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  • 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

  • Secretary of State highlights Edinburgh firm’s 'Standard of Excellence'

    Scottish Secretary underlines the valuable role the Queen’s Awards has for Scottish businesses as he visited one of this year’s winners.

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

  • Friendship Day launches new era in Paraguay – UK relations

    On Tuesday 30 July, Her Majesty’s Ambassador, Dr. Jeremy Hobbs, presented his credentials to President Franco at the Presidential Palace.

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

  • Caribbean Prosperity Fund

    British High Commissions in Port-of-Spain, Bridgetown, Kingston, Georgetown and Belmopan would like to invite concept bids for the Caribbean Prosperity Fund.

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

  • British Ambassador hosts Iftar in Nazareth

    The British Ambassador to Israel, Matthew Gould, hosted an Iftar today in Nazareth.

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

  • Secretary of State welcomes green energy investment in Londonderry

    Speaking earlier today (30 July) Theresa Villiers said:

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

  • Government to consult on devolution of stamp duty land tax to the National Assembly for Wales

    The consultation will further inform the government’s response to the Silk Commission’s report on increasing the financial accountability of the Assembly and Welsh government.

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

  • Home Secretary extends consultation into use of stop and search.

    Members of the public given an extra six weeks to have their say on stop and search after consultation extended to 24 September.

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

  • UK university success in Malaysia

    UK universities and colleges continue to enjoy success in Malaysia’s education sector with 3 new campuses and further business opportunities.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 29 July 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on press conferences, NHS 111, cost of politics, immigration and Gibraltar.

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

  • World Cup 2022 and beyond: opportunities and insights for UK businesses

    Major opportunities for UK companies as Qatar embarks on £140 billion infrastructure spend over the next 10 years.

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

  • BMW i3 launch

    Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin speaking at the BMW i3 launch.

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

  • British Embassy Beijing celebrates the legacy of 2012 Olympic Games

    On 29 July, British Ambassador to China, Sebastian Wood, hosted an event to mark the one year anniversary event of the London 2012 Olympics.

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

  • UK Intervention at the Conference on Disarmament, Geneva, 29 July to 13 September 2013

    UK Ambassador to the Conference on Disarmament, Matthew Rowland, makes his first intervention at Part 3 of the 2013 Conference on Disarmament.

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

  • New figures help ‘go compare’ on councils’ planning service

    Information will allow councils to see where they need to improve to provide a better planning service to their communities.

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

  • Energy measures to save £200 annually in fuel bills for a new home

    New energy standards to cut £200 on typical new homes’ fuel bills and large businesses over £60k, compared to build standards before 2010. 

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

  • Tough new laws on aggressive bailiffs

    Tough new laws designed to protect the public from aggressive bailiffs are being implemented by Government.

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

  • British Consulate Milan recruiting a temporary Consular Assistant

    A temporary position, LEIV Consular Assistant, will be available in September 2013 at the British Consulate-General in Milan.

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

  • Featherstone: new UK support for world’s ‘forgotten crisis’

    Development Minister Lynne Featherstone announces support to help people suffering from humanitarian crisis in the Central African Republic.

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

  • Nick Clegg calls on banks to do more to support ethnic minority business

    British Bankers’ Association agrees measures to support ethnic minority business as report finds good work is underway, but more to be done.

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