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  • British business must do 'everything it can' to improve working conditions in Bangladesh

    One year on from the Rana Plaza tragedy, the UK continues to help British retailers source their clothes from safety-inspected factories.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 28 April 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Ukraine and Russia, Pfizer and HS2.

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

  • Launch of ELITE growth coaching programme

    Speech by Matthew Hancock on the ELITE coaching programme, access to finance, and the advice and mentoring available to entrepreneurs.

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

  • One step closer to Scottish Islands grid links

    One step closer to unlocking the renewable energy potential of the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland Islands: a new report identifies a series of actions to help deliver necessary electricity grid connections.

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

  • Ukraine Forum on Asset Recovery

    The International community mobilises to recover stolen assets for the people of Ukraine.

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

  • First victims spared harrowing court room under pre-recorded evidence pilot

    The first ever case allowing vulnerable victims and witnesses to give evidence ahead of the trial will start tomorrow.

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

  • British Embassy Prague Open Day

    On Saturday 31 May from 10.00am untill 5.00pm the British Embassy in Prague will open its premises to members of the public.

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

  • Love is GREAT: Promoting UK diversity at Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2014

    Ambassador and British Embassy Tokyo staff show their support at Tokyo’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender event.

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

  • Ofsted launches Employer View

    New online tool enables employers to rate further education and skills providers, enhancing role of employers in education and training.

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  • Historic change to protect park home owners from unscrupulous site owners

    New powers to protect the rights of park home owners and stamp out unscrupulous site owners have been brought into force.

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

  • "All nations were united by a common purpose when the Millennium Declaration was issued 14 years ago"

    UK Intervention by Ambassador Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN, at the PGA Thematic Debate on Ensuring Peaceful and Stable Societies for the Post-2015 Development Agenda

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

  • Britain, China & The Wider West

    Speech by Ambassador Peter Westmacott at the US Institute of Peace and Georgetown University’s conference on China’s Roles in the World.

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

  • The crime of sexual violence is as destructive as any bomb

    Statement by Ambassador Peter Wilson, Deputy Permanent Representative of the UK Mission to the UN, to the Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security

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

  • Smoother journeys on the M4 eastbound, Berkshire/Swindon

    Overnight resurfacing work will begin on Monday (28 April) resulting in smoother journeys for drivers using the M4 eastbound in Berkshire/Swindon.

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  • Get involved: A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon web chat 1pm to 2pm, Tuesday 29 April

    As the consultation on the vital improvements to the A14 gathers pace, members of the public are being given the chance to quiz the Highways Agency in the comfort of their own homes or during their lunch breaks via two live …

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  • Two congestion cutting schemes completed in Yorkshire

    The Highway Agency has just completed two pinch point schemes, reducing congestion and improving journeys for drivers on the M1 in Yorkshire.

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  • Carriageway repairs to start on A2 Jubilee Way in Dover, Kent

    Work starts this weekend (Saturday 26 April) on the A2 Jubilee Way in Dover to repair manhole covers on the viaduct.

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  • Next phase of improvements on the M40/A34 junction

    Work starts next week on the second phase of improvements on the M40/A34 junction which will reduce congestion and boost the local economy.

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  • Solar heliospheric observatory (SOHO)

    A space-based observatory that has been viewing and investigating the Sun from its deep core through to its outer atmosphere - the corona.

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  • Experts to look at future of digital high streets

    A new advisory board is to look at how digital technology can help create sustainable high streets.

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