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  • UK Ambassador visits Embassy funded sustainable oyster farm

    British Embassy field trip to sustainable oyster project in Tanbi wetlands national park

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

  • Founder of Don Mcmath foundation receives medal for services

    Anne Mcmath founded Gambian school providing free education to over 340 Gambian children

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

  • New global patent pilot will save businesses time and money

    The new pilot for the Global Patent Prosecution Highway will see patents handled more quickly across global markets.

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

  • British aid flight lands in South Sudan

    An emergency relief flight carrying life-saving water and sanitation equipment has landed in South Sudan.

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

  • Minister for Africa welcomes South Sudan peace negotiations

    Mark Simmonds welcomes official launch of peace negotiations between South Sudanese Government and rebel leader.

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

  • New government guidance on weekly bin collections

    Guidance for councils on weekly bin collections published.

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

  • UK Government support for St Vincent and the Grenadines and St Lucia

    The UK will provide EC$1 million for vital emergency humanitarian support to those on St Vincent and the Grenadines and St Lucia affected by the severe rains over the Christmas period.…

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

  • FCO deeply saddened by murder in Libya

    Spokesperson: We call upon the Libyan Government to carry out a thorough investigation into this appalling crime

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

  • Princess plants last tree at Army's new wood

    The Princess Royal recently planted the final tree at Loggy's Diamond Wood at Prince William of Gloucester Barracks in Grantham.

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

  • More than 500 disabled people a week supported into work or training

    Disabled people are moving into jobs, training or work placements at a rate of more than 100 placements every working day.

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

  • 3rd UK Visa Application Service in Vientiane

    The British Embassy's third periodic Visa Application Service will be held on 7 February 2014.

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

  • British Embassy Manila: Call for bids to the Prosperity Fund

    The British Embassy is inviting organisations to consider submitting project proposals to the Prosperity Programme Fund.

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

  • 2014: Ambassador’s New Year Message

    Tim Hitchens, British Ambassador to Japan, reflects on 2013 and looks ahead to a prosperous 2014.

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

  • Councils told to stop housing vulnerable children miles away from home

    Children and Families Minister Edward Timpson announces new residential care rules.

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

  • FCO Minister appalled by Lebanon bombing

    Hugh Robertson condemns explosion in southern Beirut and underlines UK support for Lebanon’s stability and security.

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

  • UK provides essential healthcare for Syrian refugees

    UK allocates £16 million to support healthcare services for Syrian refugees.…

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

  • The British Embassy in Buenos Aires has made changes to its notarial and documentary services

    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has made changes to the notarial and documentary services offered at its Missions overseas, including the British Embassy in Buenos Aires.

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

  • ENID’s First Annual Conference celebrates a year of work in Qena and recognises UK

    Arab Partnership team in Egypt attended the Egyptian Network for Integrated Development's (ENID) first annual conference held on the 14th of December, 2013.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: foreign policy priorities for 2014

    Ending conflict in Syria, tackling the issue of Iran's nuclear programme and preventing sexual violence in conflict are priorities for 2014.

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

  • Help to Buy sees £1 billion of new loans and supports 6,000 applicants in 3 months

    In just 12 weeks, nearly 750 homeowners have completed their purchases and hundreds were able to spend Christmas in their new homes.

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