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  • 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

  • Over £ 20 Million in UK support for humanitarian work in Sri Lanka

    British High Commissioner issues statement to mark World Humanitarian Day.

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

  • Sofia Embassy prevention campaign contributes to safer holidaying in Bulgaria

    The Holiday Hangover campaign encourages reasonable behavior in Bulgaria’s most diverse and visited resort Sunny Beach.

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

  • Higher fixed penalties from 16 August 2013

    Higher roadside penalties for vans, trucks and buses as graduated fixed penalties and financial deposits increase.

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  • New penalties for careless driving come into force

    Police given powers of on-the-spot penalties for careless driving including tailgating and poor lane discipline.

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

  • Pyrotechnics safety warning for football fans

    …Policing minister: You're putting supporters' safety at risk.…

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

  • British Ambassador’s interview to Ukrainian Week

    British Ambassador to Ukraine Simon Smith on the need for progress, issues and opportunities on Ukraine's path to association with the EU

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

  • Tank commanders tested

    Aspiring Challenger 2 tank commanders have just completed their final test exercise on Salisbury Plain Training Area.

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  • Next steps for children’s congenital heart surgery

    The next steps for reviewing the provision of children’s heart surgery across England have been published by NHS England.

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

  • Businesses to benefit from better enforcement of fire safety regulation

    Government welcomes commitment from the Chief Fire Officers Association to improve how fire safety regulations are enforced.

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

  • PHE supports new tattooing and body piercing guidance

    As tattooing and body piercing becomes more common, improper or unsanitary methods used in these procedures can carry health risks.

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  • Global expert publishes world-leading safety plan for NHS

    Patients will have confidence in a safe NHS and staff will be supported to make safe care the priority

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

  • Three-quarters of free schools rated good or outstanding by Ofsted at first inspection

    The first 24 free schools have all had their Ofsted inspection results published.

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

  • Growth boost for HS2 as taskforce membership confirmed

    A skilled team, including Sir Howard Bernstein and Sir Albert Bore, is joining the HS2 Growth Taskforce.

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

  • Helping Serbia dispose of stocks of surplus munitions

    A government-owned demilitarization facility in central Serbia will be further developed to ensure the safe and environmentally responsible disposal of almost 2,000 tonnes of surplus munitions, reducing the risk of explosion…

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

  • RAF rescues stranded family

    An RAF search and rescue crew have carried out a daring mission to save a mother and her 2 young daughters trapped by a fast-rising river.

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

  • Child Maintenance Service reaches next stage

    The new Child Maintenance Service (CMS) will open today (29 July 2013) to new applicants with 2 or more children.

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

  • Chef needed at British embassy Santiago

    The British embassy in Santiago is recruiting a full time chef for the Ambassador's residence. The closing date is 2 August.

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

  • Sir Jon Cunliffe appointed Deputy Governor of the Bank of England for Financial Stability

    Her Majesty The Queen has agreed, on the recommendation of the Chancellor and Prime Minister to appoint Sir Jon Cunliffe, currently United Kingdom Permanent Representative to the European Union, as Deputy Governor of the Ban…

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

  • Written statement to Parliament on the Northern Ireland security situation

    The second statement by the Secretary of State, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP on the current security situation in Northern Ireland

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