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  • British Embassy in Montevideo closed on July 18th

    Please note that the British Embassy will be closed to the public on Thursday 18th July for local public holiday.

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

  • UK to launch new drive to boost developing world trade

    The UK will improve trade deals between African countries and make it easier for businesses to sell their goods in a move to end dependency on foreign development assistance, International Development Secretary Justine Green…

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

  • Level 2 heatwave alert issued

    Areas around England may experience ‘heatwave’ conditions over the next few days, according to Met Office forecasts.

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  • Joint Headquarters Rheindahlen begins to say goodbye

    A series of farewell events to mark the closure of Joint Headquarters (JHQ) Rheindahlen has begun with a reception and musical ceremony.

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

  • Winner in BLOODHOUND SSC Helmet Design Competition

    “I love the bold and exciting South African theme of Dirk’s design, and the big sunrise and gemsbok adding a Northern Cape Element,”

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

  • Arms Trade Treaty update

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has updated Parliament on progress on the Arms Trade Treaty.

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

  • Plans for stronger competition regime announced

    Major steps towards creating the UK’s new strengthened and streamlined competition regime have been announced.

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

  • Funding to develop collaboration between partners in Southeast Asia and UK

    The Southeast Asia Science and Innovation team is seeking applicants for Collaborative Development Awards.

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

  • Six Monthly Report to Parliament on Hong Kong

    The UK Government published its latest Six-Monthly Report to Parliament on Hong Kong covering developments from 1 January to 30 June 2013.

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

  • Consular notice about demonstrations in Kuwait

    Possible planned demonstration may occur this evening Monday, 15 July at Irada Square

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

  • Overhaul of End of Life Care system

    The Government is to replace the Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP) and will ask senior clinicians to sign off all end of life care plans, as part of its response to the findings of an Independent Review, Care and Support Minister…

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

  • National introduction of benefit cap begins

    The benefit cap starts being introduced across the country.

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

  • Cable announces proposals to radically improve company transparency and boost public trust in business

    Measures to help improve corporate transparency and strengthen director disqualification laws have been outlined.

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

  • UK backs project to end modern day slavery for girls and women

    The new Work in Freedom programme will protect those at risk of being trafficked for domestic work or garment-making in South Asia

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

  • Introducing Conflict Pool Project

    VSO Tajikistan is implementing a project for the UK government conflict pool.

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

  • DFID Research: Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation- Job opportunities

    The Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation (ESPA) Programme is currently advertising two new job vacancies

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

  • DFID Research: Taxation and livelihoods in focus

    In a new working paper the Secure Livelihoods Research Consortium and the International Centre for Tax and Development review the evidence from fragile and conflict-affected rural areas

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

  • New support to protect girls and women from ‘modern day slavery’

    International Development Minister Lynne Featherstone launches Work in Freedom initiative to help tackle labour trafficking.

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

  • Lynne Featherstone: Launch of the Work in Freedom programme

    The launch of a new programme to deal with human trafficking in South Asia.

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

  • Powers of entry

    Written ministerial statement: second progress report of the review of powers of entry under the Protection of Freedoms Act (POFA) 2012.

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