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  • Helping Serbia dispose of stocks of surplus munitions

    A government-owned demilitarization facility in central Serbia will be further developed to ensure the safe and environmentally responsible disposal of almost 2,000 tonnes of surplus munitions, reducing the risk of explosion…

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

  • RAF rescues stranded family

    An RAF search and rescue crew have carried out a daring mission to save a mother and her 2 young daughters trapped by a fast-rising river.

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

  • Featherstone: new UK support for world’s ‘forgotten crisis’

    Development Minister Lynne Featherstone announces support to help people suffering from humanitarian crisis in the Central African Republic.

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

  • Italy 3rd largest global investor in the UK for number of projects

    In 2012/13 UK is confirmed as leading European destination for FDI and Italy's 3rd source of investment projects and 5th for job creation.

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

  • New measures to clamp down on legal aid cheats

    New measures launched today will see those criminals who deliberately cheat the system and leave taxpayers to foot their legal aid bill, despite being able to pay, face having their cars seized.

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

  • Legal Aid cheats to have cars seized to pay costs

    From today criminals who deliberately cheat the system and leave taxpayers to foot their legal aid bill, despite being able to pay, face having their cars seized.

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

  • New online tool invites taxpayers to join the hunt for government savings

    The Government Interrogating Spending Tool (GIST) gives people the chance to see how their money is spent.

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

  • Intellectual Property Bill moves to next stage

    Intellectual Property Bill to help businesses protect their intellectual property progresses to first reading in the House of Commons.

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

  • We are deeply concerned by the new levels of brutality reached in the Syrian conflict

    Statement by Ambassador Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN, to the Informal Briefing of the GA on the Commission of Inquiry on Syria

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

  • Pubs showcased as part of Best of British

    Community Pubs Minister Brandon Lewis unveils a new campaign showcasing pubs as part of the best of British.

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

  • Caste discrimination consultation programme timetable announced

    Process will start this summer.

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

  • Ministers challenge back-door bin tax that would fuel fly-tipping

    Ministers have challenged local authorities who are trying to exploit regulations and charge students for collecting their rubbish.

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

  • Child Maintenance Service reaches next stage

    The new Child Maintenance Service (CMS) will open today (29 July 2013) to new applicants with 2 or more children.

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

  • New push to grow UK’s £17.5 billion education exports industry

    Ambitious strategy to expand the UK’s education exports industry, worth £17.5 billion to the economy, published.

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

  • Report into energy prices, profits and fuel poverty

    Edward Davey's response to the Energy and Climate Change (ECC) Committee’s report into energy prices, profits and fuel poverty

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

  • Welcome to Turkmenistan

    The website of the British Embassy in Ashgabat provides 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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns use of force against protestors in Egypt

    The Foreign Secretary condemns the use of violence against protestors in Egypt and calls on all sides to reduce tensions.

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

  • StreetGames wins Big Society Award for bringing sport to UK doorsteps

    StreetGames is the latest winner of a Big Society Award for giving young people in disadvantaged areas sport and volunteering opportunities.

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

  • Chef needed at British embassy Santiago

    The British embassy in Santiago is recruiting a full time chef for the Ambassador's residence. The closing date is 2 August.

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

  • "This issue of women, peace and security should be taken as a priority"

    UK sponsor OSCE Security Dialogue on Women, Peace & Security highlighting the Foreign Secretary’s Prevention of Sexual Violence in conflict Initiative

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