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  • Rifles battalion takes over UK element in Mali

    Soldiers from 1st Battalion The Rifles (1 RIFLES) have assumed responsibility for the UK's contribution to the EU mission in Mali.

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

  • Barbadian and Kittitian winners of UK Chevening Awards

    The British High Commission announces the winners of this year’s prestigious UK Chevening Scholarships for future leaders.

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

  • Chevening Scholar 2013 in Iceland

    Chevening Scholar 2013 in Iceland is Jón Skafti Gestsson.

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

  • Minister in Russia to boost British food and drink exports

    UK Environment and Food Secretary Owen Paterson today took part in the official opening of 'World Food Moscow'.

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

  • Government to invest in flexible ticketing trial

    Flexible ticketing trial competition to be run next year by DfT.

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

  • Her own boss: giving hope to the poorest women in Bangladesh

    How UK support to BRAC is helping the poorest and most vulnerable women improve their lives in rural Bangladesh.

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  • Troika reaffirms support for peace in Sudan and South Sudan

    Statement issued jointly by British, Norwegian and United States Embassies in Juba and Khartoum

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

  • British Gas smart meter contract with Landis+Gyr

    Baroness Verma responds to announcement that manufacturer Landis+Gyr will create 500 new jobs following a contract with British Gas to produce smart meters.

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

  • UK will help Somalia plan a safe and prosperous future

    Justine Greening announces new support to boost Somalia’s economy and create jobs at the New Deal for Somalia conference in Brussels.

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

  • Improving maternal health in Somalia

    How UK support is helping Somali women have safer childbirths.

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  • Foreign Secretary remarks on Syria at press conference in Paris

    Foreign Secretary says UK, US and France united in supporting UN resolution to enshrine Syria’s responsibility to hand over chemical weapons.

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

  • Cable – End of the line for dodgy company bosses

    Reforms to improve the transparency around company ownership and the accountability of company directors have been announced today

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

  • Christmas post

    The Armed Forces are urging the British public to keep the postal system clear for families' mail at Christmas.

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

  • Bohdan Paczynski award presented to Baron Martin Rees of Ludlow

    On 14 September Baron Martin Rees of Ludlow was awarded the Bohdan Paczyński Medal by the Polish Astronomical Society.

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

  • Chevening Scholarships for Moldova.

    The British Ambassador met this year's Chevening scholars and announced the opening of 2014 - 2015 application process.

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

  • FCO Minister opens Deauville Partnership Investment Conference

    Alistair Burt spoke about the Deauville Partnership's priority: supporting governments of countries in transition address economic pressures.

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

  • The science is clear: global warming is real

    Joint article on the science of climate change by the 4 most recent government chief scientific advisers.

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  • Prison Guards to be Trained How to Treat Persons Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

    Prison guards in Tajikistan will learn how to appropriately treat life sentenced prisoners in a training workshop drawing on international best practice.

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

  • Korea celebrates British designers and artists at Gwangju Biennale

    As Korea looks to boost its creative economy it’s providing considerable opportunities for UK designers, fashion companies, and artists.

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

  • The British Embassy Vientiane supports ‘One Day of Sport’ at the Lao Paralympic Centre

    The Embassy's last event in the series of 2012 Olympic legacy events saw Paralympic games in Vientiane.

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