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  • Government cuts costs and reduces burdens on farmers

    Farmers will be helped significantly by government cuts to red tape, according to a report published today by an independent group.

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

  • April increase in cases of diarrhoea linked to school holidays and visits to petting farms

    Every year during April, Public Health England sees a rise in cases of a diarrhoeal illness caused by a bug called cryptosporidium.

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  • Joint UK-India research programme launched to develop sustainable supply networks

    Research partners from the UK and India came together in Delhi today to launch a programme aimed at developing sustainable global supply networks.

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

  • Sustainability and the OECD

    On April 8, 2014, the British Embassy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade of Costa Rica, the Dutch Embassy in Costa Rica and other key partners, took part in a Sustainability Day, entitled “Costa Rica: on the road t…

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

  • New UK Points of Light award names flood heroes as first winners

    David Cameron named 5 volunteers who helped during the recent winter floods as the first recipients of the new UK Points of Light awards.

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

  • Finding a resilient development path for Mongolia

    The British Embassy Ulaanbaatar supports The Ecological Sequestration Trust in promoting a resilient development path for Mongolia.

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

  • Europe lofts first Copernicus environmental satellite

    The ability of European citizens, policymakers and service providers to access key environmental data on a routine basis will take a major step forward following the launch last night (03 April 2014) of the Sentinel-1A satel…

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

  • Speech by Justine Greening to NIDOS #Scotland2015 conference

    International Development Secretary sets out post 2015 agenda and why Scotland can be proud of the immense contribution made with, and through, DFID.

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

  • UK warns more must be done to alleviate humanitarian crisis in CAR

    Britain provides seeds, farming tools and protection for people affected by the crisis.

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

  • HMRC reveals 10 worst excuses for not paying the minimum wage

    Employers are giving elaborate excuses for not paying the National Minimum Wage (NMW) when challenged by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) officers, the department announced today.

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  • Royal Navy evacuates refugees as part of Nato exercise

    As part of a Joint Warrior scenario, the Royal Navy's fleet flagship HMS Bulwark has safely evacuated refugees from a war-torn country.

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

  • David Cameron and Matteo Renzi press conference

    A readout of the press conference given by David Cameron and Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi on 1 April 2014.

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

  • British Ambassador Simon Manley gets cooking with three Michelin star chef David Muñoz

    What can the British Ambassador to Spain and the Mohican-wearing, Spanish it-chef of the moment have in common?

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

  • PM Direct at John Lewis

    Prime Minister David Cameron was at John Lewis in Cheadle as part of his 4-day economic tour.

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

  • New learning opportunities for operational delivery professionals

    The government has launched new professional qualifications for operational delivery staff to help ensure high quality public services.

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

  • UK and Burma’s ‘Weatherman’ welcome IPCC report on Climate Change

    UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change releases second report that deals with the impacts of climate change on humans and environment.

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

  • UK to provide seeds and fishing kits to avoid starvation in South Sudan

    Vital support to help farmers affected by conflict before the rainy season begins.

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

  • UK makes £3m contribution to Syrian Recovery Fund

    William Hague and Justine Greening announce a £3million boost to the Syria Recovery Trust Fund.

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

  • Capel Curig supports army cyclists' epic challenge

    Army cyclists tackled the challenging terrain of Snowdonia during a pre-season training camp that tested bikers and bikes to the limit.

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  • Foreign Secretary welcomes second IPCC report on Climate Change

    UN IPCC release second report that deals with the impacts of climate change on humans and our environment.

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