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  • 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

  • Extended NHS charging for visitors and migrants

    Visitors and migrants who wish to use NHS services will have to pay.

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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

  • Best of Budapest's press and public diplomacy 2013

    A review of the British Embassy Budapest public diplomacy activities in 2013.

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

  • Families happy with SEN reforms and £70 million for councils

    Parents trialling the government’s new special educational needs (SEN) reforms are happier than ever with the support available.

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

  • Know your shopper's rights before you hit the Christmas sales

    Before handing over your hard-earned cash in the sales, make sure you know your rights to a refund or exchange.

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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

  • Proposals to improve access to SME credit data published

    A consultation on new rules for sharing small and medium enterprise (SME) credit data has been launched to make it easier for alternative finance providers to enter the market.

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

  • Royal pardon for WW2 code-breaker Dr Alan Turing

    Renowned scientist and World War II code-breaker Dr Alan Turing has been given a posthumous pardon under the Royal Prerogative of Mercy by the Queen today following a request from Justice Secretary Chris Grayling.

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

  • Adoption: £50 million funding boost and new interactive maps

    Children’s Minister Edward Timpson announces new resources to help would-be adopters find a child to adopt - plus more cash for councils.

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

  • 74,000 young people helped by Work Programme

    More than 74,000 young jobseekers have escaped long-term unemployment and found lasting work.

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

  • Welcome to the website of the Embassy

    This website will provide you with information on the relationship between the UK and Turkmenistan

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

  • FCO Minister responds to sentencing of Human Rights activists in Egypt

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds expresses concern on the sentencing of three human rights activists in Egypt.…

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

  • FCO Minister expresses UK concerns about Anti-Homosexuality legislation in Uganda

    Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson comments on Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Bill.

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

  • Where next for social science?

    David Willetts talks about the importance of social science at the inaugural annual lecture of the Campaign for Social Science.

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

  • New public health research partnerships to get £47.5 million

    13 partnerships between universities and Public Health England will share funding worth £47.5 million for health protection research.

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

  • Millions of pounds still available in housing fund

    Tens of millions of pounds specifically ring-fenced to help people adapt to welfare reforms this year is still available through local authorities.

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

  • Secretary of State thanks Deputy Chief Constable

    Northern Ireland Secretary of State thanks Judith Gillespie for her service

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

  • Invitation to Tender

    The Embassy is now inviting bids for project funding from the Conflict Pool for projects in the South Caucasus region from 20 December 2013.

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

  • Better Care Fund

    Letter to local authorities from Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis and Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb about the Better Care Fund.

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