future' conference

    On 26 March, 2013, British High Commissioner James Thornton addressed 150 delegates from the public, private, NGO and academic sectors. The High Commissioner said:

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

  • How can you ‘Love Your River’?

    The Love Your River campaign hopes to get everyone involved in protecting their local river.

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

  • Government plans to open up banking sector take a step forward

    The Government today launched a consultation setting out proposals for introducing a new system of competition-focused regulation for payment systems.

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

  • Longer and healthier lives to be the focus of Public Health England

    Public Health England (PHE) will work to help people live longer, healthier lives by supporting and enabling local government, the NHS and the public to protect and improve health and wellbeing and reduce inequalities.

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  • Private risked life to save fellow soldier

    A soldier who removed his helmet and body armour, under attack, to carry a stricken comrade to safety has been commended for his bravery.

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned about Central African Republic

    Foreign Secretary has called on all sides to show restraint and respect human rights in Central African Republic.…

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

  • Passport renewal: make sure you apply for a passport early to beat the summer rush

    More than 1 million people left it until the 11th hour to apply for a passport last summer and risked missing out on summer holidays.

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

  • Sir Terry Farrell to lead independent review of architecture and the built environment

    World-renowned architect asked to make recommendations to promote high design standards.

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

  • Migration team launches "Coming Home to Jamaica" DVD

    The DVD is aimed at informing persons who are being repatriated to Jamaica of the services available to them.

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

  • Mark Prisk offers £100k Right to Buy discount to the capital’s social tenants

    Mark Prisk has opened the door for London’s council tenants to take up their Right to Buy with an increased discount of up to £100,000.

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