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  • One month to go until introduction of the Employment Allowance

    George Osborne writes to employers ahead of the introduction of the Employment Allowance: 'I want to make it easier for you to succeed and grow'.

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

  • £450,000 repairs for M6 north of Penrith

    Two Highways Agency projects to give drivers safer, smoother journeys along the M6 north of Penrith in Cumbria will be taking place this month.

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  • Over 150 British companies meet in London for a major UK - Central America trade conference

    Leading business and government figures from Britain and Central America are in London today for a high level conference on trade and investment in the region, with over 150 British investors and companies due to attend

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

  • Firms shortlisted to deliver the UK Pavilion at the Milan Expo 2015 revealed

    Creative innovators in design, food, technology, music and science, have been shortlisted to deliver the UK Pavilion at the Milan Expo 2015.

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  • Over 150 British companies meet in London for a major UK - Central America trade conference

    Leading business and government figures from Britain and Central America are in London today for a high level conference on trade and investment in the region, with over 150 British investors and companies due to attend

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

  • Allan Cook appointed as BIS Lead Non-Executive Board Member

    Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced the appointment at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UN report on Human Rights abuses in Syria

    Foreign Secretary welcomes UN report showing Assad regime has primary responsibility for Syrian people’s suffering.

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

  • The 3rd Baghdad Security, Defence and Aviation Show

    A number of UK defence and security companies exhibited at the event and were supported by a team from the UKTI and Defence sections of the British Embassy.

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

  • The New Iraq: 2014 Discovering Business

    The British Embassy Baghdad is delighted to bring you the latest major new guide to business in Iraq.Published by Allurentis, in association with Iraq’s National Investment Commission (NIC) and UK Trade & Investment (UKT…

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

  • Minister condemns terrorist attack in China

    Following stabbings at Kunming train station in China on 1 March, Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has condemned those responsible.

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

  • New UK visa application centre in Colombia

    Opening of new UK visa application centre and changes to UK transit requirements from summer 2014 in Colombia

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

  • World Bank Group member becomes first international institution to issue a Renminbi bond in London

    The International Finance Corporation (IFC) issued a Renminbi 1 billion bond in London today.

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

  • New cooperation arrangement signed with European Patent Office

    Boost for businesses and inventors as UK signs new working arrangement with European Patent Office.

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

  • More businesses blazing the way for apprenticeships

    The Prime Minister has announced the businesses involved in the second phase of the successful apprenticeship trailblazer programme.

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

  • Cable backs reshoring of jobs and supply chains to UK

    Vince Cable sets out the latest steps the government is taking to support “reshoring”.

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

  • Churches damaged by floods get funding for repairs

    Government commits funding to help with urgent repair work for churches damaged in flood affected areas.

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

  • The values that underpin our long-term economic plan

    Prime Minister David Cameron gave a speech outlining the values that underpin the government’s long-term economic plan for Britain.

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

  • UK education certification supported in Greece

    BCED promotes LCCI accreditation and new sector specific English language courses at UKTI event in Athens.

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

  • UK companies meet key decision-makers in Kazakhstan

    UK companies discuss export opportunities and partnerships during multi-sector mission to Kazakhstan

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

  • Misleading websites to face the squeeze

    Consumer Minister Jenny Willott confirms extra funding for the National Trading Standards Board to investigate misleading websites.

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