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  • A first class UK visa service

    The UK’s brand new visa application centre was officially opened today by the British Ambassador, Iain Lindsay

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

  • Publication of summary of the Government’s activities in Burma

    FCO Minister of State & Minister of State for International Development are publishing today a summary of UK's activities in Burma.

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

  • Patrick McLoughlin opens London Southend Airport terminal extension

    Secretary of State for Transport tours the new facilities at fast-growing airport.

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

  • Empty homes reach 10-year low

    The numbers of empty properties in England have fallen to a 10-year low, new figures show.

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

  • Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire: David Laing

    David Laing is appointed as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire.

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

  • 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

  • New UK Visa Application Centre opens in Oman

    British Minister opens the new Visa Application Centre and announces the easing of student visa applications for Omanis

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

  • More must be done for looked after children living far from home

    Local authorities must do more to make sure the needs of looked after children living far away from home can be met.

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  • Ofsted reports to Thurrock Council following focused inspections

    Following inspections of 7 schools in Thurrock in February 2014, Ofsted has written to Thurrock Local Authority about the findings.

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  • New UK Points of Light award names flood heroes as first winners

    David Cameron named 5 volunteers who helped during the recent winter floods as the first recipients of the new UK Points of Light awards.

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

  • UK calls for restoration of Humanitarian Access in Rakhine State

    Joint FCO-DFID call for urgent restoration humanitarian access to all communities in Rakhine State. Mr Swire summons Burmese Ambassador.

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

  • 2014 Doing Business in Namibia. A guide for UK companies

    The British High Commission launches the newly revised “ 2014 Doing Business in Namibia Guide”.

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

  • Video games tax relief passes final hurdle

    European Commission gives the go ahead for a tax break for UK video games sector.

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

  • Let nature back into our cities - Green Cities conference in Budapest

    Extending green surfaces within urban areas has a major untapped economic potential, British presenters argued at the "Green Cities, Green Infrastructure" conference on 3 April in Budapest. The event, which brought…

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

  • Mark Carney and Sir Richard Branson talk business

    Commonwealth Games business conference speakers confirmed.

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

  • Trade trip to hail finance support to back British exporters

    All the latest from the Chancellor's trip to Brazil, updated throughout the week.

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

  • Use the new Employment Allowance to help your business grow

    Dean Clough Cooking School used the £2,000 saving in National Insurance contributions (NICs) to hire an apprentice for its training scheme.

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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

  • Criminals paying more than ever to help victims

    £14 million of new funding taken directly from criminals’ pockets will provide vital services to help victims recover from the effects of crime, Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has today announced.

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

  • Burberry head Angela Ahrendts receives honorary DBE

    Burberry head Angela Ahrendts receives honorary DBE (Dame Commander of the British Empire).

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