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  • The Queen awards Plamen Petkov with Gallantry Medal

    The dual Bulgarian British national who saved a child from drowning in the UK receives posthumously a rarely awarded medal.

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

  • Civilian Gallantry List: 2013

    The names of the individuals who have received The George Medal, The Queen's Gallantry Medal and The Queen's Commendation for Bravery.

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

  • UK and US launch taskforce to tackle child abuse

    Policing Minister Damian Green launched the first meeting of the ‘US-UK taskforce to Counter Online Child Exploitation’.

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

  • Israel represented at first international G8 summit to fight Dementia

    UK hosts the first international action on tackling the condition that is becoming the biggest global health challenge facing our generation.

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

  • Embassy organises sustainable procurement workshop in Chile

    Officers from the Chilean Ministry of the Environment participated in sustainable procurement workshop based on the British experience.

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

  • UK delivers Land Rover to Lebanese Army Border Regiment

    UK's £10m 'train and equip' project assists the Lebanese Army in strengthening the capabilities of regiments patrolling border with Syria.

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

  • British High Commission marks International Anti-Corruption Day

    To mark the International Anti-Corruption Day on 9 December, British High Commissioner to Zambia James Thornton gave a speech. He said:

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

  • First Same Sex weddings to happen from 29 March 2014

    Detailed timetable announced

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

  • Defence procurement

    Statement by Phillip Hammond, Secretary of State for Defence.

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

  • New evidence of harm caused by ketamine misuse

    Ketamine should be upgraded to a Class B drug following increased evidence of bladder damage from frequent misuse, experts have recommended.

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  • Organisation for Security & Cooperation in Europe Ministerial Council

    FCO Minister David Lidington has updated Parliament on Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe Ministerial Council, 5-6 December.

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

  • Regional summit to fight corruption in public infrastructure projects

    With the support of the British Embassies in Peru, Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica and Chile, representatives of these countries will participate in a meeting, focused on how to prevent unlawful practices in public infrastructure…

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

  • Public use 'good deed app' to help 4,000 rough sleepers off the streets

    A year on from the launch of StreetLink over 4,000 rough sleepers have been offered support and services to help get them off the streets.

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

  • Supply chain briefing on opportunities at Dounreay to be held

    DSRL will be holding a supply chain briefing to give an update on future procurement opportunities at Dounreay.

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  • Joint Ministerial statement on International Anti-Corruption Day

    A joint statement on the importance of International Anti-Corruption Day, 9 December.

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

  • UK new nuclear – 2013 successes and beyond

    Michael Fallon's speech to the Nuclear Industry Association.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 10 December 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) spoke about the Mandela memorial, defence procurement, universal credit and balance of competences.

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

  • Joint UK Ministerial statement on International Anti-Corruption Day

    William Hague, Ken Clarke and Justine Greening have issued a joint statement on the importance of International Anti-Corruption Day.

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

  • Reducing corruption and increasing transparency are vital for global stability and prosperity

    A joint statement on the importance of International Anti-Corruption Day.

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

  • Cleaner, greener future for British coal plants

    Drax, Britain’s largest coal-fired power station, is set to become one of Europe’s biggest renewable electricity generators today.

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