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  • DFID Sierra Leone spends nearly £70m in 2013-14

    Figures released by the UK Department for international Development (DFID) confirm the UK’s position as Sierra Leone’s leading bilateral donor to help reduce poverty in Sierra Leone.

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

  • Foreign Secretary responds to Syrian election result

    Foreign Secretary underlines Assad’s lack of legitimacy after election that was an insult to Syrians calling for real political change.

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

  • 12 things that £1,400 UK Dividend could buy

    Analysis shows that every Scot will be £1,400 better off every year staying part of the UK, but how far does £1,400 go?

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

  • Border Force bulletin: issue 15, May 2014

    Essential information for Border Force's partners.

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  • The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh to visit Northern Ireland

    Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh will visit Northern Ireland later this month

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

  • Animation launched for Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict

    Sexual violence is used as a weapon of war in conflicts all over the world - destroying lives and tearing communities apart.

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

  • Queen’s Speech: UK Government will “continue to deliver for people across Scotland”

    Nine of the 11 bills included in legislative programme will apply in Scotland.

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

  • Boost for Welsh economy, but employers struggle to find the skills they need

    Data from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills' Employer Skills Survey 2013 shows signs of growth for Wales, but calls for more to be done to combat skills shortages.

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  • Welcome boost in UK car manufacturing

    UK car production rose by 21.3% for the first quarter of 2014 to 133,437 units, the largest monthly rise for the industry since July 2012.

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

  • Scottish independence: Report highlights EU membership facts

    Scottish Secretary comments on expert report that says independent Scotland would face lengthy wait for EU membership.

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

  • Contract awarded for A1 Coal House to Metro Centre widening and improvement scheme, Newcastle

    Good news for north east road users and businesses as the Highways Agency today (3 June 2014) awards the contract for building the congestion-busting A1 Coal House to Metro Centre improvement.

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

  • Major milestone for A19 Testos junction improvements as preferred option announced

    The Roads Minister has today announced the vision for the multi-million pound A19/A184 Testos junction improvement scheme, south of Newcastle.

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

  • Helping Scottish firms make a MINT

    UK Government seminar will offer advice to help Scottish firms win business in emerging markets.

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

  • Matthew Hancock: world-class apprenticeships

    Speech on apprenticeships at the annual conference of the Association of Employment and Learning Providers.

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

  • £5 million to cut vehicle pollution

    Clean Vehicle Fund will improve air quality on local roads.

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

  • #TimeToAct: 84 hours of global action to end sexual violence in conflict

    From early morning on Tuesday 10 June there will be 84 hours of global action to highlight the fight against sexual violence in conflict.

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

  • GREAT British Business Networking Cocktail

    The GREAT-themed reception was hosted by the British Embassy Quito and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ecuador & Great Britain

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

  • Great public events in London at Global Summit 10-12 June

    Innovative and exciting free public events at Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict.

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

  • Travel advice for the 70th anniversary of the Normandy Landings

    Advice for British Nationals travelling to the Commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the D-Day Landings in Normandy.

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

  • Minister opens new roundabout for Goole

    £1 million Department for Transport funding helps boost local economy.

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