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  • FCO Minister Hugo Swire welcomes prisoner releases in Burma

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire has welcomed a presidential pledge to free all remaining prisoners in Burma.

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

  • Tough new migrant benefit rules come into force tomorrow

    Tough new rules come into force to ensure that migrants don’t take advantage of the British benefits system.

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

  • More people choosing greener journeys

    Make it your New Year's resolution to join in.

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

  • Defamation laws take effect

    Libel laws in England and Wales are being significantly reformed from tomorrow to provide clearer, better protection for people publicly expressing opinions.

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

  • The Queen honours British-Bulgarian businessman

    Her Majesty The Queen has accepted Mr. William Drysdale as Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE).

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

  • Welsh Secretary: "New Year's Honours recognise the people that have enriched the lives of those around them"

    Welsh Secretary extends congratulations to New Year’s Honours recipients

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

  • Honours list 2014: education and children’s services

    The New Year list includes headteachers, teachers, school governors, foster carers, people working in adoption and supporting families.

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

  • New Year honours for service personnel and defence civilians

    103 UK service personnel have been granted state honours by Her Majesty The Queen in the annual New Year Honours List.

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

  • New Year message from the Secretary of State for Wales

    David Jones MP looks ahead to 2014

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

  • Eric Pickles congratulates New Year's Honours 2014 recipients

    Secretary of State congratulates those working in the local government, housing, fire and voluntary and community sector.

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

  • The New Year's Honours 2014

    The New Year Honours 2014 lists have been published, marking the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK.

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

  • Final Type 45 destroyer enters service early

    HMS Duncan, the Royal Navy's sixth Type 45 destroyer, has entered into service 4 months ahead of schedule.

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

  • Extended NHS charging for visitors and migrants

    Visitors and migrants who wish to use NHS services will have to pay.

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

  • Foreign Secretary urges restoration of peace in South Sudan

    Foreign Secretary speaks to leaders in South Sudan and urges them to negotiate towards peace

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

  • Best of Budapest's press and public diplomacy 2013

    A review of the British Embassy Budapest public diplomacy activities in 2013.

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

  • Families happy with SEN reforms and £70 million for councils

    Parents trialling the government’s new special educational needs (SEN) reforms are happier than ever with the support available.

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

  • Know your shopper's rights before you hit the Christmas sales

    Before handing over your hard-earned cash in the sales, make sure you know your rights to a refund or exchange.

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

  • New proposals to make cheque depositing easier and quicker to be unveiled

    New proposals mean that in the future you may be able to use your smartphone to send a picture of cheque to your bank to pay it in.

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

  • Space weather forecasts to protect vital technologies from solar storms

    The UK will become one of a small number of countries to forecast the weather in space.

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

  • Christmas in Afghanistan

    Despite a busy schedule and the blistering heat, soldiers at Lashkar Gah in Afghanistan have found time to enjoy some festive spirit.

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