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  • Call for bids is open in Colombia for the Human Rights and Democracy Fund - HRDP 2014-2015

    The Human Rights and Democracy Programme (HRDP) is the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s (FCO) global fund supporting human rights and democracy work overseas.

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

  • HMS PORTLAND VISITS LAGOS

    HMS Portland, a DEVONPORT, UK based Type 23 frigate, demonstrated the UK’s commitment to Nigeria with a successful port visit to Lagos

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

  • Wave Knight joins Grenada for 40th Independence Celebrations

    RFA WAVE KNIGHT took some time off from her usual APT(N) duties and made a hard-earned and much anticipated port visit to Grenada.

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

  • British Ambassador visits Surkhandaryo Province of Uzbekistan

    On 18 February 2013 the British Ambassador, George Edgar, O.B.E., paid an official visit to Surkhandaryo Province in south-east Uzbekistan.

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

  • PM’s phone call with Chancellor Merkel to discuss Ukraine

    David Cameron called Chancellor Merkel to discuss the situation in Ukraine.

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

  • Prince Charles meets Qataris working on Environmental Initiatives

    HRH The Prince of Wales and the British Embassy Host Meeting with more than 40 Qataris Working on Environmental Initiatives

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

  • 'We must not overlook the importance of justice, accountability and the protection of human rights'

    Statement by UK Ambassador Lyall Grant at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Rule of Law in Conflict-Affected Countries…

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

  • New Chief of the General Staff appointed

    Lieutenant General Sir Nicholas Carter has been appointed as the next Chief of the General Staff.

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

  • Bristol & West tax avoidance plan loses again

    Bristol & West plc, owned by Bank of Ireland, has lost its second attempt to avoid £27 million of corporation tax by claiming that there was a loophole in the law governing the taxation of derivatives.

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

  • Visit to Hong Kong by Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne

    The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr George Osborne visited Hong Kong from 19 to 20 February.

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

  • British High Commissioner visits Jaffna

    The British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, John Rankin, paid an official visit to Jaffna from 19-20 February, 2014.

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

  • ‘Economic recovery is not yet secure', says Chancellor

    Chancellor uses speech in Hong Kong to highlight that the economic recovery is not yet secure.

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

  • Chancellor's economy speech in Hong Kong

    Chancellor's speech to the British Chambers of Commerce in Hong Kong.

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

  • Online applications open today (20/2) for Single Payment Scheme 2014

    English farmers are being urged to put their businesses in a good position for upcoming EU support payments changes by making their Single Payment Scheme (SPS) applications online this year.

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  • UK and Brazil in Partnership with Africa for Prosperity

    UK and Brazil in Partnership with Africa for Prosperity

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

  • Egypt travel advice update

    Foreign Office advise against all but essential travel to South Sinai in Egypt except for within the Sharm el Sheikh resort areas.

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

  • TCI shares in forfeited criminal assets

    John Dinkelman, Chargé d’Affaires, of the US Embassy Nassau, presented TCI Governor Peter Beckingham with a cheque for $279,620.32.

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

  • DECC and industry sets out plan to stay ‘world leader’ in offshore wind and boost economy

    Maximising the economic benefit from offshore wind is a key priority for Government, reveals a new report today.

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

  • Why the Archbishop of Westminster is wrong about welfare: article by David Cameron

    An op-ed by Prime Minister David Cameron responding to comments made by the Archbishop of Westminster on welfare.

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

  • Appointment of Stephen Henwood CBE as Chairman of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

    Stephen Henwood CBE has been appointed for a further three-year term as Chairman of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA).

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