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  • Freight industry delivers festive cheer to millions

    Freight is an essential part of Britain’s economy with billions of tonnes of goods delivered each year.

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

  • Royal pardon for WW2 code-breaker Dr Alan Turing

    Renowned scientist and World War II code-breaker Dr Alan Turing has been given a posthumous pardon under the Royal Prerogative of Mercy by the Queen today following a request from Justice Secretary Chris Grayling.

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

  • Adoption: £50 million funding boost and new interactive maps

    Children’s Minister Edward Timpson announces new resources to help would-be adopters find a child to adopt - plus more cash for councils.

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

  • Merry Christmas from the British Ambassador to Iceland

    Merry Christmas from HM Ambassador Stuart Gill and a reflection on his first year in Reykjavík.

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

  • Welcome to the website of the Embassy

    This website will provide you with information on the relationship between the UK and Turkmenistan

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

  • FCO Minister responds to sentencing of Human Rights activists in Egypt

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds expresses concern on the sentencing of three human rights activists in Egypt.…

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

  • Britain’s Christmas gifts to families worldwide

    The biggest grossing products for the UK economy over the Christmas period are expected to be wine, cheese and toys.

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  • FCO Minister expresses UK concerns about Anti-Homosexuality legislation in Uganda

    Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson comments on Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Bill.

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

  • Where next for social science?

    David Willetts talks about the importance of social science at the inaugural annual lecture of the Campaign for Social Science.

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

  • Second FCO flight assists British nationals to leave South Sudan

    Second Foreign Office chartered RAF aircraft carrying British Nationals has left Juba.

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

  • Foreign Office travel advice

    Check the FCO travel advice before traveling overseas and take the contact details of the nearest embassy or high commission with you.

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

  • UK contributes to the destruction of Syria’s chemical stockpile

    UK announces additional support to destroy Assad’s chemical weapons.

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

  • New public health research partnerships to get £47.5 million

    13 partnerships between universities and Public Health England will share funding worth £47.5 million for health protection research.

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

  • Millions of pounds still available in housing fund

    Tens of millions of pounds specifically ring-fenced to help people adapt to welfare reforms this year is still available through local authorities.

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

  • Secretary of State thanks Deputy Chief Constable

    Northern Ireland Secretary of State thanks Judith Gillespie for her service

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

  • Troops put theory into practice on Salisbury Plain

    Soldiers put theory into practice during recent live firing exercises on Salisbury Plain.

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

  • Invitation to Tender

    The Embassy is now inviting bids for project funding from the Conflict Pool for projects in the South Caucasus region from 20 December 2013.

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

  • Better Care Fund

    Letter to local authorities from Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis and Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb about the Better Care Fund.

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

  • Invitation to Tender

    Conflict Pool is calling for bids

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

  • Counter Proliferation Programme bidding round for 2014-15 is now open

    Counter-Proliferation is one of the UK Government’s top international priorities.

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