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  • Chevening Scholarship Programme 2015/16 is now open in Russia

    The British Embassy in Moscow has opened the window to receiving applications for Chevening Scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year. Don’t forget to apply before 15 November 2014.

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

  • Regions given helping hand to develop locally sourced heat

    Rivers and estuaries in cities and towns across England could provide clean, reliable heating to thousands of homes and businesses, a map published today has shown.

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

  • Local people at heart of growing Ebbsfleet Garden City

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles set out plans that put people at the heart of shaping the future development of the Ebbsfleet Garden City.

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

  • Workshop to introduce zero and low emission buses in Santiago

    The British Embassy hosted the workshop ‘Improving bus technology within the public transport system of Santiago’.

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

  • COBR meeting on Iraq

    The Foreign Secretary chaired a further meeting of COBR to discuss the situation in Iraq and the UK's response.

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

  • PM call with President Obama

    Prime Minister David Cameron and President Obama spoke this afternoon to discuss the situation in Iraq, Ukraine and the Middle East.

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

  • Foreign Secretary responds to reports of Russian military vehicles in Ukraine

    The Foreign Secretary has urged Russia to halt the flow of arms and avoid provocative actions in eastern Ukraine.

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

  • Emergency UK aid for displaced people in Iraq

    The UK is releasing an £8 million package of emergency humanitarian assistance for Iraq.

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

  • Despite recent economic deceleration, Peru’s economy remains strong

    The upgrade in Moody’s investment rating, a commitment to develop Public-Private Partnerships, and a new strategic plan by the National Competition Council, confirm Peru’s economic strength.

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

  • British Pharmacological Society to host pharmacology world congress

    British Pharmacological Society elected to host pharmacology world congress in Glasgow in July 2022

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

  • CMA clears adherence packaging merger

    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared Omnicell/MTS’s proposed acquisition of SurgiChem.

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  • £2.6 million funding for volunteers that support hospitals

    Dedicated volunteers who give time to help patients have been recognised through a £2.6 million investment to grow and support their work.

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

  • Flood defence investigation work starts in Epney, Gloucestershire

    Today (Friday 8 August), the Environment Agency will begin investigation work on a flood defence wall in Epney, Gloucestershire.

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  • Cleaner and greener transport for communities

    Extra £900,000 will build on success of local sustainable transport schemes.

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

  • David Cameron statement on Iraq

    PM: "I am extremely concerned by the appalling situation in Iraq and the desperate situation facing hundreds of thousands of Iraqis."

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

  • British Embassy in Morocco celebrates Queen’s Birthday

    British Ambassador to Morocco Clive Alderton hosted a party at his Residence to celebrate the occasion of Her Majesty The Queen’s birthday.

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

  • Superfast broadband reaches 1 million more homes and businesses

    £1.7 billion government rollout takes superfast broadband to 1 million homes and businesses across the UK.

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

  • UK explores defence co-operation with Laos

    UK Defence Attaché to Vietnam makes exploratory visit to Laos.

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

  • Superfast broadband reaches more than 1 million homes and businesses across UK

    More than 190,000 homes and businesses in Wales can now also access superfast internet speeds thanks to UK government rollout.

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

  • Minister for Africa shines spotlight on African Great Lakes

    Mark Simmonds highlights window of opportunity which exists in 2014 in African Great Lakes to break the cycle of violence.

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