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  • World Health Assembly 2013

    The 66th session of the World Health Assembly will take place in Geneva from 20–28 May 2013

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

  • British Consulate in Málaga to hold event for victims of Domestic Violence

    The British Consulate and Mijas Town hall are holding an event at Mijas on 29 May at 10am.

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

  • Norman Lamb appoints new champion for adult social work

    Lyn Romeo appointed as Chief Social Worker for Adults.

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

  • “Turning non-switchers into savvy switchers” - Davey

    The Government is taking additional steps to make sure the 84% of households who don’t switch can get the best deal

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

  • The Netherlands: British embassy and consulate closed on 20 May

    The British Embassy The Hague and the British Consulate-General Amsterdam will be closed on Monday 20 May.

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

  • FCO marks International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

    On International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, our clear message is that human rights are universal and should be equal for all.

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

  • £260 million invested in patient safety plans

    Jeremy Hunt announces technology fund for hospitals to help improve patient safety.

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

  • Independent report on 16 to 19 bursary fund published

    The Department for Education today published the interim report of NatCen's independent evaluation of the 16 to 19 bursary fund.

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

  • Swire “Thailand is a natural partner for the UK”

    Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister The Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP, will visit Thailand between 19 and 21 May 2013 to take part in the Thailand-UK Strategic Dialogue.

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

  • Embassy pledges support for Laos’ second annual Gay Pride event

    On the 2013 International Day Against Homophobia, the Embassy announces support for Lao PDR's LGBT Pride event to be held in Vientiane.

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

  • Traffic courts in every area

    Every area is to have a dedicated ‘Traffic Court’ to deal with low-level road traffic offences, Justice Minister Damian Green said today.

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

  • Recent non-executive appointments to Department of Health public bodies and committees

    Some recent appointments and re-appointments have been made to the Department’s public bodies and committees.

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

  • British Embassy Ljubljana marks International Day against Homophobia

    British Ambassador Andrew Page and British council Director James Hampson issue a statement to mark the International Day against Homophobia.

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

  • International Day against homophobia and transphobia

    Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) rights remain a key issue in the FCO’s human rights work.

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

  • Essex rail contract agreement

    c2c Rail will continue to operate the current Essex Thameside franchise until September 2014.

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

  • Independent report finds scope for millions to be saved in fire service

    Sir Ken Knight’s independent review of the fire and rescue services in England highlights the scope to find millions in savings.

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

  • Flying the rainbow flag for IDAHO

    The British Embassy Tokyo displays its support for IDAHO – the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

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

  • First ever chief social worker for children and fast-track training to lead social work reform

    Education Secretary Michael Gove today announced the appointment of a children's chief social worker and new training for top graduates.

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

  • Embassy in Santiago will join Chile’s National Heritage Day

    The residence of the British ambassador in Santiago will join the celebration of Chile’s National Heritage Day on Sunday 26 May.

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

  • Indian finance minister visits UK for sixth annual UK-India economic and financial dialogue

    Chancellor George Osborne welcomes finance minister Palaniappan Chidambaram and the Indian delegation to the UK for discussions and a visit to Europe’s largest construction project, Crossrail.

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