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  • Children in care to be helped into independent schools

    Next steps in Government’s ambition to improve educational outcomes and boost aspirations for the most vulnerable young people in society.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Specialist life vests to improve fishing safety

    New funding to improve safety in the fishing industry.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Britain has a bright future if we seize the potential of innovation

    Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock spoke at the Onward Human Capital launch in London.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Investing in action to combat climate change

    The Minister for Pensions and Financial Inclusion addressed a London Climate Action Week roundtable on 1 July 2019 about the role of pension funds in tackling climate change.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Climate Resilience

    International Development Secretary Rory Stewart's speech at the Royal Institution about climate resilience.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • John Glen speaks at the Green Finance Summit

    John Glen spoke about the the publication of the Green Finance Strategy.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Call for bids in Kazakhstan: children support centres development

    The British Embassy in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan is now accepting project proposals for the 2019/2020 financial year (April 2019-March 2020).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Queen’s birthday celebration 2019 in Athens, Greece

    Celebrating HM Queen Elizabeth II’s 93rd birthday and 80 years of the British Council in Greece at the British Embassy Residence in Athens on 19 June 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • First two planning appeals following the Rosewell Review process decided in record time

    Two planning appeals have been decided in fewer than the 24 weeks’ target following the process recommended by the Rosewell Review

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  • Smoother journey through Highways England contract changes

    A new way of working has been introduced that will see a smoother transition to the transfer of key services in-house, ensuring a better experience for road users.

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  • UN Human Rights Council 41: Item 4 General Debate

    The UK took the opportunity to discuss China, Iran, Chechnya, the DPRK, Yemen, Egypt, Libya and Venezuela.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UN Human Rights Council 41: Myanmar

    The UK reaffirmed its commitment to protecting human rights in Myanmar and called on the government to cooperate with the Special Rapporteur.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Young holidaymakers urged to "stick with your mates"

    British Embassy Madrid and British Consulate in Palma launch a new youth safety campaign

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK for a green future: Landmark Green Finance Strategy announced

    The UK has set out plans to increase investment in sustainable projects and infrastructure.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK-Pacific partnerships and shared values: address by Laura Clarke

    Laura Clarke, British High Commissioner to New Zealand, discussed the close ties between the UK & Pacific despite being oceans apart in her address at The New Zealand Institute of International Affairs in Auckland.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Penny Mordaunt sets out plan to empower UK women

    Minister for Women & Equalities, Penny Mordaunt, will today set out her vision for gender equality in the UK with the publication of ‘Gender equality at all stages: A roadmap for change’.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PM's speech at the Pride reception: 2 July 2019

    The Prime Minister wasn't able to attend the 2019 Pride reception in Downing Street – this is the speech she would have given.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Joint Communique on the 7th UK-Viet Nam Strategic Dialogue

    Joint Communique on the occasion of the 7th UK-Viet Nam Strategic Dialogue between Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, To Anh Dung and Foreign Office Minister of State Harriett Baldwin.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Communities Secretary's speech at the LGA Conference 2019

    Speech by Communities Secretary Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP at the Local Government Association Annual Conference.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UN Human Rights Council 41: Burundi

    The UK called upon the government of Burundi to remove restrictions on political space and enable an independent media environment.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government