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  • £3.6 million competition for innovative ideas for kidney care

    Competition to help small businesses develop high-tech treatments to improve kidney care launched by Department of Health.

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

  • British Embassy prepares to welcome high level UK guest

    On 6-7 October, the British Embassy Vientiane will welcome Lord David Puttnam, trade envoy and acclaimed British film producer.

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

  • 18th Oil & Gas Conference in Turkmenistan: 19-21 November 2013

    Prime Minister's Trade Envoy Professor Hendry will lead a delegation of more than 20 British companies to the conference this year.

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

  • Overseas opportunity for supply chain businesses

    Opportunities for supply chain business to apply for up to £1 million of support.

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  • UK senior Foreign Office minister Baroness Warsi visits Pakistan

    During the visit Baroness Warsi called on the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and Imran Khan, Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.

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

  • 'Enterprising libraries' receive £450,000 to support local businesses of the future

    Ten leading ‘enterprising libraries’ will receive a share of £450,000 to help local people get started in business.

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

  • Minister for Africa visits Bamako and Timbuktu

    Mark Simmonds concludes successful two-day visit to meet new Malian government and key figures in the north.

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

  • FCO Permanent Under Secretary Q&A on life and work in the FCO

    Do you have a question about working as a diplomat in the 21st Century? Ask the Head of the UK Diplomatic Service

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

  • Payday lending: tougher new rules welcomed by government

    New payday lending rules put consumers first, explains Economic Secretary to the Treasury Sajid Javid.

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

  • Britain promotes North West England to Russian travellers

    Britain has launched a campaign to boost the number of Russian tourists visiting music and sports “capitals” of the North, Liverpool and Manchester.

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

  • Lord Howe visit to Kuwait

    Lord Howe’s visit aimed at boosting cooperation between Kuwait and the UK on various levels

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

  • GREAT British food and drink products promoted at Foodparade

    UK food and drink companies look to boost their exports to Emerging Europe at Foodparade in the Czech Republic.

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

  • British Ambassador speaks at Kazakhstan International “Oil & Gas” Exhibition and Conference

    Speech given by British Ambassador on October 02. This is an English transcript of the speech, two parts of it were delivered in Kazakh.

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

  • UK firms receive IP boost in South East Asia

    Lord Younger, Minister for Intellectual Property announced the appointment of a new IP attaché for South East Asia.

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

  • Payday industry not meeting voluntary codes

    Findings from a government survey have found that payday lenders are not fully complying with industry standards brought in last year

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

  • Revised statutory guidance published by Senior Traffic Commissioner

    Key guidance and directions updated following consultation with industry.

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  • Exploring UK and Oman cooperation in the healthcare sector

    Lord Howe, Under Secretary of State for Health and Dr Ahmed, the Omani Minister of Health attend seminar to explore UK- Oman ties in the healthcare

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

  • GlaxoSmithKline investing in Greece

    The leading UK pharmaceutical company, Glaxo Smithkline (GSK) announced new €2.2 million investment in Greece, at the British Residence.

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

  • Franchising deal to boost services on Great Western Main Line

    First Greater Western Ltd will operate trains between London Paddington, the Cotswolds, south Wales and the south west until September 2015.

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

  • British Permanent Under-Secretary Visits Tanzania

    Sir Simon Fraser reaffirms UK’s commitment to UK-Tanzania High Level Prosperity Partnership during visit to Tanzania.

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