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  • New government fund to support ‘shared family life’ scheme

    The Shared Lives scheme is receiving extra funding to help more isolated or vulnerable adults gain more independence.

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

  • World Humanitarian Day 2013

    A time to remember and honour humanitarian aid workers who have lost their lives while trying to help people in need around the world.

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

  • Over £ 20 Million in UK support for humanitarian work in Sri Lanka

    British High Commissioner issues statement to mark World Humanitarian Day.

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

  • Householders and businesses in N. Scotland to save £50 million on energy bills

    Hydro Benefit Replacement Scheme to save North of Scotland £50 million a year on their energy bills

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

  • New generation of Chevening scholars ready for departure

    Ambassador Jon Benjamin met with newest generation of Chevening scholars who will attend post-graduate courses in the United Kingdom.

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

  • Reopening of the British Embassy Sana'a

    Embassy reopens for normal business on Sunday 18 August.

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

  • Foreign Secretary speaks to Egyptian Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague calls for end to violence and a return to dialogue in Egypt.

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

  • UK still concerned about reported irregularities during Zimbabwe elections

    Minister for Africa hopes Southern African Development Community Summit will tackle reported irregularities during Zimbabwe elections.

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

  • FCO spokesperson comments on ongoing violence in Egypt

    Foreign Office spokesperson: "The UK continues to call for an end to violence and for a return to peaceful dialogue."

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

  • Information Note - Changes to notarial and documentary services

    Changes to the notarial and documentary services offered at our missions overseas

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

  • UK companies have won over US $ 3 billion worth of business contracts in Sri Lanka during the last quarter

    British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, H E John Rankin, made a speech at the AGM of the Council for Business with Britain (CBB).

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

  • Nine Argentinians have been awarded Chevening Scholarships

    …The UK Government's scholarship programme covers all of the student’s expenses, including travel, health insurance and accommodation.…

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

  • Change4Life encourages families to make a ‘Smart Restart’ to the new school year

    A major new Change4Life campaign that aims to help families introduce healthy changes to their school-time routines is launched by Public Health England.

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  • New Non-Executive Director announced for Health Education England

    The Department of Health has today announced the appointment of a new Non-Executive Director to join the Health Education England board.

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

  • UK Delegation 2013 Industry Day

    …Industry Day 2013 is an opportunity for UK companies to hear from British Government and NATO officials to learn about and discuss NATO's future strategic direction…

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

  • British culture festival «Thank you, Leto» in Moscow

    Visit a bit of Britain, while not moving from Moscow? Maybe you want to pose with a beefeater or peep out of a red telephone box?

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

  • Minister visits futuristic jet pilot training facility

    Defence minister Philip Dunne has visited RAF Valley in Anglesey to see how military fast jet pilots of the future are being trained.

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

  • Firms forging partnerships to tackle reoffending

    More than 150 organisations looking to bid for offender rehabilitation contracts have attended two events aimed at bringing small and large providers together to forge successful partnerships in reducing reoffending.

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

  • UK Export Finance appoints new Chief Executive

    UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK’s Export Credit Agency, announced today that David Godfrey will be appointed as its new Chief Executive from 9th September 2013.…

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

  • New penalties for careless driving come into force

    Police given powers of on-the-spot penalties for careless driving including tailgating and poor lane discipline.

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