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  • UK and Israel announce medical research Fellowships scheme

    The British Embassy in Israel and the British Council announced a new fellowship scheme for a state of the art medical research programme.

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

  • New Chief Scientific Adviser for the FCO – Prof Robin Grimes appointed

    Professor Robin Grimes succeeds Professor David Clary FRS, who was the first FCO Chief Scientific Adviser, holding the post since August 2009.

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

  • Horsemeat contamination: Owen Paterson statement following meeting with food businesses

    Environment Secretary Owen Paterson today met representatives of food businesses.

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

  • David Cameron's speech at business event in Mumbai

    The Prime Minister gave a speech in Mumbai on the first day of his visit to India.

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

  • David Cameron's speech at Unilever offices in Mumbai

    David Cameron gave a speech and took questions at the offices of Unilever in Mumbai, India

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks second anniversary of Libyan revolution

    "We will stand by them today as they build a new state" - William Hague marks the second anniversary of the Libyan Revolution.

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

  • Comic Relief: Government gives back VAT on charity CD

    …As this year's Red Nose Day music video is revealed, the Government has announced it will give Comic Relief a grant equivalent to whatever VAT is paid on the sales of the CD single…

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

  • Comic Relief single: government to give back VAT

    As this year's Red Nose Day single with One Direction was revealed for the first time, the government confirmed it will hand back the VAT on sales of the single to Comic Relief.

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

  • FCO Minister seriously concerned by shooting of journalist in Sri Lanka

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has expressed shock and serious concern at the shooting of a British journalist in Sri Lanka.

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

  • FCO Minister calls on Chad to arrest Sudanese President

    Mark Simmonds has called on the Government of Chad to meet its international obligations and arrest President Bashir of Sudan.

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

  • UN Security Council reiterates strong support for Yemen

    UK welcomes UN Security Council statement expressing concern at the interference by former President Saleh in political transition in Yemen.

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

  • TA LIVE - live adverts from live operations

    Groundbreaking TV adverts for the Territorial Army (TA) will be aired live on ITV1 today, broadcast directly from military operations in Afghanistan.

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

  • Wales Office Minister launches new Territorial Army recruitment campaign – TA LIVE

    Wales Office Minister, Baroness Jenny Randerson will visit the capital city today (16 Feb) to mark the launch of a national campaign aimed at…

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

  • FCO endorses Yemeni call for investigation into weapons shipment

    UK endorses calls by Yemeni Government for an investigation by the UN Iran sanctions committee into weapons shipment to Yemen…

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Plus Size Fashion Weekend

    Fashion industry, take note: curves are in.

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

  • TA LIVE campaign launched

    Deputy Commander Land Forces (Reserves), Major General Ranald Munro, appeared on ITV1's Daybreak this morning to talk about the launch of TA LIVE.

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

  • UK Admiral takes over NATO's new Maritime Command

    Vice Admiral Peter Hudson has taken over command of the NATO Maritime Headquarters during a ceremony in Northwood, London.

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

  • Royal Marines return early from Afghanistan

    More than 100 Royal Marines from 40 Commando are returning home early from Afghanistan after handing over to Afghan forces.

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

  • £11 million funding boost to improve NHS care for war veterans

    Injured war heroes are to receive improved care from the NHS.

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