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  • Beyond 2015: Reducing poverty after the MDGs

    Follow the discussions shaping the post 2015 development agenda as the UN's High Level Panel meets in London, Monrovia and Bali

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

  • DFID Research: Manifesto for the extreme poor

    The Economic Empowerment of the Poorest Programme (EEP) is working in Bangladesh to help understand extreme poverty and to develop effective strategies for social empowerment and economic growth.

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

  • Funding boost to tackle beds in sheds

    Housing Minister Mark Prisk has pledged to “up the pressure” on criminal landlords who trap vulnerable tenants in so-called ‘beds in sheds’.

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

  • Temporary job vacancy in Milan

    A temporary job will arise in May 2013 at the British Consulate-General in Milan for the post of LEIV Consular Assistant.

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

  • British Prime Minister David Cameron delivers major speech on immigration policy

    "Our migrant communities are a fundamental part of who we are and Britain is a far richer and stronger society because of them."

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

  • Press, events and digital communications summer job available at the Helsinki Embassy

    A full-time, summer vacancy for 4 months is available during summer 2013, but may be extended for a further fixed period. This is a dual role combining both communications and event management tasks.

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

  • Welcome to our new website - GOV.UK

    The UK’s worldwide pages and consular information have moved to the government’s single website GOV.UK.

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

  • British Embassy Madrid on social media

    Follow the news and activities of the British Embassy Madrid and the British consulates in Spain.

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

  • Appointments to the Board of the UK Statistics Authority

    Two new appointments have been made to the Board of the UK Statistics Authority - Carolyn Fairbairn and Professor David Hand.

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

  • Consular staff in Turkey join blood donation campaign

    British Consulate staff donate 70 units of blood as part of Turkish Red Crescent campaign

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

  • Consul General Nick McInnes speaks at Commonwealth Day event

    British Consul General Nick McInnes addressed a crowd of more than 300 people from the corporate and diplomatic community.

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

  • Scheduling of the cannabis-based medicine 'Sativex'

    Home Office Circular 006/2013 covers a change to the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 and the Misuse of Drugs (Designation) Order 2001.

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  • Wales Office: “Budget will have a fair and positive impact in Wales”

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Budget will pave the way for a sustainable economic recovery and support the aspirations of the people and businesses of Wales , said the Secretary of State for Wales, David Jones today (20 …

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

  • Legislators in Kerala discuss socio-economic causes and impact of climate change

    First ever such discussion in Kerala hosted by the British High Commission.

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

  • Government publishes initial response to the Mid Staffordshire NHS Public Inquiry Report

    In response to the Francis report, government is launching plans to ensure that patients are always put first and people are treated with respect.

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

  • Allocation of EU structural funding across the UK

    Government sets out how the UK’s allocation of EU Structural Funds will be divided across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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

  • Internship opportunity in the Helsinki Embassy's Political and Press Section

    A full-time, temporary position, for a maximum of three months as an Intern in the British Embassy in Helsinki is currently available.

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

  • £750,000 prize for turning innovative ideas into reality

    2013 Fast Forward Competition awards a total of £750,000 in prizes for turning innovative ideas into business reality

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces funds for survivors of rape in war

    Foreign Secretary, William Hague announces new UK funds to help survivors of rape during a visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo

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

  • Cyber security workshop brings together top researchers from India and the UK

    Cyber security has been highlighted as a key priority for future activities between the UK and India

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