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  • 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

  • UK signs agreement with Mauritius to transfer suspected pirates for prosecution

    Mauritius is the latest in a series of countries to agree to take suspected pirates for prosecution.

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

  • Armed Forces praised for literacy and numeracy training

    A report out this week shows that the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force have put numeracy and literacy skills at the heart of their development programme for new recruits.

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

  • Training estate bidders begin site visits

    Private sector bidders for the largest-ever UK military training estate contract have begun a nationwide tour of key training areas and facilities under the MOD’s Next Generation Estate Contracts (NGEC) programme.

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

  • British soldier to represent Ghana at 2012 Olympics

    Trooper Emmanuel Nartey, from the First Royal Tank Regiment, has been selected to represent Ghana in judo at the London Olympics.

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

  • On the cusp of durable success in Helmand

    Recently returned from Helmand, Brigadier Patrick Sanders says the years of effort and sacrifice are producing results.

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

  • UK and US call to make the most of international patent system

    The UK’s Fast Track system, originally introduced in June 2010 with the aim of getting business’ patents granted faster and more cheaply, will…

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

  • Copyright industry adds an extra £3billion to national accounts

    Welcoming the announcement Baroness Wilcox, Minister for Intellectual Property, said: “This is excellent news not just for the UK economy…

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

  • Scotland fired up by Olympic flame's arrival, says Moore

    The people of Scotland have given the Olympic torch relay an "overwhelming and incredible welcome" as it begins its route through the country, the Secretary of State for Scotland said today.

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

  • £32 million of additional UK Government funding for superfast broadband in Scotland

    The Government has today announced that it is making available a further £32 million of funding to ensure that Scotland is on track with its plans to deliver superfast broadband.

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

  • Water: Smart hand pumps send texts if they break

    Britain is supporting a breakthrough in text message technology to help tackle water shortages in drought-affected Africa

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

  • Counterfeit Olympic goods seized

    A range of fake Olympic goods have been seized by Border Force officers at ports and airports around the UK.

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

  • Forced marriage to be made a criminal offence

    Forcing someone to marry will become a criminal offence in England and Wales, the Prime Minister and Home Secretary Theresa May announced today.

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

  • 21 May 2012, Andrew Lansley, World Health Association

    I am delighted to be here today to talk on the vital topic of universal health care.

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

  • Statistical press notice: Ambulance Quality Indicators – monthly update for England

    Ambulance Systems Indicators for period April 2012 and Ambulance Clinical Outcomes for period January 2012 The following statistics were released…

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

  • Update published on regional and UK Government support for health and healthcare in the British Overseas Territories

    An update, published today, of the report, Health and Healthcare in the British Overseas Territories: Regional and UK Government Support, highlights…

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

  • Guidance on planning for property and estates transfers issued

    The Department of Health has set out the actions, and timing, required from Primary Care Trusts to prepare for the transfer of property to successor…

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

  • Secretary of State for Wales welcomes Welsh export figures

    The Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan has today welcomed the news that Wales is the only UK nationto see exports rise in the first quarter.  Mrs…

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

  • Forced marriage to become criminal offence

    PM: "forced marriage is wrong, is illegal and will not be tolerated."

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

  • Signing of piracy agreement with Mauritius

    Agreement a step forward, adding to the agreements that already exist with Seychelles and Tanzania

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