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  • The Embassy organised the First Agro Hackathon in Uruguay

    It was held at Expo Prado on 17-18 September, organised jointly with the Rural Association (ARU) and the Uruguayan IT Chamber (CUTI.)

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Minister for Africa visits Uganda

    Tobias Ellwood MP visited Uganda to discuss regional security and boost economic ties.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister Wharton hails UK’s strong partnership with Rwanda

    International Development Minister James Wharton returns from his first visit to Rwanda, where he saw the life-changing impact of UK aid.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Privy Council appointment: James Wolffe

    The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of James Wolffe QC as a Member of the Privy Council.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Privy Council appointments: Oliver Heald, Brandon Lewis and John McDonnell

    The Queen has approved 3 new appointments to the Privy Council.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Privy Council appointment: Lord Turnbull

    The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Lord Turnbull as a Member of the Privy Council.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Hinkley Point C contract signed

    The Government and EDF have today signed a historic agreement for the UK’s first new nuclear power station for a generation.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • False terror kidnap claim trio to serve an extra 6 years in jail

    A West Midlands policeman and his two accomplices who claimed terrorists were going to kidnap a fellow officer were today sentenced to a cumulative 6 extra years in jail.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PHE bulletin: 29 September 2016

    Includes: Health matters; diabetes prevalence data; Men B vaccine success; National Diet and Nutrition Survey data.

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  • Flood risk expert retires after 40 years

    A Norfolk-based flood risk veteran, who played a key role in the aftermath of the East Coast surge in 2013, is retiring after 40 years.

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  • UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial: Summary

    On 8 September, the UK hosted Defence Ministers and representatives from 70 countries and 4 international organisations to discuss United Nations Peacekeeping

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Human Rights Council 33, introduction to the resolution on Modern Slavery, 29 September, 2016

    UK statement delivered during the 33rd session of the Human Rights Council.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British Embassy Helsinki reopens the Defence Section

    In September British Embassy Helsinki welcomed a new resident Defence Attaché to Finland.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Thousands more primary pupils on track to be excellent readers

    Results of this year's phonics screening check show a continued rise in pupils meeting the expected reading standard.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Teaching Excellence Framework moves forward

    Details of how universities will be rated under the second year of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) published today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Liam Fox's free trade speech

    Speech delivered by International Trade Secretary Liam Fox at the Manchester Town Hall on 29 September 2016.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Tees Valley receives multi-million pound devo deal boost

    Local people in the Tees Valley receive a multi-million pound cash boost to invest directly in the future of their area.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK powers up Albania defence partnership

    UK is building a stronger relationship with Albania by working side-by-side on NATO exercises and beyond, the Defence Secretary has said.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson's visit to Turkey

    UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson visited Turkey on 25-27 September 2016.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Veterans and descendants invited to Suez 60th anniversary event

    Tickets are available for an event at the National Memorial Arboretum for the 60th anniversary of operations in the Suez Canal Zone, Egypt.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government