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  • Cambridge celebrates 100 years of English language exams

    Cambridge English Language Assessment marks 100 years providing English language exams and certificates throughout the world.

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

  • Celebrating the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth in Tirana

    British Ambassador Nicholas Cannon gave a speech in honour of Her Majesty’s birthday.

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

  • Moore hosts Arms Trade Treaty event for Scottish campaigners

    The Secretary of State has hailed the work of campaigner David Grimason as an inspiration as he hosted an event with Amnesty International.

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

  • FCO Minister concerned by fighting in Northern Lebanon

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt calls for immediate end to violence in Tripoli

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

  • UK welcomes EU’s change of heart on “damaging” plans for Solvency II pensions rules

    The government welcomes the EU announcement to postpone the introduction Solvency II-style rules for defined benefit pension schemes.

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

  • British diplomat to run 260 km in 3 days

    Tim Voase, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy Prague, is planning to run from Prague to Vyškov at the end of May.

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

  • British High Commission Bridgetown invites proposals for Bilateral Programme Budget 2013-2014

    We try to support projects that demonstrate where the FCO can add value, and where funds can have the biggest impact against its objectives.

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

  • Minister for Africa comments on situation in eastern DRC

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds deeply concerned by renewed fighting in Democratic Republic of Congo.

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

  • St Helena Day celebrated in the Falklands Islands

    Government House reception celebrates ‘common bonds.’

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

  • Primary Care and the modern family doctor

    We need to return to the idea of the family doctor, in a modern context, if we are to improve care and ease the pressure on A&E departments.

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

  • Armoured manoeuvres underway on Salisbury Plain

    Salisbury Plain is hosting over 600 soldiers on Exercise Lion Strike, one of the largest exercises to take place on the Training Area.

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  • Bucharest offices closed on 27 and 28 May

    The British Embassy in Bucharest will be closed on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 May.

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

  • British Embassy and Consulates in Italy closed on 27 May

    The British embassy in Rome and our consulates in Milan and Naples will be closed on Monday 27 May for the UK public holiday.

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

  • British Embassy Tallinn is closed on 24 May

    The embassy will be closed on Friday 24 May for a public holiday

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

  • Foreign Office release 500 intelligence related files from 1939-51

    From World War to Cold War: the records of the Foreign Office Permanent Under-Secretary’s Department, 1939-51

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

  • Statement on Woolwich incident

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg made a statement on the incident in Woolwich.

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

  • Brunel University signs deed of variation with Ahlia University in Bahrain

    Brunel University met with senior delegates from Ahlia University, building on the excellent relationship that exists between the two universities

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

  • Friends of Syria unite behind need for negotiated solution

    Foreign Secretary: it is crucial that this conflict is brought to an end. There can only be a political solution to this appalling tragedy.

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

  • New figures show net migration is decreasing

    Immigration is at its lowest levels since 2001, while the number of skilled workers and university students coming to the UK is up.

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

  • Foreign Secretary signs MoU with Israeli Science Minister Yaacov Peri

    The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) sets out five priority areas of science cooperation between the UK and Israel.

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