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  • UK helps Lao companies to prepare for the AEC

    British Embassy hosts forum to help the Lao private sector better understand the impact of the WTO and AEC trade agreements on their businesses.

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

  • Response to Guardian article on fracking

    Response from Sir Mark Walport to a claim in the Guardian that his annual report likened fracking risks to thalidomide, tobacco and asbestos.

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  • UK Business Day opens successfully at PROMOTE 2014

    Cameroon's Ministers of Finance and SMEs chair UKinPROMOTE Conference, 'Structuring to enter Emerging Markets'.

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

  • England to become a global leader of teaching character

    Education Secretary Nicky Morgan announces multi-million pound push to improve character education in England.

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

  • 1,000 Highways Agency sites registered under Considerate Constructors Scheme

    The Highways Agency has been presented with a Milestone Award from the Considerate Constructors Scheme for having 1,000 sites registered – a first for construction clients in the UK.

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  • Improving the A14 near Cambridge reaches final stages

    Road improvements that will help reduce journey times on the A14 near Cambridge will enter the final stages next year.

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  • Accessibility improvements for more stations after funding boost

    Extra Access for All funding will make 26 additional rail stations accessible to all.

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

  • British Embassy launches its version of “Twas the night before Christmas”

    The British embassies launched a digital campaign inspired by the famous poem " ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Clement Clarke Moore.

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

  • Public Services at the British Embassy in Cairo are Fully Operational Today

    UPDATED: Tuesday 16 December - Public Services at the British Embassy in Cairo are Fully Operational Today

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

  • Manila: Winners of GREAT British Shopping Contest unveiled

    The winners of the GREAT British Shopping Contest were announced on 5 December during the finale and fashion show at the Mega Fashion Hall.

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

  • European Commission decision matches CMA cement order

    The EC yesterday cleared the merger in Europe between Lafarge and Holcim subject to divestments in a number of countries – including the sale of most of the Lafarge Tarmac business in the UK.

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  • Christmas Meeting with the British Community in Quito

    The British Embassy Quito held its annual Christmas reunion with the members of the British community in Quito.

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

  • Baroness Anelay's visit to the UN in New York

    Baroness Anelay visited the United Nations in New York and participated in the ICC’s Assembly of State Parties between 11 and 12 December.

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

  • OSCE Ministerial Council, Basel, 4 and 5 December 2014

    Written Statement made by: Minister for Europe, David Lidington on 15 December 2014.

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

  • George Osborne's speech to the Economic Club of New York

    The Chancellor sets out his three crucial elements of a successful economic recovery plan.

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

  • New UK Ebola centres and labs in Sierra Leone

    Five more Ebola treatment centres have been completed and handed over to the charities who will run them.

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

  • Statement on the Northern Ireland cross-party talks

    The Secretary of State responds to an Urgent Question on the talks process, following the Prime Minister’s visit to Northern Ireland

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

  • National Consultation with Women event

    Government Equalities Office has held its Annual National Consultation with Women, our main forum for engaging with women on gender equality.

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

  • PM phone call with Prime Minister Abe of Japan

    The Prime Minister called Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan this morning (15 December) to congratulate him on his election win.

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

  • Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP): benefits and concerns

    Top things to know about the free trade agreement currently under negotiation between the EU and the USA.

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