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  • Call for Applications for 2014/2015 Chevening Scholarship Programme

    Applications for 2014-2015 Chevening Scholarships in Georgia are now open and will close on 1 November 2013.

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

  • Foreign Secretary boosts language learning for diplomats

    William Hague: languages are a fundamental skill for diplomats, enabling them to get under the skin of a country & to understand its people.

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

  • Applications for 2014/15 Chevening Scholarships are now open in Turkey

    …Are you a future leader looking to study in the UK? Applications for 2014/15 Chevening Scholarships are now open in Turkey.…

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

  • Foreign Secretary opens Foreign Office language school

    The new language school will see a renewed focus on language as a diplomatic skill, helping British diplomats compete better globally.

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

  • Statement by the UK, French, German and Italian Ambassadors

    UK, French, German and Italian Ambassadors’ condolences on the death of policeman Muhammad Amir Abdulkhaliq

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

  • Message by PM David Cameron on opening of British Business Centre in Delhi

    David Cameron in an open letter welcomes the opening of the first British Business Centre in Delhi.

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

  • The world's largest defence and security event

    Taking place over 4 days this week, the DSEI exhibition is showcasing the biggest and best kit on offer in the defence sector.

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

  • Hermes 450 reaches 70,000 hours in Afghanistan

    The British Army's Hermes 450 (H-450) unmanned air systems have completed over 70,000 hours of surveillance support in Afghanistan.

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

  • Owen Paterson heads to Russia to help boost British exports

    Owen Paterson is leading a UK delegation of food and drink companies to Russia to fly the flag for Great British food.

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

  • Trade union facility time in schools under review

    Paid time off that teachers who are trade union representatives receive to carry out union work is being reviewed by the Department for Education.

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

  • Expats urged to tell friends and families to research thoroughly before purchasing a place in Spain

    New Foreign Office video offers top tips to help prospective buyers

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

  • Hunt sets out tough new approach to turn around NHS hospitals

    Elite hospitals handed contracts to transform ‘special measures’ hospitals

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

  • Tax crackdown for security industry

    Tax cheats in the private security industry are being targeted as part of the next wave of taskforces launched today by HMRC.

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

  • UK supports human rights film festival

    Ambassador Judith Farnworth opens documentary film festival

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes release of Nasrin Sotoudeh

    UK hopes to see continued improvements in Iran human rights record under President Rouhani’s government.

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

  • Polio vaccine reminder for travellers to Israel, the West Bank and Gaza

    Public Health England and National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) remind UK residents to make sure they are up-to-date with routine immunisations.

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  • Search begins to find best organisations to tackle high reoffending rates

    A competition was launched today with more than 700 organisations from across the world looking to turn offenders’ lives around, as part of an annual £450 million package of rehabilitation contracts across England and Wales.

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

  • Cold comfort

    Explaining what the department and Highways Agency is doing to make sure our roads are well prepared for winter.

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

  • Dreaming of moving abroad? Plan for the unexpected

    FCO issues checklist for Brits planning a move abroad

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

  • Taskforce chair instils Olympic spirit in HS2

    Lord Deighton explains why HS2 project is a springboard for economic growth.

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