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  • UK Ministers welcome International Climate Security Conference in Seoul

    Hugo Swire and Greg Barker today welcomed the hosting of an international conference on Climate Security by the Republic of Korea.

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

  • Manila conference on energy efficiency

    The British Embassy, Clinton Foundation and the Department of Energy have partnered on an energy efficiency conference to improve operations that will yield cost savings.

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

  • Red tape cut for small businesses with intellectual property disputes

    Lord Younger announces modernised Mediation Service designed to make it cheaper and quicker to resolve intellectual property disputes.

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

  • Sustainable Cities Mission showcases UK's expertise in sustainable development

    A delegation of 10 UK companies was welcomed this week on the opening leg of the 2013 Sustainable Cities Mission to Chongqing and Changsha.

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

  • NICE to assess value of medicines from 2014

    NICE will take responsibility for assessing the full value of medicines when new pricing arrangements are introduced in 2014.

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

  • UK aid: Review of Independent Commission for Aid Impact

    Secretary of State for International Development Justine Greening announces review of the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI).

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

  • Minister hails new tax incentives as "major step" for social investment market

    New incentives to invest in social ventures announced in the 2013 Budget speech have been welcomed by Nick Hurd and leading organisations.

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

  • Comparing local authority road safety performance

    Road safety comparison sites launched.

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

  • Statistical press notice: Mixed-sex accommodation breach data February 2013

    This notice presents data on all breaches of the Mixed-Sex Accommodation (MSA) guidance in February 2013

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

  • Road Safety

    Road safety comparison and road safety observatory websites have been launched.

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

  • Quarterly Statement on Afghanistan

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan with the Government's latest quarterly statement.

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

  • Engaging youth in child protection & women’s empowerment to end violence against women & girls

    Acting British High Commissioner Steven Chandler attended the opening of a two-day workshop in Suva today, as guest of honour.

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

  • Speech by the Acting High Commissioner: Engaging youth in child protection and women’s empowerment to end violence against women and girls

    The Acting High Commissioner gave a speech at a workshop which aimed at engaging youth in child protection and women’s empowerment to end violence against women and girls.

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

  • Screening of 'Pink Saris' for International Women's Day

    To mark international Women’s Day, British High Commissioner Antony Phillipson hosted a screening of ‘Pink Saris’ at his residence.

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

  • 4.5 million smuggled cigarettes seized at Felixstowe

    Immigration Minister Mark Harper saw first-hand the work of Border Force - including a seizure of 4.5 million smuggled cigarettes

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

  • Budget 2013 – what it means for Wales

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his Budget to Parliament on 20 March 2013. Here is a breakdown of how the announcements will impact in Wales.

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

  • Review of Joint Nature Conservation Committee to begin

    A triennial review of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) starts today, Environment Minister, Richard Benyon announced.

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

  • Centenarians solve puzzle of a long life

    Figures from the ONS suggest there were 11,700 people over the age of 100 at the last census in England and Wales.

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

  • Teaching schools get £10 million to boost quality of teacher training

    Education Secretary Michael Gove today announced an extra £10 million for Teaching Schools so they can lead the way in training the next generation of brilliant teachers.

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

  • Revised safeguarding guidance for professionals working with children

    The government clarifies the responsibilities of professionals towards safeguarding children.

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