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  • Part-time Pro-Consul needed at the British Embassy in Santiago

    The British Embassy is recruiting a Part-time Pro-Consul; the starting date of the position is on 17 June, 2013

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

  • Stunning jewels at risk of leaving the UK

    Export bar placed on early 19th century jewellery bought by the Prince Regent

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

  • Necklace given as a reward for “supervising” a spirited Princess may leave the UK

    A stunning set of gold and peridot jewels, presented in 1816 to Miss Cotes by the Prince Regent, has had a temporary export bar placed on it to provide a last chance to raise the £150,000 needed to keep it in the UK.

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

  • Promoting British values in Kazakhstan

    British Embassy Astana builds people-to-people links promoting GREAT British legacy as a theme of this year’s Queen’s Birthday Party.

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

  • Promoting British values in Kazakhstan

    British Embassy Astana builds people-to-people links promoting GREAT British legacy as a theme of this year’s Queen’s Birthday Party.

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

  • £2 million grant scheme to boost childcare opens its doors

    A £2 million scheme to boost childcare businesses and get more women into work has opened its doors for applications today.

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

  • £2 million grant scheme to boost childcare launched

    Initiative could help launch up to 6,000 nursery or childminder start-ups.

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

  • Important notice for British nationals in Kolkata

    Consular Section at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata is closed today.

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

  • Telling your charity's story

    Sarah Atkinson explains why telling your charity’s story in language the public understands is a crucial part of being accountable.

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

  • Women's Engagement Newsletter introduction from Helen Grant: Summer 2013

    Read the Minister for Women and Equalities' spring edition of the Women’s Engagement Newsletter.

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

  • International visitors will grow to 40 million per year by 2020, says Maria Miller

    Culture Secretary announces strategy to increase tourism spending in Britain

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

  • Advancing UK-US partnerships in Colorado

    British Consul General Beverley Simpson undertook a visit to the Four Corners region in the south-west of Colorado.

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

  • Mental health first aid training for veterans and their families

    Up to 6,400 former military personnel and their families will be offered training to help veterans experiencing mental health problems.

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

  • International Labour Day - British Embassy Vientiane Closure

    The British Embassy in Vientiane will be closed on Wednesday May 1 in observance of the International Labour Day holiday.

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

  • VisitBritain's tourism strategy

    Speech by Culture Secretary Maria Miller on the launch of VisitBritain's tourism strategy

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

  • Royal Mail – Ensuring long term success

    Government intends to give Royal Mail access to the capital and commercial disciplines that it will need to have a sustainable future.

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

  • Soldiers get on their bikes

    The Metropolitan Police has donated 40 used, lost and stolen bicycles to soldiers of 2nd Battalion The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment.

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

  • Mark Hanson reappointed as a board member of UK Sport for a second term

    Hugh Robertson, Minister for Sport and the Olympics has reappointed Mark Hanson as a board member of UK Sport until March 2016.

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

  • Hurricane Ike funding decision letters ready for collection

    The 235 Turks and Caicos Island households battered by Hurricane Ike in 2008 find out if EU funds will rebuild their homes.

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

  • Warner Bros celebrates first UK studio opening

    Ed Vaizey joins royalty at facility's inauguration in Leavesden.

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