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  • Drugs leave hundreds of Brits behind bars overseas

    FCO and Prisoners Abroad unite to warn of consequences of drugs abroad.

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

  • FCO Minister calls on Iran to improve human rights

    Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson welcomes adoption of UN resolution on human rights situation in Iran.

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

  • FCO Minister welcomes UN Resolution on Human Rights in Burma

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire notes UN resolution and expresses concerns about human rights in Burma

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned at release of convicted war criminals in Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Foreign Secretary calls for urgent consultations following release of 10 convicted war criminals in Bosnia-Herzegovina on 19 November

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

  • Government to review policy on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

    Review on condition of homes in the private rented sector will consider if new rules are needed on installing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

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

  • Education is GREAT Britain: GREAT Universities Fair 2013

    The British Embassy Quito is organising a British university fair in Quito and Guayaquil in November.

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

  • Army helps jobseekers towards employment

    A pioneering project in which the Army helps long-term jobseekers become more employable has begun this week.

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

  • Engineering at the heart of multi-million college investment

    Colleges are set to invest millions in building modern facilities after 2 further rounds of government capital investment unlocked £488 million.

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

  • Top British diplomat announces UK-Palestinian strategic dialogue

    Sir Simon Fraser visits the Occupied Palestinian Territories to strengthen bilateral relations with the Palestinian Authority.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 20 November 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Co-op, A&E funding, childcare and women bishops.

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

  • Revised guidance to protect the health, safety and welfare of workers

    The Health and Safety Executive has published new help for employers on how to protect the health, safety and welfare of their workers.

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  • Damian Green speech to ACPO Leading Change In Policing conference

    Speech given by Policing Minister Damian Green on Wednesday 20 November to ACPO's Leading Change In Policing conference

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

  • Barbara Spicer announced as interim Chief Executive of Skills Funding Agency

    Skills Minister Matthew Hancock announces the appointment of Barbara Spicer as the interim Chief Executive of the Skills Funding Agency.

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

  • Michael Gove speaks to the Royal Society on maths and science

    Education Secretary Michael Gove speaks to the Royal Society.

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

  • EU-Canada passenger name records agreement

    This WMS was laid in the House of Commons on 20 November 2013 by James Brokenshire, and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 18 November 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on tax, online pornography, union intimidation and benefit fraud.

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

  • 10th anniversary of Istanbul bombing

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a speech at a memorial event in Istanbul marking the 10th anniversary of the Istanbul bombing.

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

  • UK Skills Expo 2013

    UKTI Dubai is hosting the first ever Skills Expo to showcase British companies to training departments of major UAE organisations in an effort to promote UK expertise in this growing sector.

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

  • James Brokenshire reassures faith leaders during Manchester visit

    Security Minister reaffirmed the government's commitment to tackling extremism as he met Muslim, Hindu and Christian faith leaders

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

  • Secretary of State for Wales responds to UK City of Culture 2017 announcement

    Hull beats Swansea Bay in the race to the City of Culture title

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