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  • April Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

    Unemployment in Scotland fell by 11,000, to 197,000 in December 2012 to February 2013, according to Office for National Statistics data.

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

  • Cayman Islands Governor’s Office seeking bids for project funds

    Projects must be completed by March 2014. Bids which have already secured some funding from other sources are particularly welcomed.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes U Aung Min of Burma

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discusses peace process in Burma with Burmese Minister for the President's Office, U Aung Min.

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

  • Foreign Secretary speech at the Lord Mayor’s Easter Banquet

    Foreign Secretary William Hague delivered a speech on Margaret Thatcher's legacy in world affairs and lessons to be learned from it today.

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

  • School nurses to play a bigger role in improving children’s health

    School nurses will play a bigger and more important role in improving the health of children and young people.

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

  • Huge military exercise underway

    One of the largest military exercises in Europe is underway off the coast of Scotland as Armed Forces personnel test their fighting skills.

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

  • Statement by British High Commissioner on Human Rights and Democracy Report launch

    The 2012 Foreign and Commonwealth Office Report on Human Rights and Democracy was launched by Foreign Secretary William Hague on 15 April.…

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

  • Business-friendly regulation scheme extended

    New plans to extend the Primary Authority scheme means firms will benefit from more consistent enforcement of regulation

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

  • DFID Research: Human rights and the judiciary process - lessons from Latin America

    The ELLA programme has recently released a video on the significance of judicial involvement in public policies concerning human rights issues in Latin America.

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

  • Up to 10,000 new homes will improve the rental market

    Up to 10,000 new homes for private rent will be underway by 2015, Housing Minister Mark Prisk said today (16 April 2013).

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

  • UK champions a greater role for Commonwealth youth

    Foreign Office Minister attends Commonwealth Youth Ministers’ Meeting to discuss involvement of young people in current affairs.

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

  • Quick thinking in the face of the enemy

    A Military Cross winner from last summer's operational tour in Helmand province talks about his experiences.

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

  • Rwanda features as case study country in 2012 FCO Human Rights Report

    The 2012 Foreign and Commonwealth Office Human Rights and Democracy Report was launched by Foreign Secretary William Hague on 15 April, 2013.

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

  • Human rights developments in Kazakhstan

    The annual Human Rights report published today highlights work taking place in Kazakhstan.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report launch

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has launched the Foreign Office Human Rights and Democracy report for 2012.

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

  • Estates Gazette Residential Summit 2013

    Speech by Housing Minister Mark Prisk on the future of the private rented sector.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 16 April 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the IMF, permitted developments, corporation tax and Lady Thatcher's funeral.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 16 April 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Cabinet meeting, Boston, Lady Thatcher's funeral and the London marathon.

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

  • Circus wild animal ban moves a step closer

    A ban on using wild animals in travelling circuses in England is now a significant step closer after plans to change the law were published today.

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

  • Ambassador Frank Baker Attends Conference on Stateless

    Ambassador Frank Baker and two members of the political team at the Embassy attended conference on stateless issues in Kuwait

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