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  • FCO Minister condemns bomb attack in Somalia

    FCO Minister Mark Simmonds comments on the bomb attack in Mogadishu on 1 January.

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

  • Help to Buy sees £1 billion of new loans and supports 6,000 applicants in 3 months

    In just 12 weeks, nearly 750 homeowners have completed their purchases and hundreds were able to spend Christmas in their new homes.

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

  • Swap while you shop: new campaign launched to get families making healthy swaps in January

    A new Change4Life campaign aims to encourage people to make one easy swap to help cut sugar and fat from their everyday snacks, drinks and meals this January.

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  • Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Honours prominent Britons in UAE

    Three British Nationals in UAE were named in Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II New Year’s Honours List 2014.

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

  • British Embassy Manila: Call for bids to the bilateral programme fund

    The British Embassy is accepting bids to the bilateral programme fund for financial year 2013-2014.

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

  • DFID staff recognised in 2013 New Year Honours list

    The Queen's New Year's Honours List announced today has recognised the contribution of DFID staff on their work to reduce extreme poverty.

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

  • Britain to provide tents and medical aid to South Sudan

    Britain will provide emergency healthcare, shelter and other vital supplies to thousands who have fled their homes in South Sudan, International Development Secretary Justine Greening has announced.

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

  • Honours list 2014: education and children’s services

    The New Year list includes headteachers, teachers, school governors, foster carers, people working in adoption and supporting families.

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

  • The New Year's Honours 2014

    The New Year Honours 2014 lists have been published, marking the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK.

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

  • Applications open for 2014 English for the Future programme

    British Embassy Seoul welcomes North Korean defectors' applications for the 3rd English for the Future programme.

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

  • Smokers twice as likely to die of stroke

    New Public Health England smokefree campaign highlights the toxic effect of smoking on the heart, brain and lungs.

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  • UK welcomes President Hadi’s work to build consensus in Yemen

    FCO Minister welcomes the signing on 23 December of the Agreement on a Just Solution to the Southern Question.

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

  • Syria: joint statement on humanitarian aid

    A joint statement about Syria from the Prime Minister David Cameron, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Leader of the Opposition Ed Milliband.

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

  • Response to claims about enterprise zones

    Local Growth Minister Kris Hopkins responds to comments in the media about enterprise zones.

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

  • New proposals to make cheque depositing easier and quicker to be unveiled

    New proposals mean that in the future you may be able to use your smartphone to send a picture of cheque to your bank to pay it in.

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

  • Space weather forecasts to protect vital technologies from solar storms

    The UK will become one of a small number of countries to forecast the weather in space.

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

  • Call for proposals: Tunisian borders' stability and security

    …Addressing stability and security of Tunisia's borders…

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

  • Christmas in Afghanistan

    Despite a busy schedule and the blistering heat, soldiers at Lashkar Gah in Afghanistan have found time to enjoy some festive spirit.

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

  • A Letter to Pakistan, from Baroness Warsi

    In an open letter to Pakistan Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi reflects on the past year and looks to the challenges ahead.

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

  • Foreign Secretary supports regional efforts to end violence in South Sudan

    William Hague deplores continued violence in South Sudan and sends senior diplomat to support a political resolution.

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