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  • English Heritage to mobilise volunteer heritage army

    Volunteer surveys of Grade II buildings prove popular first step to getting involved in Heritage at Risk.

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  • Government response to consultation on stake and prize limits for gaming machines published

    Player protection at the heart of gaming machine stake and prizes package that helps growth.

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

  • Minister for Europe meets Pavel Khodorkovsky

    In a meeting with Pavel Khodorkovsky, Mr Lidington called for Mikhail Khodorkovsky to be released in August 2014.

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

  • Mental health app now available on Android

    A successful mental health support app has been released on Android devices for Armed Forces personnel wherever they are across the world.

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

  • Combating human trafficking: business and human rights

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire spoke about the need for government, civil society and business to work together to eradicate human trafficking.

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

  • Changes to Passport Services

    Important changes on the way we deliver British passports; to ensure consistency and efficiency

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

  • Changes to Passport Services

    Important changes on the way we deliver British passports; to ensure consistency and efficiency

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

  • Changes to British Passport Services in Kenya

    Important changes on the way we deliver British passports; to ensure consistency and efficiency

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

  • Speech to the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners

    Eric Pickles' speech to the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners

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

  • British Embassy in Kuwait comments on the occasion of World Day against the Death Penalty

    10 October is World Day Against the Death Penalty, British Embassy in Kuwait comments on the occasion

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

  • European Foreign Secretaries join fight against death penalty

    Foreign Secretary William Hague among 42 European ministers of foreign affairs to sign joint appeal to mark World Day against the Death Penalty.

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

  • Skills Minister writes to councils over teen participation concerns

    Matthew Hancock has written to 12 local authorities who are failing to properly track 16- to 18-year-olds' education or training involvement.

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

  • British Support to Internally Displaced Persons in Kosovo

    Embassy project helps members of minority community to return to their place of origin

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

  • End to foreign language driving tests

    Driving test candidates will no longer be able to use foreign language voiceovers and interpreters on their test from 7 April 2014.

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

  • Government funds new mental health service for children and young people

    Thousands of children and young people will get support with issues such as depression and anxiety thanks to £500,000 investment.

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

  • World Against Death Penalty Day

    Statement from British Ambassador, Iain Lindsay OBE, on the 11th World Against Death Penalty Day

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

  • World Day Against the Death Penalty

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi highlights the UK’s longstanding opposition to the death penalty in all circumstances.

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

  • The 2014 Commonwealth Queen’s Baton Relay takes off

    Tanzania will have the honour of receiving the Commonwealth Baton on 18th January 2014.

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

  • Richard Ottaway MP approved as Privy Councillor

    Richard Ottaway MP is approved as a Privy Councillor.

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

  • Changes to British passport services in Tanzania

    All new applications for full British passports from 8th October to be done by HM Passport Office in the UK.

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