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  • Women entrepreneurs are untapped talent says report

    Women entrepreneurs could play a bigger role in the UK economy, creating jobs and boosting growth as well as reducing gender inequality.

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

  • Secretary of State's speech at the Women's Engagement Roadshow

    Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration, Theresa Villiers addresses the NI Women's European Forum on violence against women and girls

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

  • Competition to mark 60 years of UK-Laos diplomatic relations

    British Embassy launches children’s drawing competition for 60th anniversary of UK-Laos relations.

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

  • New procedures make it simpler and cheaper for Brits to get married in Japan

    If Valentine’s Day had you thinking about spending the future together with the one you love, we are excited to announce that for British nationals it is about to become much quicker, easier and cheaper to arrange the marria…

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

  • Copenhagen shootings: PM statement

    Prime Minister David Cameron made a statement on the shootings in Copenhagen that happened on 14 February 2015.

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

  • HRH The Duke of Kent receives Dresden Peace Prize

    HRH The Duke of Kent's acceptance speech on receiving the 2015 Dresden Peace Prize for his contribution to British-German reconciliation.

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  • Prince of Wales visit to Jordan

    His Royal Highness Prince Charles visits Jordan as part of Gulf tour.

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

  • Foreign Office Twitter Q&A on winter sports

    The Foreign Office along with representatives from ABTA, the Ski Club of Great Britain and Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports will be on hand to answer your questions on Twitter.

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

  • Supporting carers to stay in paid employment

    Ministers have launched a series of pilots exploring ways to help carers balance work with their caring responsibilities.

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

  • Make every town Disability Confident: MPs called on to support disability employment drive

    Members of Parliament across the country are to help raise the profile of disabled people in the workplace within their own constituencies.

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

  • Engaging with Ugandan education: British officials visit school

    UK Diplomats from London and Kampala learn about British Council programmes

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

  • Record tourism figures for 2014 as overseas visitors flock to experience the best of Britain

    Tourism Minister Helen Grant praises boom in visitors to UK.

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

  • British Government focuses on Asia

    British Government Minister for Asia, Hugo Swire, has sent Lunar New Year Greetings to the Vietnamese people, in a video.

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

  • Record numbers of visitors flock to the UK’s national museums

    Latest statistics for Government-sponsored museums show two million more visits were made than previous year

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

  • Allowing your passport to expire can cost you more than you think

    The British Embassy in Doha issued 85 emergency travel documents in 2014.

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

  • Question on life in the Canaries? Come to a free info session

    British residents in the Canary Islands urged to register for healthcare and social services for future peace of mind

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

  • William Hague launches new Women, Peace and Security Centre at LSE

    William Hague and Angelina Jolie Pitt spoke at the launch of the new Women, Peace and Security Centre at the London School of Economics (LSE).

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

  • Mesothelioma sufferers’ compensation boosted by extra £54,000

    Asbestos-related cancer suffers are to receive up to £54,000 extra thanks to new compensation rules.

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

  • Education for Employment in Serbia

    Embassy, British Council and Social Inclusion and Poverty Reduction Unit of the Government of Serbia organised seminars on education on 28-29 January, 2015.

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

  • Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham: Right Reverend Paul Williams

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend Paul Gavin Williams for election as Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham.

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