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Updated Between 1 January 2014
and 31 December 2014
  • Ministerial change: September 2014

    Announcement on the role of Minister for Civil Society.

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

  • Foreign Office monitoring events in Hong Kong

    UK expresses concern about the situation in Hong Kong and encourages all parties to engage in constructive discussion.

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

  • Culture Secretary makes appointments to Treasure Valuation Committee

    Harry Bain, Jim Brown and Marian Campbell are new Members, and Professor Lord Renfrew and Peter Clayton have been reappointed as Chairman and Member respectively.

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

  • Globe Theatre on Tour Presented Hamlet in Astana, Kazakhstan

    Speech given by Dr Carolyn Browne, British Ambassador to Kazakhstan, on 27 September at the Shabyt Palace of Arts. This is an English transcript of the speech, delivered in three languages: Kazakh, Russian and English.

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

  • Chancellor abolishes 55% tax on pension funds at death

    People with defined contribution pension savings will no longer have to worry about their pension savings being taxed at 55% on death.

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

  • La reforma del mercado único

    El gobierno británico se reafirma en su posición sobre la necesidad de profundizar en las reformas económicas como motor de crecimiento y empleo.

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

  • The presentation of the report on women offenders held in Astana, Kazakhstan

    Speech given by Steven Freeman, Second Secretary Political at the presentation organised by Penal Reform International.

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

  • UKTI joins hands with Paramount Books (Pvt) Ltd. in the celebration of reading

    Paramount Books have exclusive distribution rights of the Ladybird UK to promote reading amongst students in Pakistan through provision of high quality books.

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

  • Opening speech at Graduation UK 2014, Kuala Lumpur

    Acting High Commissioner Ray Kyles delivered an opening speech at the inaugural Graduation UK 2014 event

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

  • Azerbaijan: British companies come to Azerbaijan

    UKTI London and the British Embassy Baku is set to bring a select group of British companies to visit Baku from 30 September to 2 October.

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

  • Business inclusion project in multiethnic communities in Macedonia

    Launch of British Embassy supported programme for strengthening business opportunities in rural multiethnic communities in Macedonia.

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

  • Foreign Office welcomes successful Belgrade Pride Parade

    David Lidington congratulates Serbian government on creating right conditions for first Pride Parade since 2010.

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

  • Ineos awarded license for onshore oil and gas exploration

    DECC has given the go ahead to major chemicals giant Ineos to take a majority share in an onshore oil and gas licence block in Scotland by taking over BG’s interest (51%).

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

  • State Pension £1,300 a year top up: the countdown begins

    Pensioners have 1 year to go until they can obtain State Pension top-ups worth up to £1,300 a year.

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

  • United Nations General Assembly 2014

    The Prime Minister led a delegation to the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

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

  • RAF Tornado jets ready for attack role over Iraq

    The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Royal Air Force jets have conducted armed reconnaissance operations over areas of Iraq.

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

  • The Forsa Programme in Jordan, a UK G8 Initiative, is a Resounding Success!

    At a closing ceremony in Amman, Forsa celebrated the achievements of its mentoring programme in providing a year of nurturing and support to upcoming Jordanian entrepreneurs.

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

  • Baroness Anelay welcomes conclusions of UN Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 27th Session today with important resolutions on Syria, Ukraine, Sudan and women’s rights.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister comments on Fiji’s return to Commonwealth

    On 26 September 2014, the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) agreed to lift Fiji’s partial suspension from the Commonwealth following their successful elections on 17 September.

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

  • Sumario de la posición legal del Gobierno Británico sobre la acción militar en Irak contra el Estado Islámico

    Esta nota expone la posición del gobierno sobre los fundamentos jurídicos para desplegar las fuerzas armadas del Reino Unido en una acción militar en contra de sitios estratégicos y fortalezas militares del Estado Islámico (…

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