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  • Review launched to target reckless trade in 'legal highs'

    Laws on new psychoactive substances will be reviewed in a bid to clamp down on the trade in potentially fatal drugs.

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

  • UK and Taiwan's Data Alliance sign up to open data collaboration

    ODI’s Sir Nigel Shadbolt signs Letter of Intent during visit to Taiwan

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

  • Bangalore companies win trip to Cambridge

    Jubilant Biosys Ltd and Metaome Science Informatics Pvt. Ltd. will visit Cambridge and explore building partnerships with Cambridge-based researchers and companies.

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

  • UK and US launch taskforce to tackle child abuse

    Policing Minister Damian Green launched the first meeting of the ‘US-UK taskforce to Counter Online Child Exploitation’.

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

  • Border Force protects UK public from fake goods this Christmas

    Shoppers warned to be careful about what they buy and where they buy it from to avoid fuelling the illegal trade in counterfeit goods.

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

  • UK exports on a winning streak

    Five UK companies are celebrating their success in a nationwide competition to help the next wave of UK businesses expand overseas.

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

  • Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds on Kenya's 50th Anniversary of Independence

    I bring with me the warmest of wishes from the British people to the people of Kenya, and a message from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

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

  • Embassy support to a study on the economic climate in northern Kosovo

    Ambassador Cliff sees investment in the private sector as essential for improving living standards, a key component for improving stability

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

  • British High Commissioner to Rwanda marks Human Rights Day

    The promotion and protection of human rights is at the heart of how the UK sees its role in the world.

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

  • UK interest in investment in Egypt’s ports

    British shipping and ports expert visits Egypt to help encourage UK investment

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

  • UK Secretary of State for Education signs Memorandum of Understanding with Israel to boost English language training

    The UK’s Secretary of State for Education, Michael Gove, signed an agreement with his Israeli counterpart Rabbi Shai Piron to increase the two countries’ cooperation on English language training.

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

  • Human Rights Day December 2013

    British Ambassador Mark Kent issues a statement to mark Human Rights Day and outline the UK’s priorities for membership of the Human Rights Council 2014-2016.

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

  • Conference to promote Pacific Alliance takes place in London

    Over 150 representatives of British companies and businesses attended the conference organised by the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the Financial Times.

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

  • British Parliament approves trade agreement between the European Union and Peru

    The agreement will boost trade between Peru and the United Kingdom, and other members of the European Union.

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

  • Defence procurement

    Statement by Phillip Hammond, Secretary of State for Defence.

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

  • Lord Livingston becomes new Trade Minister

    Lord Livingston has today (10 December 2013) succeeded Lord Green as Trade and Investment Minister.

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

  • UK celebrates World Human Rights Day

    The UK is a passionate, committed and effective defender of human rights.

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

  • British Embassy in Chisinau marks Human Rights Day

    The British Ambassador reflects on Human Rights Day and activities the Embassy has focused on in 2013 promoting Human Rights in Moldova.

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

  • Signing of the National Anti-Corruption Pact in DRC

    On 9 December 2013, representatives of the public sector, private sector and civil society signed DRC’s National Anti-Corruption Pact.

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

  • HMRC wins employment income avoidance case

    A tax tribunal ruling against an income tax avoidance scheme is expected to protect up to £400 million in tax that would otherwise not have been paid.

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