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  • Court of Appeal increases sentence of man who conned elderly

    Court of Appeal found the 21 month sentence given to Bernard Collins for conspiracy to defraud unduly lenient and increased it to 3 ½ years

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

  • UK targets Swedish market for construction sector growth

    Business Secretary confirmed the signing of 2 new construction contracts in Sweden with an order value of nearly £30 million

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

  • Government response to 25 September industrial action by the Fire Brigades Union

    The Fire Brigades Union has announced strike action in England and Wales over the government’s pension offer.

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

  • Charities' employment support for Armed Forces

    Armed Forces community members seeking a pathway to employment are set to benefit from the launch of new support organisation 'SORTED!'

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

  • Consul General’s speech at carbon disclosure seminar in Hong Kong

    British Consul General to Hong Kong and Macao Caroline Wilson’s speech at carbon disclosure seminar at Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

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

  • Speech at the official opening of Richburg Lotus Singapore

    As the Guest of Honour at the official opening of Richburg Lotus, HE Antony Phillipson prepared a speech for the event.

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

  • UK commits to tackle the 'great neglect' of disability

    Intervention by Lynne Featherstone, Parliamentary Secretary of State for International Development, to the High-Level Meeting on Disability and Development

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

  • Foreign Secretary holds talks with Iranian Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague says Britain is open to improved relations with Iran, while stressing the need for progress on nuclear issue.

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

  • UK pledge to help tackle the ‘great neglect’ of disability

    Lynne Featherstone announces UK support to ensure all school construction in the developing world is designed to allow disability access.

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

  • UK welcomes Sri Lankan elections; urges investigation into intimidation

    Following Sri Lankan provincial elections, FCO Minister Alistair Burt welcomed progress but urged investigation into reports of intimidation.

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

  • Shaping a Healthier Future: Hammersmith, Charing Cross and Ealing hospitals

    The government response to campaigns about the future of Hammersmith, Ealing and Charing Cross hospitals.

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

  • Award of Smart Meters DCC Licence

    Arrangements have been completed today to establish and operate the smart metering Data and Communications Company (DCC). This represents a significant milestone in the roll-out of smart meters across Great Britain.

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

  • Damian Green speech on excellence in policing

    Speech given by Damian Green at the ACPO Excellence in Policing in Ryton on Tuesday (23 September 2013).

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

  • British Ambassador welcomes the 'Prisoners and Detainees' Commission

    The 11 member Commission, established by Royal Decree No 61/2013 of 3 September 2013, will monitor places of detention in order to prevent torture and ill-treatment.

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

  • Event for Hungarian technology companies to find out about setting up in the UK

    Innovative Hungarian companies invited to attend a conference in Budapest to highlight the advantages of setting up and running technology companies in the UK.

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

  • Cabinet Office backs search for public sector’s best mutual

    The department is backing a search for Britain’s best public service mutual, as part of an awards programme for mutual and employee-owned organisations.

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

  • Applications for 2014/2015 Chevening Scholarships Open

    Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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

  • Kazakhstan’s Human Rights Report 2012 Launch

    Speech given by British Ambassador on September 19. This is an English transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered.

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

  • We believe in India

    Speech by UK High Commissioner, Sir James Bevan KCMG at the British Business Groups’ National Convention in Mumbai on 21 September 2013.

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

  • 'Lighting a Billion Lives' throughout India

    See how UK support is helping women living in poverty to become solar energy entrepreneurs in India.

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