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  • Sustainability and the OECD

    On April 8, 2014, the British Embassy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade of Costa Rica, the Dutch Embassy in Costa Rica and other key partners, took part in a Sustainability Day, entitled “Costa Rica: on the road t…

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

  • Regional Anti-Corruption Conference in Bucharest

    Opening speech by British Ambassador Martin Harris: 'The cost of corruption equals more than 5% of global GDP'

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

  • Britain and Brazil as partners: Chancellor's speech in Brazil

    'I’m here to be an unabashed salesman for the best of British', the Chancellor explains.

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

  • Government ensures minimum standards for all collecting societies

    New regulations for collecting societies will offer greater clarity for people using copyrighted works in their business.

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

  • New heritage provisions help those looking after listed buildings

    Provisions will make the listed building consent system more effective and efficient, reducing bureaucracy and cutting costs

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

  • LawWorks and Attorney General’s Pro Bono Student Awards

    Attorney General Dominic Grieve QC MP presented the LawWorks and Attorney General Student Awards at the House of Commons

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

  • New cuts to red tape come into force

    Good news for UK companies as simplifications to employment, planning and environmental regulations come into force today (6 April 2014).

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

  • Government review into the law governing industrial disputes

    An independent review will make recommendations to ensure effective workforce relationships.

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

  • Cowboy bailiffs outlawed as new law takes effect

    Bailiffs will be banned from entering homes at night and from using physical force against debtors under new laws coming into effect this weekend to clean up the industry, Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has announced.

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

  • London 11 Statement on Presidential elections in Syria

    “London 11” core group statement says elections organised by Asad regime would be parody of democracy

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

  • Speech by Justine Greening to NIDOS #Scotland2015 conference

    International Development Secretary sets out post 2015 agenda and why Scotland can be proud of the immense contribution made with, and through, DFID.

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

  • Trustees reappointed to The Theatres Trust

    The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has agreed to reappoint 5 Trustees for a second term as members of The Theatres Trust.

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

  • On-line safety: Encouraging the world’s biggest technology companies to innovate

    Home Office minister addressed the NSPCC's child safety conference about the goverment's work to stamp out online sexual exploitation.

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

  • Child abuse: Stepping up the fight against online child sexual exploitation

    Policing Minister Damian Green has announced the latest work taking place to stamp out online child sexual exploitation.

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

  • New loans to help Muslim students go to university

    A new model for Sharia law-compliant student loans has been unveiled today (3 April 2014) by Universities and Science Minister David Willetts.…

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

  • PM Direct at Vodafone

    Prime Minister David Cameron was at Vodafone in Newbury as part of his 4-day economic tour.

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

  • Statement from British High Commissioner

    Statement from the British High Commissioner Dr. Christian Turner regarding the violence at the Coast,

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UK ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty

    After more than 10 years of campaigning and more than 7 years of negotiations, the UK ratifies the Arms Trade Treaty today.

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

  • David Cameron and Matteo Renzi press conference

    A readout of the press conference given by David Cameron and Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi on 1 April 2014.

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

  • FCO summons Spanish Ambassador following Gibraltar incursion

    The FCO summoned the Spanish Ambassador to the UK to underline serious concern at the incursion into British Gibraltar Territorial Waters.

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