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  • British Embassy supports Costa Rican blood donation campaign

    The British Embassy in Costa Rica and the Costa Rican Blood Bank organised and hosted a blood donation session.

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

  • UK Ministers witness flood devastation in Pakistan

    Speaking during his visit International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell said that the worst could be yet to come for Pakistan.

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

  • International response to floods in Pakistan "woefully inadequate"

    The international response to the Pakistan floods has been 'woefully inadequate' and other countries must do more to help, International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell said today.

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

  • British Muslims visit Afghanistan

    A delegation of British Muslims visit Afghanistan to challenge misconceptions about the reality of life for Muslims in Britain.

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

  • Afghanistan Independence Day

    The Department for International Development's Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Stephen O'Brien speaks on Afghanistan's independence day.

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

  • Britain to double emergency aid to Pakistan

    UK Secretary of State for International Development Andrew Mitchell announces a further £33 million in aid to Pakistan

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

  • Royal Navy trains refurbished Iraqi ship's crew

    Now repair work on the Iraqi Navy Ship (INS) Nasser has come to an end, Royal Navy personnel have been training the ship's crew so they can take her out to defend and patrol Iraq's territorial waters.

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

  • RAF continues to support Pakistan flood relief effort

    Britain is supporting the Government of Pakistan’s efforts to provide safe drinking water, hygiene kits, toilets, sewage clearance and waste…

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

  • Royal Marines protect Afghan people from Taliban intimidation

    As the Royal Marines of 40 Commando work hard to bring security to the population of Sangin in Helmand province they are often tasked to protect residents from Taliban intimidation and attack.

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

  • Female forces personnel face the 'Freedom Trail' in honour of WWII veteran

    In 1943 the most decorated woman of the Second World War made her escape from the Gestapo through the Pyrenees. Now female Armed Forces personnel will follow in her footsteps on a very special remembrance expedition.

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

  • Joint Helicopter Force keeps things moving in Afghanistan

    From medical evacuation and troop movements to resupply and ground attack, the men and women of the Joint Helicopter Force do it all.

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

  • Vince Cable welcomes appointment of Trade Adviser

    Commenting on the appointment, Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “I am delighted that Lord Brittan will be taking up this crucial new role…

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister highlights green deal at launch of low carbon business support project

    Plans for a new Green Deal for households and businesses were outlined today by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.

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

  • Deputy PM reveals "Green Deal" for households

    Nick Clegg has pledged action not words on climate change as he highlighted a scheme to improve energy use in homes and offices.

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

  • Temporary bans will fight legal highs

    Twelve month bans on suspected substances will help the government react quickly to the changing drugs market says James Brokenshire.

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

  • Afghanistan Independence Day

    Statement from DFID’s Parliamentary Under Secretary for State Stephen O'Brien to mark the Independence Day of Afghanistan

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

  • Acid rain: 20 years on…

    Chances are that back in the 1980s, acid rain would have been high on everyone’s list of environmental concerns. But what exactly is acid rain…

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

  • Taking action for more equal pay

    The average salaries of women in management in Britain are much lower than men's and the government wants to take steps to change this.

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

  • Temporary bans to fight back against 'legal highs'

    Swifter action to tackle new 'legal highs' through temporary bans was promised today by James Brokenshire, minister for crime prevention.

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

  • Welsh Secretary tours Historic Llanelly House

    The £6m restoration of Llanelly House will capture the heart and soul of Llanelli and preserve its history for generations to come, said Secretary…

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