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  • UK tourism sector boosted by latest spend and visitor statistics

    Office for National Statistics figures reveal UK tourism sector is seeing record levels of spend and visitor numbers since 2008.

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

  • Safe homes for Haiti as deadly hurricane season approaches

    The UK is helping to avert a crisis by moving 17,500 people – already displaced by disasters – out of temporary tents and into secure homes.

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

  • Modernisation of HIV rules to better protect public

    Protection against HIV will be strengthened under plans to help people get diagnosed earlier, the Chief Medical Officer has announced.

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

  • British embassy and consulate in Santiago will be closed

    The British embassy and consulate in Santiago will be closed on Thursday 15 August for the celebration of a religious holiday.

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

  • British embassy and consulate in Santiago will be closed

    The British embassy and consulate in Santiago will be closed on Thursday 15 August for the celebration of a religious holiday.

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

  • August Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

    Unemployment in Scotland fell by 1,000, to 198,000 in the period April to June 2013, according to ONS data released today.

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

  • Hugo Swire meets Sikh representatives about Professor Bhullar

    Foreign Office Minister, Hugo Swire, met Sikh representatives today to discuss the case of Professor Bhullar.

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

  • Digital Deal: 12 projects to help social tenants get online

    The government's Digital Deal has provided funding for internet services and training to social housing tenants.

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

  • Information for British Nationals living in China

    For British Nationals living in or visiting China, please read the following information for our opening hours and services.

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

  • Researchers get £124m funding to tackle major health challenges

    Health researchers from across the country have been given £124m from the Government to tackle the nation’s most pressing health problems.

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

  • Next steps for children’s congenital heart surgery

    The next steps for reviewing the provision of children’s heart surgery across England have been published by NHS England.

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

  • Alistair Burt expresses concern over execution in Vietnam

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt deeply concerned to see the death penalty resumed in Vietnam.

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

  • Workers say “We’re in” to workplace pensions

    Research shows that over 90% of people who have been placed into a workplace pension by their employer are staying in.

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

  • Eid messages from the Foreign Secretary and Baroness Warsi

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Baroness Warsi send best wishes to Muslims in the UK and across the world for Eid.

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

  • £7 million funding for Cumbria’s flood damaged roads

    Cumbria County Council is set to receive a further £7.2 million for road repairs after flooding.

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

  • Hugo Swire marks anniversary of protests in Burma

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire marks the 25th anniversary of protests in Burma and remembers those who struggled for greater democracy.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls Spanish Foreign Minister Garcia-Margallo

    William Hague and Spanish Foreign Minister confirm commitment to finding a diplomatic solution to the dispute at the Spain/Gibraltar border.

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

  • Nairobi airport closes after fire breaks out

    International arrivals and departures affected as incoming flights diverted to other Mombasa and Eldoret airports

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

  • FCO Minister urges protection of right to peaceful protest in Sri Lanka

    Alistair Burt: I urge authorities to ensure the right to peaceful protest is protected and to ensure a swift and transparent investigation.

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

  • Action to clamp down on dangerous dogs

    Consultation launched on longer jail terms for owners of dogs that attack people or assistance dogs, such as guide dogs.

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