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  • Driving safely in Germany

    It can be fun, fun, fun on the Autobahn once you’ve done your homework

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

  • The UK supports Civil Society Actors helping disabled children and youth in Alexandria.

    The British Embassy in Cairo in collaboration with the British Consulate in Alexandria has arranged a capacity building programme for 5 NGOs focusing on NGO governance, fundraising skills and project management.

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

  • Temporary closure and introduction of new opening hours for Consular section Beijing

    Owing to an office wide IT upgrade, the Consular section Beijing will be closed for all notarial and documentary services from 27-31 March.

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

  • The UK funds innovative art in Egypt

    The UK Ambassador in Cairo attends the opening ceremony of the smART Mobile Phone Festival

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

  • MOD identifies 10 First World War soldiers

    Ten soldiers killed during the First World War who were found in France during 2009 have now been identified.

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

  • Foreign Office concerned at moves to shutdown Twitter in Turkey

    Foreign Office concerned at reports of moves to shutdown twitter in Turkey. Free speech a fundamental right.

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

  • Libor funds to help Scottish veterans

    Veterans in need of housing support across Scotland will be able to benefit from £1.94 million of government funding.

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

  • Sport Relief 2014 - message from Nick Clegg

    The Deputy Prime Minister issued a statement of support to those taking part in Sport Relief 2014.

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

  • Marking World Poetry Day

    From Vera Brittain to Wilfred Owen: online memorial of First World War poems created

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

  • Military courage recognised by operational honours list

    Courageous servicemen and women have been awarded for their gallantry in the latest operational honours list.

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

  • UK Trade & Investment showcases British innovation in Florida

    BritWeek Miami 2014 celebrates UK-Florida cultural and economic ties.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister announces thousands of pounds of new funding for Cornish language

    The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg today announced that the government would be investing £120,000 in Maga, the Cornish Language Partnership to promote and develop the Cornish language.

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

  • New flag flying high as the County Durham celebrates

    In celebration of the first County Durham day the county’s new flag has taken pride of place outside the department’s offices.

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

  • Prime Minister’s Nowruz message 2014

    Prime Minister David Cameron sends his best wishes to everyone in Britain and around the world celebrating Nowruz.

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

  • Guatemala welcomes the football that is travelling the world en-route to Brazil 2014

    Guatemala welcomed representatives from the British organization "Spirit of Football" who left the UK in January with a football that has been travelling throughout several countries to promote messages of unity, s…

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

  • "More must be done to promote the role of women in post-conflict peacebuilding processes"

    Statement by Ambassador Shearman of the UK Mission to the UN at the UN Security Council debate on Peacebuilding in the Aftermath of Conflict

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

  • Culture Secretary Maria Miller promotes women's equality in New York

    From 11 to 13 March, Rt Hon Maria Miller visited New York for the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) to promote the UK’s commitment to the success of women.

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

  • UK Trade & Investment supports British innovation in New York

    Consul General Danny Lopez hosted a breakfast and conversation with Dr Geoff McGrath, Vice President of McLaren Applied Technologies.

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

  • New Marriage Procedures for British Nationals in Turkey

    Turkish offices have accepted an Affidavit/Affirmation of Marital Status sworn before a UK Public Notary or British Embassy/consulate

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

  • British High Commission promotes democratic elections in Southern Africa

    High Commission supports a training session for SADC member states electoral commission.

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