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  • Cable – “Women on Boards stats promising”

    Latest figures for Women on Boards published today show that female representation in the UK’s top companies’ boards continues to increase

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

  • Britain Open for Business: Her Majesty's Ambassador speaks at the American Chamber of Commerce in Tashkent

    Her Majesty’s Ambassador, George Edgar, made a speech at the Amcham on the subject of Uzbek-British trade and investment relations.

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

  • UK is serious about developing strong Business partnerships with Pakistan

    The visit has been a demonstration of the importance that the UK places on developing its trade and business partnership with Pakistan

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

  • Brighton & Hove TAKEPART wins Big Society Award

    TAKEPART, a Brighton & Hove scheme to get more local people playing sport, is the latest recipient of a Big Society Award.

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

  • Report highlights UK exports growth in Korea

    A report produced by the British Embassy in Korea shows significant growth in UK exports to the country in 2012.

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

  • List of restrictive company names to be reduced

    Measures to cut the list of 'sensitive' names that startup businesses must get approval for, prior to setting up, have been announced today

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

  • برطانوی سینئر فارن آفس منسٹر بیرونیس وارثی کی پاکستان آمد

    برطانیہ اور پاکستان کے مفادات مشترکہ ہیں اور اس کے ساتھ ساتھ انہیں ایک ہی جیسے خطرات کا سامنا ہے

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

  • Councils urged to use parking zones to cut yellow lines

    Local authorities across England are being asked to cut unsightly yellow lines as part of a government drive to rid the streets of clutter.

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

  • £3.6 million competition for innovative ideas for kidney care

    Competition to help small businesses develop high-tech treatments to improve kidney care launched by Department of Health.

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

  • British Embassy prepares to welcome high level UK guest

    On 6-7 October, the British Embassy Vientiane will welcome Lord David Puttnam, trade envoy and acclaimed British film producer.

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

  • 18th Oil & Gas Conference in Turkmenistan: 19-21 November 2013

    Prime Minister's Trade Envoy Professor Hendry will lead a delegation of more than 20 British companies to the conference this year.

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

  • Overseas opportunity for supply chain businesses

    Opportunities for supply chain business to apply for up to £1 million of support.

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  • UK senior Foreign Office minister Baroness Warsi visits Pakistan

    During the visit Baroness Warsi called on the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and Imran Khan, Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.

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

  • 'Enterprising libraries' receive £450,000 to support local businesses of the future

    Ten leading ‘enterprising libraries’ will receive a share of £450,000 to help local people get started in business.

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

  • Minister for Africa visits Bamako and Timbuktu

    Mark Simmonds concludes successful two-day visit to meet new Malian government and key figures in the north.

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

  • FCO Permanent Under Secretary Q&A on life and work in the FCO

    Do you have a question about working as a diplomat in the 21st Century? Ask the Head of the UK Diplomatic Service

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

  • Payday lending: tougher new rules welcomed by government

    New payday lending rules put consumers first, explains Economic Secretary to the Treasury Sajid Javid.

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

  • Britain promotes North West England to Russian travellers

    Britain has launched a campaign to boost the number of Russian tourists visiting music and sports “capitals” of the North, Liverpool and Manchester.

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

  • Lord Howe visit to Kuwait

    Lord Howe’s visit aimed at boosting cooperation between Kuwait and the UK on various levels

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

  • GREAT British food and drink products promoted at Foodparade

    UK food and drink companies look to boost their exports to Emerging Europe at Foodparade in the Czech Republic.

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