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  • Minister encourages further British investment

    British Business Group (BGG) members held a lunch meeting with Ethiopian Foreign Minister Dr Tedros and showcased their products

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

  • Supporting business: David Cameron announces new plans

    David Cameron announced a package of measures to help small business in a speech to the Federation of Small Businesses.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns violence in Rakhine State

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has underlined the UK's concerns about recent violence in Rakhine State, Burma.

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

  • The Queen’s Baton arrives in Tanzania

    Tanzania is proud to welcome the Commonwealth Queen’s Baton.

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

  • Owen Paterson speech at EuropaBio

    Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP speech to Growing Voices: Healthy food – the untold story of GM crops event organised by EuropaBio

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy report 2012 - Sudan

    The deteriorating security situation in South Kordofan and Blue Nile states and Darfur, and reports of continued detention of dozens of civilians arrested during the September protests are a cause for concern.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy report 2012 - Syria

    The use of indiscriminate weapons, such as ‘barrel bombs’ dropped from Russian-made aircraft, has led to considerable numbers of civilian deaths and widespread suffering.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy report 2012 - Libya

    The Libyan government continues to face significant challenges in exerting full control over security. This remains one of the biggest obstacles to stability in Libya.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy report 2012 - Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

    The human rights situation in Israel and the OPTs has remained largely unchanged during the last three months.

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

  • UK Business Ambassador James Townshend to visit Burma

    James Townshend, the UK’s Business Ambassador for Agriculture will visit Burma on 20-25 January.

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

  • UK celebrates its unique creative talent

    On 16 January, British Embassy Beijing hosted a special evening reception to celebrate UK creativity.

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

  • Design competition launched for UK pavilion at Milan Expo 2015

    Companies are invited to submit proposals for an innovative design for the UK pavilion at Milan Expo.

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  • Have your cake and eat it: Minister sets record straight on street parties

    More people across the UK will be able to organise street parties, charity fundraisers and get-togethers without the fear of 'red-tape'.

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

  • Speech by the Permanent Secretary to the Treasury, The Treasury view: a testament of experience

    This speech, delivered to the Mile End Group, sets out reflections on economic policy based on personal experience and Treasury history.

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

  • Ecuadorean Commercial Mission of Responsible Businesses in London

    The British Embassy and the Ecuadorean-British Chamber of Industry and Commerce invite our members and friends to participate in a Commercial Mission of Responsible Businesses in London from 22nd -29th.

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

  • Government announces nearly £7 million extra for flood recovery

    Further funding package of £6.7 million for local authorities affected by recent flooding and severe weather.

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

  • Foreign Secretary and Chief Secretary Treasury Launch Scotland Analysis Paper

    Highlights from Foreign Secretary and Chief Secretary to the Treasury launching Scotland Analysis paper in Glasgow.

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

  • Scotland Analysis Paper launch

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the launch of the Scotland analysis paper covering the EU and international issues.

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

  • Enteric fever cases decrease for the second year

    New figures show a 26% drop in reported enteric fever cases among returning travellers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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  • Unscrupulous employers facing tougher health and safety penalties

    Tougher penalties are being handed out to employers who breach serious health and safety laws following a change in approach to prosecutions.

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