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  • Flying the flag for equality

    The UK armed forces have come second in the first league table of the most gay-friendly militaries in the world.

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

  • Over 175 UK employers pledge to give women a voice in the workplace

    A record 2 million employees covered by the Government’s Think, Act, Report scheme

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

  • Specialist teams to fight modern slavery at UK Ports

    Specialist anti-slavery teams to be deployed at the border to help identify and protect victims of modern slavery.

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

  • Statement on the judgement on the benefit cap

    Statement on the Court of Appeal judgement on the benefit cap.

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

  • New Permanent Secretary for the Treasury Solicitor's Department

    The Cabinet Secretary is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Jones as the new Treasury Solicitor and HM Procurator General.

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

  • Clampdown on rogue claims firms

    In the past year more than 200 licences have been removed from rogue claims firms which have flouted the rules, Justice Minister Shailesh Vara said today, as the Government continues to crack down on companies which abuse th…

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

  • Baroness Warsi concludes visit to Oman and Saudi Arabia

    FCO Minister Baroness Warsi promoted Islamic Finance and religious tolerance during her visit to Oman and Saudi Arabia this week.

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

  • Successful visit by London School of Economics to Quito, Guayaquil and Cuenca

    A representative from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) gave talks in Quito, Guayaquil and Cuenca from the 17th-19th February

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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

  • European agreement set to boost UK’s creative industries

    Online music services and the UK’s thriving creative sector will be able to trade more easily across Europe from today (20 February 2014).

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns indefensible violence and deaths in Ukraine

    On arrival at the Foreign Affairs Council, Foreign Secretary William Hague called on Ukrainian government to prevent further violence.

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

  • Benefit sanctions figures published

    JSA payments to claimants who haven’t stuck to the rules have been suspended 818,000 times since we introduced new rules in October 2012.

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

  • Radio adverts launched to help safeguard flooding clean-up operation

    Public Health England has produced a pair of radio adverts with health advice on cleaning up safely after flooding.

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  • Whitehall releasing its grip on unused public land

    Enough brownfield land released to build 68,000 homes and support 135,000 jobs.

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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

  • The Human Rights and Democracy Programme (HRDP) 2014/15 call for bids

    The Human Rights and Democracy Programme (HRDP) is the FCO’s dedicated 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

  • ‘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

  • Circular 002/2014: Home Secretary’s decision on the findings of the Police Arbitration Tribunal

    Decision on the findings of the Police Arbitration Tribunal in relation to 6 recommendations of the Part 2 report of the Winsor Review.

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