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  • British businesses aim to forge closer ties with the MENA region

    For the ninth consecutive year, UK Trade and Investment will be holding a 'Britain in the Region' conference in Dubai on 16 March 2015.

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

  • FCO regrets failure of South Sudan leaders to reach a peace agreement

    Minister for Africa disappointed at failure of South Sudan’s political leaders to reach agreement in peace talks.

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

  • Minister Ellwood welcomes UN condemnation of Syrian use of chemical weapons

    Mr Ellwood welcomes Security Council resolution on chemical weapons use in Syria, says all evidence shows Assad regime responsible.

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

  • Strong Opportunities for UK Retailers in Sri Lanka

    2014 saw a remarkable growth of 36% in Sri Lanka’s exports to the UK, confirming the UK as Sri Lanka’s top export destination in Europe.

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

  • UK presents British food and drink in Oslo

    The British Embassy Oslo arranged “A Taste of GREAT Britain”, a one day event for British companies to showcase themselves to Norwegian wholesalers, distributors, retailers, press and bloggers.

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

  • UK Export Finance signs agreement to give UK exporters greater access to markets in Mexico

    An agreement signed by UK Export Finance (UKEF) will help to open up markets in Mexico to UK exporters.

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

  • Defence Secretary Discusses Regional Threats On Middle East Visit

    The Defence Secretary met ministers in Saudi Arabia and Oman to discuss regional security and international co-ordination against ISIL.

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

  • Digital economy: investing in the Internet of Things

    Investors got a taste of some of the UK’s most innovative Internet of Things projects at an Innovate UK showcase event in London.

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  • Global social economy promoted in Scotland

    Francis Maude announced a global campaign to promote the UK social economy, meeting Scottish social entrepreneurs at Chivas distillery.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Mexican Foreign Minister to the UK

    The Foreign Secretary and Mexican Foreign Minister José Antonio Meade Kuribreña met during the State Visit of President Peña Nieto.

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

  • Hugo Swire remarks on the UK and Mexico at Canning House

    Minister Swire gave a concluding address following Mexican President Peña Nieto's Canning Lecture.

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

  • Nick Clegg meets President Enrique Peña Nieto

    The Deputy Prime Minister met President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico today (4 March 2015) during the President's state visit to the UK.

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

  • Thailand 'Shopping is GREAT Britain' competition: how to enter

    Shoppers in Thailand have the chance to win a trip to London, as well as other prizes by entering a competition.

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

  • Connecting innovators: the Knowledge Transfer Network

    From the discovery of DNA to inventing the world wide web the UK has a reputation for world-leading creativity and inventiveness.

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  • Austrian companies explore UK and EU 2015 outlook for investment

    A panel of experts discussed international growth, economic and political trends and shared their experience of the UK business environment.

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

  • UK Defence Secretary visits Oman

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon MP visited Oman today.

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

  • UK trade delegation to visit Bulgaria to explore business opportunities

    GREAT Mega Mission 2015 will give British companies the chance to discuss potential partnerships in Bulgaria and Romania, from 9 to 12 March.

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

  • Leading UN human rights expert visits UK Export Finance

    Professor John Ruggie, the author of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, met with senior officials from UK Export Finance and members of its advisory council for discussions on human rights and support fo…

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

  • Gifting of equipment to the Free Syrian Police

    Foreign Secretary has updated Parliament on the proposal for the gifting of equipment to the Free Syrian Police.

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

  • Gifting of search and rescue equipment to Syrian civil defence teams

    Foreign Secretary has updated Parliament on the proposal for the gifting of search and rescue equipment to Syrian civil defence teams.

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