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  • Local leaders took part of Chevening TALKS in Argentina

    The British Embassy and the Chevening Alumni Network hosted the second edition of the Leadership Talks at the Ambassador’s Residence.

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

  • Foreign Secretary speech: Preventing sexual violence in Sri Lanka

    The Foreign Secretary gave a speech on preventing sexual violence and urged Sri Lanka to end the culture of impunity.

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

  • Northumberland to shape the future of farming and rural life

    Northumberland is being given a chance to shape the future of farming, the rural economy and the countryside.

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

  • Commonwealth Business Forum

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire addressed the Commonwealth Business Forum at the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.

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

  • Scottish referendum: Carmichael speech on independence debate

    Scottish Secretary calls for Scottish Government to stop dodging key questions on independence.

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

  • Housing Benefit: data published on reforms to restore fairness

    New figures released today show the number of households claiming Housing Benefit that have been affected by the removal of the spare room subsidy.

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

  • Commonwealth People’s Forum

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire spoke at the closing session of the Commonwealth People’s Forum at the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.

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

  • PM speech at Help to Buy reception

    David Cameron spoke to some of the people who have already benefited from the Help to Buy scheme.

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

  • Changing World, New Relationships

    The 9th World Islamic Economic Forum entitled “Changing World, New Relationships” was held from 29 to 31 October in London.

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

  • Scottish Secretary speech on the Scottish independence debate

    Alistair Carmichael delivers his first constitution speech as Scottish Secretary at Eden Court Theatre in Inverness.

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

  • UK funds UNICEF project on preventing violence among children

    UK donates funds to UNICEF for supporting children who have suffered from violence and to prevent violence among children in Kyrgyzstan…

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

  • UK and Kyrgyz government and businesses discuss anti-corruption

    A “Combatting Corruption: the experience of the UK and Kyrgyz Republic” seminar took place in Bishkek

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

  • Greening: girls and women must be kept safe in emergencies

    Countries and humanitarian agencies meet to commit to protecting girls and women in emergencies.

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

  • Fund fuels private sector investment boosting local economies and jobs

    Government public funds have been used to attract triple the amount of private sector investment in local economies.

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

  • New $50 million finance facility to help small businesses export to Russia

    UK Export Finance (UKEF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Russian-based bank, Alfa Bank, to help British firms looking to export to Russia.

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

  • Keep Her Safe: protecting girls and women in emergencies

    Secretary of State Justine Greening speech on protecting girls and women from all forms violence and abuse in emergency situations

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

  • UK sees further employment growth

    The number of people in work has risen by 378,000 over the last year to a record breaking 29.95 million.

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

  • Kazakhstan’s Human Rights Report 2012 Launch in Shymkent

    Speech given by Deputy Head of Mission on November 8. This is an English transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered.

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

  • DEFRA Secretary of State Owen Paterson attends closing of Food campaign

    On 12 November, the grand finale of the Food is GREAT campaign, hosted by Consul General Brian Davidson, drew masses at one of Shanghai’s most iconic shopping districts – West Nanjing road.

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

  • Labour market statistics are 'encouraging news' for Scotland

    Scottish Secretary comments on November Labour Market Statistics for Scotland.

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