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  • Message from British High Commissioner to Jamaica on World Day against the Death Penalty

    Today, on the occasion of World Day against the Death Penalty, the United Kingdom reaffirms our strong 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

  • Desert Rats take the lead in Helmand

    7th Armoured Brigade has taken over as Task Force Helmand in Afghanistan, officially marking the start of Operation Herrick 19.

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

  • 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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  • Suspected international drug trafficker captured in Amsterdam

    A suspected international drug trafficker has been arrested in Amsterdam as part of a multi-agency operation.

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

  • Norman Lamb: ‘Mental and Physical Health: one agenda’ conference

    Norman Lamb speaks at the 'Mental and Physical Health: one agenda' conference, focusing on integrating health and social care services

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

  • 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

  • Thousands of students drop English and maths after GCSE

    New statistics show the number of college and sixth-form students who stop taking English and maths after GCSE.

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

  • Secretary of State condemns "abhorrent and brutal" murders

    Theresa Villiers urges anyone with information about the recent killings in Belfast and Londonderry to speak to the PSNI

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

  • Hajj pilgrims reminded if unwell not to make the trip this year

    Check the latest health advice before travelling, in the light of the on-going cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV).

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  • 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

  • Britain’s beefy builders say bye bye to baring bottoms

    A constructive shift for the image of builders.

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

  • British Embassy in Montevideo closed on October 11th

    Please note that the British Embassy will be closed to the public on Friday 11th October.

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

  • Changes to notarial and documentary services in Slovenia

    British Embassy Ljubljana introduces important new changes to notarial and documentary services.

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

  • British Embassy in Cairo closed to the public

    The British Embassy in Cairo closed from 15-17 October for Eid Al Adha festivities.

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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

  • Immigration Bill laid in Parliament

    New legislation to ensure Britain's immigration system is fair to those who play by the rules while cracking down on people breaking the law has been introduced by the Home Office.

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

  • National Children and Adult Services: countdown to conference

    Jon Rouse blogs on what he’s looking forward to at National Children and Adult Services (NCAS) 2013.

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

  • UK solar PV roadmap and the energy economy

    The solar PV strategy roadmap sets out how government will achieve certainty for solar PV investors, developers, households and businesses.

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

  • Bentley Motors: Solar PV rooftop array

    The Bentley Motors Factory has the UK’s largest rooftop solar PV array with 20,000 solar PV panels generating enough electricity to power 1,200 households

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  • 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