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  • 7 ways Universal Credit will be a better deal

    New figures show 4,280 people started claiming Universal Credit by the end of 2013 – as the national roll-out of the new benefit continues.

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

  • High Commissioner presents her credentials in Lesotho

    High Commissioner’s Speech on presentation of credentials to His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho

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

  • 100 days to Armed Forces Day 2014

    Today marks the start of the 100-day countdown to this year's Armed Forces Day.

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

  • "Russia cannot be granted impunity to disregard international law and the UN Charter"

    Statement by UK Ambassador Mark Lyall Grant to the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine…

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

  • "More must be done to promote the role of women in post-conflict peacebuilding processes"

    Statement by Ambassador Shearman of the UK Mission to the UN at the UN Security Council debate on Peacebuilding in the Aftermath of Conflict

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

  • UK and Uzbekistan: cooperation to tackle climate change.

    British Ambassador received an expert from the Centre for Hydrometeorological Service who recently returned from job shadowing at DECC, UK.

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

  • Budget 2014: further action to enhance UK Export Finance support

    UK Export Finance is to boost its direct lending programme and consult on changes to broaden its powers to support exports

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

  • Plans for world class research centre in the UK

    The government is creating a world-class research institute specialising in data science dedicated to British WW2 code-breaker Alan Turing.

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

  • Budget is a major boost for Welsh businesses and households

    Welsh Secretary responds to Budget 2014 announcement

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

  • FCA chief discusses UK’s approach to financial regulation

    Chief Executive of the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority Martin Wheatley visits Hong Kong

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

  • Budget 2014: helping Northern Ireland to invest, export and grow

    The 2014 budget includes a number of mesures which will benefit Northern Ireland including help for businesses and with the cost of living

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

  • Electricity Market Reform: Capacity Market design

    The final aspects of the Capacity Market design have been confirmed, ahead of the first auction being held later this year

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

  • Fees for overseas UK Passport applications to fall by 35%

    The fees for a UK passport for British citizens applying from overseas countries, including Austria, will fall by 35% from next month.

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

  • Reduction in passport fees from 7th April

    The fees for a UK passport for British citizens applying from overseas countries, including Czech Republic will fall by 35% from next month.

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

  • Employment rate hits 5 year high fuelled by private sector growth

    The employment rate has hit a 5 year high and a record 30.19 million people are now in jobs.

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

  • March labour market statstics for Scotland

    Unemployment in Scotland is down and employment is up according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released today

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

  • Address to the Scottish Renewable Conference 2014

    Edward Davey speech to the annual Scottish Renewable Conference.

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

  • Business Sweden and British High Commission Host Renewable Energy Workshop in Botswana

    The British High Commission in collaboration with Business Sweden recently hosted a workshop in the area of renewable energy.

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

  • British High Commission promotes democratic elections in Southern Africa

    High Commission supports a training session for SADC member states electoral commission.

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

  • New £1 coin announced

    The new £1 coin will have the same shape as the 12-sided three pence piece or ‘threepenny bit’.

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