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  • The role of women in Afghanistan

    A case study on the role of women in Afghanistan from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

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  • Country case study: Bangladesh – political violence

    A country case study on political violence in Bangladesh from the 2013 FCO Human Rights and Democracy Report.

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  • Pupils to be advised by employers to pursue ambitious careers

    New careers guidance will see employers playing a larger role in careers advice in schools.

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

  • Careers guidance

    Statement from Minister of State for Skills and Enterprise about the revised statutory guidance which will be effective from September 2014.

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

  • Regional Growth Fund Round 5 funding announced by Nick Clegg

    The government’s Regional Growth Fund will invest £300 million in 50 projects across the country to create jobs and fuel business expansion.

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

  • Edward Davey launches the Scotland Analysis Energy Paper

    As the UK Government publishes its analysis of the implications in energy of Scottish independence, Ed Davey speaks about Scotland’s energy future within the United Kingdom.

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

  • HMS Portland visits South Africa on her 2014 deployment

    HMS Portland’s visit forms part of the broader United Kingdom and South Africa bilateral relationship

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

  • £1 billion exports win for UK education in Saudi Arabia

    UK education providers win 4 new contracts worth £850 million to establish 12 technical and vocational training colleges in Saudi Arabia.

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

  • New scheme offers cash incentive to households using renewable heating systems in their homes

    The domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) launched, offering homeowners payments to offset the cost of installing low carbon systems

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

  • CMA confirms Breedon sales

    The Competition and Markets Authority will require Breedon Aggregates Limited to sell an asphalt plant in the Aberdeen area and a ready-mix concrete plant in the Peterhead area. It will also face a price control for asphalt …

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  • Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Queen's Baton Relay arrangements

    The eyes of the Commonwealth will be on the TCI as the UK Overseas Territory hosts the Queen’s Baton Relay next week.

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

  • JPMorgan Chase, DFID and CDC announce $20 million combined investment in Novastar Ventures

    JPMorgan Chase and DFID will invest in promising businesses in East Africa to kick start growth across the region.

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

  • Vaisakhi 2014 reception at Downing Street

    The Prime Minister's opening speech at his fourth Vaisakhi reception at Downing Street.

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

  • Deputy Consul General visits Bethlehem

    Deputy Consul General, Benjamin Saoul, and a team from the British Consulate General in Jerusalem visited Bethlehem today.

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

  • Government sets up world leading adult literacy and numeracy research centre

    Skills and Enterprise Minister Matthew Hancock today (8 April 2014) announced the creation of a world leading research centre.…

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

  • Jobs and welfare reform: getting Britain working

    Creating conditions for businesses to grow, resulting in jobs, and welfare reform to get people into work.

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

  • Stock transfer deal could mean £30 million in social home investment

    Gloucester social housing residents could benefit from £30 million investment to improve their homes.

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

  • Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire: David Laing

    David Laing is appointed as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire.

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

  • Sustainability and the OECD

    On April 8, 2014, the British Embassy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade of Costa Rica, the Dutch Embassy in Costa Rica and other key partners, took part in a Sustainability Day, entitled “Costa Rica: on the road t…

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

  • More must be done for looked after children living far from home

    Local authorities must do more to make sure the needs of looked after children living far away from home can be met.

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