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  • Real-terms cut in Council Tax for third year running

    The government's Council Tax freeze deal helps to cut residents' cost of living.

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

  • British Embassy Madrid on social media

    Follow the news and activities of the British Embassy Madrid and the British consulates in Spain.

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

  • Government launches information sharing partnership on cyber security

    New cyber partnership launched to help government and industry share information and intelligence on cyber security threats.

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

  • New step for localism as every regional plan has gone

    The final 3 regional strategies for the West Midlands, South West and the North West are to be abolished.

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

  • International agreement to fight illegal drug trade

    The UK and Peru have signed a new agreement to crack down on illegal drug smuggling and organised crime

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

  • Appointments to the Board of the UK Statistics Authority

    Two new appointments have been made to the Board of the UK Statistics Authority - Carolyn Fairbairn and Professor David Hand.

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

  • Greek education conference highlights UK expertise

    …British Ambassador John Kittmer praises UK's unique place in emerging transnational education trends.…

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

  • Enhancing cooperation between the British and Uzbek Parliaments

    Ambassador George Edgar met Uzbek parliamentary officials,Ms Okilakhon Karakhodjaeva and Mr Bekzod Musayev

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

  • Consul General Nick McInnes speaks at Commonwealth Day event

    British Consul General Nick McInnes addressed a crowd of more than 300 people from the corporate and diplomatic community.

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

  • British-Uzbek project on the Great Silk Road

    Her Majesty's Ambassador George Edgar attended an international conference entitled ‘Continuity and Modernity on the Great Silk Road’

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

  • New British boost for healthcare in DR Congo

    Six million people in DR Congo to get essential healthcare under a new British programme to improve lives and help create sustainable peace

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

  • Policies are putting a cushion between energy prices and household bills - Davey

    New analysis highlights the extent to which energy and climate change policies are tempering the impact on household energy bills of global gas prices and network costs.

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

  • Scheduling of the cannabis-based medicine 'Sativex'

    Home Office Circular 006/2013 covers a change to the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 and the Misuse of Drugs (Designation) Order 2001.

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  • Cyber Security Information Sharing Partnership

    Francis Maude launches the Cyber Security Information Sharing Partnership (CISP), a partnership between government and industry to combat cyber threats.

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

  • Tax relief to help companies manage sickness absence

    Businesses will benefit from tax relief when they pay to help their employees return to the workplace after sickness.

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

  • Howard Shiplee to lead Universal Credit Delivery

    The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced Howard Shiplee, an Executive Director at the Laing O’Rourke Group will join DWP in May.

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

  • New law for missing persons gets Royal Assent

    The Presumption of Death Bill received Royal Assent in Parliament yesterday.

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

  • Virtual school heads: making them a statutory requirement

    The Children's Minister talks to the 2013 national conference of virtual school heads.

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

  • Mexico City for everyone: the accessibility legacy of London 2012

    On Friday, 23 March, the British Embassy Mexico City and the foundation Nuestras Realidades organised an event to promote accessible cities.

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

  • UK statement at Arms Trade Treaty Final Conference

    Ambassador Joanne Adamson, UK Head of Delegation: The UK believes we are moving in the right direction, this is not a race to the bottom.

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