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Updated Between 1 January 2014
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  • Celebrating the Queen's birthday

    A ceremony of military tradition took place at the weekend as a tribute to Her Majesty for her official birthday.

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

  • First Global Dementia event 19 June

    The total estimated worldwide cost of dementia was around £400billion (US$604billion) in 2010 - 1% of the world’s gross domestic product.

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

  • RAF flying high in new Chinook helicopters

    The first of 14 new RAF Chinook helicopters has been unveiled today by the Defence Secretary following their entry into service on time.

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

  • Sussex flag of historic county flies at heart of government

    The flag representing the historic county of Sussex flies above the department's offices to coincide with Sussex Day.

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

  • PSVI Student Debate in Astana, Kazakhstan

    On June 12 the British Embassy Astana has organised a students’ debate on Prevention of Sexual Violence in Conflicts in Astana, Kazakhstan.

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

  • PSVI Student Debate in Astana, Kazakhstan

    On June 12 the British Embassy Astana has organised a students’ debate on Prevention of Sexual Violence in Conflicts in Astana, Kazakhstan.

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

  • New UK Visa Application Centre opens in Qatar

    British Ambassador opens the new Visa Application Centre and announces the easing of student visa applications for Qataris

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

  • Spot fines for foreign hauliers who drive tired

    Proposals announced to issue penalties to hauliers who fail to pay the HGV levy or drive for longer than the law allows.

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

  • Speech by Matthew Hancock at the Spectator Skills Forum

    Speech on vocational and adult education reforms and the moral imperative behind them.

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

  • Mental health behaviour guidance to be issued to schools

    New guidance helps teachers to identify bad behaviour from poor mental health.

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

  • Land Registry to widen its powers and take on Local Land Charge searches

    Land Registry is to become the sole registering authority for Local Land Charges (LLC) in England and Wales

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  • £4 million boost for UK management skills

    Businesses across the UK are being offered co-investment to help develop new ways of boosting management skills in their sector.

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  • Top tips for Malaysian students applying for UK Student Visa

    If you are heading to the UK to study this year, read these top tips on making a Tier 4 student visa application.

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

  • UK Trade Envoy brings energy trade delegation to Manila

    George Freeman MP, will be in Manila on 17 – 18 June to boost trade and investment relations between the UK and the Philippines.

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

  • Circular 010/2014: new forced marriage offences

    It is a criminal offence in England and Wales to force someone to marry. The maximum penalty for an offence is 7 years’ imprisonment.

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  • Using UK Green Building Experience in Astana, Kazakhstan

    Our experience is that the UK’s green economy is enhancing both our international competitiveness and boosting our export prospects.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 16 June 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the UK China summit, European Commission and Iraq.

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

  • New guidelines for customer certifications from 16 June

    Changing some of our forms to make it simpler for conveyancers when submitting applications by post.

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  • Foreign Secretary condemns abduction of Israeli teenagers

    William Hague condemns abduction of Israeli youths and expresses concern at violence on the ground.

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

  • UK visa services in Baghdad and Basra temporarily suspended

    UK visa services in Baghdad and Basra have been temporarily suspended for operational reasons.

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