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  • Joint statement by Italy, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States on Libya

    …The governments of France, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States commend the convening of the Libya Council of Representatives as an important step towards putting Libya's democratic transition back on track and helping restore law and order to the country.…

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

  • Chevening scholarships applications are now open in Ecuador

    Applications for 2015-2016 Chevening Scholarships in Ecuador are now open and will close on 15 November 2014.

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

  • Tackling climate change is not at odds with economic growth

    Transcript of a speech by Edward Davey, UK Cabinet Minister for Energy and Climate Change at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad Thursday 24 July 2014.

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

  • British fugitive nabbed in South Africa

    Convicted drug trafficker and fraudster Martin Evans, aged 52, from Swansea in Wales, was arrested in Midrand, Johannesburg.

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

  • Circular 013/2014: Home Office approved kits for testing controlled substances

    This circular provides advice on drug testing kits that have been approved for the purpose of testing substances suspected to be controlled drugs.

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  • Fee cut for whiplash medical reports

    The fees for whiplash medical reports will be cut in the latest stage of the government’s plan to tackle insurance fraud and turn the tide on the growing compensation culture, Justice Secretary Chris Grayling announced today.

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

  • UK activates £3 million Rapid Response Facility for Gaza

    As the number of injured and displaced Palestinians in Gaza grows, International Development Secretary Justine Greening has activated the UK’s Rapid Response Facility (RRF) to provide immediate aid to help save lives.

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

  • PM writes to NATO leaders ahead of NATO Summit Wales 2014

    The Prime Minister calls for new NATO Armed Forces Charter and review of NATO-Russia long term relationship.

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

  • Foreign Secretary reacts to breakdown of Gaza ceasefire

    Philip Hammond says number one priority is ending the suffering of the people of Gaza and calls again for urgent humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.

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

  • CMA seeks views on proposals to improve the residential property management services market

    The CMA has today issued an update on its market study into the provision of residential property management services in England and Wales.

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  • Radical reforms to electricity market pass into law

    Government reforms to stimulate low carbon energy investment and keep the lights on have passed into law.

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

  • Chevening Scholarship Programme 2015/16 now open.

    British High Commissioner announces opening of Chevening Scholarship Programme for 2015/16 academic year

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

  • Applications for 2015/2016 Chevening Scholarships open in Belarus

    Chevening is a unique opportunity for talented professionals from Belarus to study for a postgraduate Master’s degree in the UK.

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

  • CMA and Monitor publish guidance on the competition review of NHS mergers

    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and Monitor have jointly published a short guide on the competition review of NHS mergers.

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  • Strengthening capacity for preventing discrimination in Macedonia

    British Embassy concludes project support to Macedonian institutions in implementing the Strategy for Non-discrimination.

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

  • Unlocking private investment will get councils building

    Councils should look to the private sector to help make taxpayers’ pounds go further, an independent review has found.

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

  • Do your homework before hitting the road in Europe

    New survey shows more British nationals need to do their homework before taking to the wheel in Europe this summer.

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

  • Burma: Calls for Chevening Scholarship applications for 2015/16

    The British Embassy Rangoon encourages applications from Burmese candidates for UK Chevening Scholarship Programme for the year 2015/16.

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

  • Landmark campaign launched to stamp out slavery

    Home Secretary urges the public to join the fight against modern slavery.

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

  • Appointment of Lord and Lady Justices of Appeal: July 2014

    The Queen has approved the appointment of 4 Lord and Lady Justices of Appeal.

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