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  • Changes in visa application and decision-making process in Minsk

    …The Visa Section at the Embassy in Minsk will close and a Visa Application Centre (VAC) will be open from March/April 2014.…

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

  • British Embassy Jakarta Office Closure

    British Embassy Jakarta will be closed to the public for the UK Holidays.

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

  • European Council December 2013: David Cameron’s press conference

    The Prime Minister’s press conference at European Council on 20 December 2013.

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

  • UK to send second flight to South Sudan to evacuate British nationals

    Plans for UK aircraft to return to Juba to evacuate more British nationals wishing to leave.

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

  • Secretary of State addresses QUB Literific Society

    Rt Hon Theresa Villiers speech to the Queen's University Literific Society earlier this evening

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

  • PM approves reappointment of Intelligence Services Commissioner

    Sir Mark Waller is reappointed as the Intelligence Services Commissioner.

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

  • ‘Best in the business’ bidding to rehabilitate offenders

    Thirty bidders who have passed the first stage of a competition to win regional rehabilitation contracts and lead the new era in a fight against reoffending were named today by the Ministry of Justice.

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

  • Insurance growth plan launches as Aviva announces £500 million for UK infrastructure

    Government launches growth plan for insurers as Aviva announces £500 million for UK infrastructure.

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

  • Taxpayer compensated for overcharging as cross-government contracts review concludes

    Serco will repay £68.5 million for charging errors as government welcomes progress on a corporate renewal plan.

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

  • Securing Britain’s Energy Future

    Speech by Secretary of State Edward Davey at University College London

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

  • Energy trends and prices statistical release: 19 December 2013

    The latest provisional monthly energy statistics produced by the Department of Energy and Climate Change were released on 19 December 2013 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.

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

  • Survival improving for lung cancer but the number of women diagnosed continues to rise

    New NCIN data published today shows 1-year survival for lung cancer has improved significantly, yet female incidence rates have increased.

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  • Cairo Visa Section Announcement

    From 15th December, the Cairo Visa Section will no longer offer an in-person customer advice window

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

  • Online payment to become mandatory for Cambodia

    From 16 December 2013 all UK visa applicants in Cambodia will be required to pay for their visa online as part of the online application process.

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

  • UK aircraft en route to South Sudan to evacuate British nationals

    FCO confirm that a UK aircraft is on its way to Juba to evacuate British nationals who wish to leave.

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

  • Crime and policing news update: December 2013

    Regular update on the latest news and information on police and crime issues.

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  • Ambassador Westmacott visits RAF Squadron in Nevada

    British Royal Air Force 39 Squadron works alongside United States Air Force squadrons at Creech Air Force Base in Nevada.

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

  • Fishing quota register provides greater transparency

    A new register will provide greater transparency for anyone with an interest in our fishing industry by allowing them to see who has access to the UK’s fishing quota.

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

  • UK set to lead the way for smart cities

    Government, cities, businesses and universities are joining forces to make sure the UK is leading the global race to develop smarter cities.

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

  • Government publishes annual PFI data

    As part of its commitment to transparency, the government is today publishing its annual update on legacy PFI data.

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