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  • Foreign Office Minister commends constructive talks with China

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne met influential figures and supported British business interests in a week long trip to China.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes UN resolution on Libya

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt welcomes the UN General Assembly Resolution which reinstates Libya as a member of the UN Human Rights Council.

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

  • Equestrianism has a role to play in London 2012 sporting legacy

    World’s Horse Welfare annual conference looks ahead to the Olympic and Paralympics.

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

  • Culture Secretary's Olympic tour heads to the East Midlands

    Businesses in East Midlands urged to make the very most of the opportunity of the country hosting the Olympics and Paralympics.

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

  • Designs help combat hospital bugs

    Four new bedside furniture designs to reduce healthcare associated infections are available today for the NHS to purchase after testing showed…

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

  • £250m to give employers power over skills training

    The Prime Minister announces new scheme for businesses to be given the power to design, develop and purchase the vocational training programmes they need.

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

  • Pupils take on an international challenge in EU Mock Council

    Students represent EU States and Institutions in a debate on the Arab spring and the economic challenges facing Europe.

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

  • The Arab Spring and the UK's role

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt addressed Arab leaders and community leaders at an event in London held in association with the International Arab Charity.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits rural China

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne visited Zhongfeng Township in Sichuan Province to broaden the UK's work with regions outside of the country's central cities.

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

  • Winners of green heating competition revealed

    17 November 2011 First wave of social housing winners to share in £4million fund Regional data published on uptake of £15 million Renewable…

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

  • BBC Trustee appointed

    Foreign affairs adviser to join broadcaster’s governing body.

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

  • BBC Trustee appointed

    Lord Williams of Baglan has been appointed to the BBC Trust, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced today.

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

  • Chancellor announces sale of Northern Rock plc

    The Government is selling Northern Rock plc to Virgin Money.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s speech at The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering launch

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg delivered a speech at the launch of The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering.

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

  • Prime Minister's speech to launch Queen's Engineering Prize

    "We want young people leaving school to see engineering for the exciting, dynamic profession that it is."

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

  • PM attends launch of Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering

    New £1 million global award for engineering that benefits humanity.

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

  • Apprenticeships boost for business

    Vince Cable guarantees quality, slashes red tape and delivers cash boost for firms taking on apprentices.

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

  • New investment for business mentors

    Mark Prisk announces new investment to recruit and train an additional 10,000 volunteers to become business mentors.

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

  • UK congratulates Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on re-election as President of Liberia

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham said he looks forward to a constructive and productive working relationship with President Sirleaf and her Government.

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