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  • Government action to help hardworking people with energy bills

    British households will benefit from proposals that will be worth £50 on average, thanks to government plans to reduce the impact of energy company price rises.

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

  • Great Britain Week in Burma, 1-7 December

    UK Embassy launches the first ever Great Britain Week in Burma, 1-7 December

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

  • World AIDS Day 2013: Transforming life in Ethiopia

    How the UK is helping people with HIV and AIDS in Ethiopia by providing support and access to treatment.

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  • UK offers lifeline as crisis worsens in Central African Republic

    UK will provide healthcare, clean water and logistical support in response to a severe escalation in the humanitarian crisis.

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

  • St. Andrew's Day in Moldova

    Scottish representatives of the British community in Moldova raise the Saltire at the British Embassy Chisinau.

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

  • St. Andrew’s Day: message from David Cameron

    The Prime Minister speaks of the contribution Scots have made to their communities, to their country and to the wider world.

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

  • New projects receive £1 million to improve local air quality

    Environment Minister Dan Rogerson has announced the local authorities to receive new funding from the Air Quality Grant Programme

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

  • Update on the UK's response to Typhoon Haiyan

    Oral statement to Parliament by Development Secretary Justine Greening on Britain's support for the Philippines following the super typhoon.

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

  • Treatment for severe 'Clostridium difficile' infection with new clinical trial

    Pre-clinical studies of injections of polyclonal antibodies to treat severe 'C. difficile' infections show great promise.

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  • Lord Bew's speech at the Annual Governance Conference of Lawyers in Local Government

    Lord Bew delivered this speech on 27 November 2013.

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  • Boost for exporters and banks as UK Export Finance increases risk underwritten

    The news that UK Export Finance will increase the risk it underwrites from 50% to 80% across its Bond Support and Export Working Capital schemes, will enable banks to assist more exporters seeking to maximise opportunities i…

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

  • Lynne Featherstone: The UK's contribution to the HIV response

    Speech by Lynne Featherstone, Parliamentary under Secretary of State for International Development, as the 25th World AIDS Day approaches.

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

  • Speech on the economics of future energy supply options debate

    Baroness Verma delivered the speech for the Foundation for Science and Technology, at the Royal Society.

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

  • Boost for development in Somaliland

    A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Government of Somaliland and its Somaliland Development Fund development partners

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

  • Open access research

    David Willetts updates Berlin Open Access Conference delegates on the UK's commitment to an open access policy for publicy-funded research.

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

  • Flu vaccination uptake strong, but much more to do

    Many older people, pregnant women, people in at-risk groups, and 2 and 3 year old children, have been vaccinated this flu season.

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  • Hundreds of communities taking up chance to have a say over their neighbourhood

    Communities urged to make full use of their rights and join over 800 groups now working on neighbourhood plans.

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

  • Vince Cable comments on Funding for Lending changes

    Vince Cable comments on changes to the Funding for Lending scheme announced by the Bank of England today (28 November 2013)

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

  • UK welcomes conclusions of UN General Assembly’s Third Committee

    FCO Minister Baroness Warsi is encouraged by progress on human rights at UN General Assembly’s 3rd Committee.

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

  • Job Vacancy: Part Time Digital Diplomacy Officer

    We are looking for a suitable person for the position of Part Time Digital Diplomacy Officer.

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