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Updated Between 1 January 2013
and 31 December 2013
  • Greening: UK boosts Boxing Day funds for ‘forgotten crises’

    In the wake of devastating Typhoon Haiyan the world must not forget the scores of other, smaller scale disasters happening around the world.

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

  • New proposals to make cheque depositing easier and quicker to be unveiled

    New proposals mean that in the future you may be able to use your smartphone to send a picture of cheque to your bank to pay it in.

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

  • Proposals to improve access to SME credit data published

    A consultation on new rules for sharing small and medium enterprise (SME) credit data has been launched to make it easier for alternative finance providers to enter the market.

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

  • Space weather forecasts to protect vital technologies from solar storms

    The UK will become one of a small number of countries to forecast the weather in space.

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

  • Call for proposals: Tunisian borders' stability and security

    Addressing stability and security of Tunisia's borders

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

  • Christmas in Afghanistan

    Despite a busy schedule and the blistering heat, soldiers at Lashkar Gah in Afghanistan have found time to enjoy some festive spirit.

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

  • A Letter to Pakistan, from Baroness Warsi

    In an open letter to Pakistan Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi reflects on the past year and looks to the challenges ahead.

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

  • Foreign Secretary supports regional efforts to end violence in South Sudan

    William Hague deplores continued violence in South Sudan and sends senior diplomat to support a political resolution.

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

  • Freight industry delivers festive cheer to millions

    Freight is an essential part of Britain’s economy with billions of tonnes of goods delivered each year.

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

  • Taipei office closures for Christmas Holiday and New Year

    The British Trade & Cultural Office will be closed on 25 & 26 December and 1 January 2014.

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

  • Tuberculosis testing in Moldova

    Tuberculosis testing for UK visa applicants in Moldova will start on 31 December 2013

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

  • Christmas Party in Yaounde

    Staff and families celebrate with some underprivileged children

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

  • Villiers responds following a long night of talks

    The Secretary of States comments following a long night of talks between Dr Haass and the NI Political Parties

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

  • Embassy Closure in Doha for Christmas holidays and New Year's day

    The British Embassy in Doha will be closed on 25-26 December 2013 and on 1 January 2014 for the Christmas and New Year Holidays.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist attack in Egypt

    Foreign Secretary expresses concern following bomb attack in Egypt.

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

  • Royal pardon for WW2 code-breaker Dr Alan Turing

    Renowned scientist and World War II code-breaker Dr Alan Turing has been given a posthumous pardon under the Royal Prerogative of Mercy by the Queen today following a request from Justice Secretary Chris Grayling.

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

  • The GREAT university inter college debate - 2014

    The British High Commission is collaborating with University of Delhi for an inter college debate competition in Delhi on 9 January 2014.

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

  • Office closures for Christmas and New Year period

    The British Embassy Vientiane will be closed on 25 to 26 December and 1 January 2014.

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

  • British Ambassador reveals new Range Rover Sport

    Ambassador Philip Malone addresses guests at the launch of the new Range Rover Sport car in Vientiane.

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

  • British Ambassador reveals new Range Rover Sport

    Ambassador Philip Malone addresses guests at the launch of the new Range Rover Sport car in Vientiane.

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