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  • Simple steps can help expatriates to help themselves, says British Ambassador Giles Paxman

    Consulates are focusing on most serious and demanding assistance cases

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

  • Lord Puttnam Meets British Business Group at Lunch Event

    The UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy for Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, Lord David Puttnam met members of the British business community in Vientiane today during his first official visit to Lao PDR.

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

  • Local EU statement on closure of newspapers in Tanzania

    The European Union Delegation issues the following statement in agreement with the EU Heads of Mission in Tanzania.

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

  • UK Trade Envoy meets British creative industries in Laos

    Lord David Puttnam met a range of British artists and creative industries working in Lao PDR.

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

  • Lord David Puttnam celebrates UK education links with the Lao PDR

    The British Embassy hosted the first ever networking event for UK alumni in Lao PDR on Sunday evening in Vientiane.

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

  • Form filling for companies ditched in red tape cut

    Proposals to reduce burdensome company filing requirements for 3.2 million UK companies are announced today by Business Minister Jo Swinson

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

  • British Embassy Manila and partners host special screening of the film ‘Metro Manila’

    The British Embassy and its partners hosted a special screening of 'Metro Manila' by British filmmaker Sean Ellis to celebrate UK creativity

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

  • Changes to notarial and documentary services in Oman

    Following a review of the consular services offered by our Embassies and Consulates overseas, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has made changes to the notarial and documentary services offered at its Missions overseas. T…

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

  • Businesses urged to join crusade to provide opportunity for all

    Commission publishes document calling for employers to take greater action on social mobility

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  • Cable – “Women on Boards stats promising”

    Latest figures for Women on Boards published today show that female representation in the UK’s top companies’ boards continues to increase

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

  • UK food and drink companies set for export success

    'Food is GREAT' campaign and Food and Drink Action Plan launched by Environment Secretary Owen Paterson.

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

  • UK set to host 2015 Global Law Summit

    The first ever UK Global Law Summit, showcasing Britain’s unrivalled legal expertise, will take place in 2015, Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has announced.

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

  • More than half of schools failing pupils on religious education

    Schools and the government have failed to focus effectively on religious education, Ofsted said today.

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  • Golf is GREAT: Ambassador’s Cup 2013 a complete success!

    The British Embassy Quito hosted the 5th edition of its “Ambassador´s Cup” golf tournament in October. It was a GREAT success!

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

  • Home Secretary announces £60,000 Sikh Council grant

    Sikh Council to receive £60,000 grant for outreach programme to help destitute victims of traffickers and people smugglers return home.

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

  • Britain Open for Business: Her Majesty's Ambassador speaks at the American Chamber of Commerce in Tashkent

    Her Majesty’s Ambassador, George Edgar, made a speech at the Amcham on the subject of Uzbek-British trade and investment relations.

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

  • Jobseekers embrace digital revolution

    The proportion of claims made online has more than doubled in a year – saving money and paving the way for Universal Credit.

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

  • Clarification provided on Attorney General questions

    Governor's Office responds to the Premier's challenge.

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

  • The British Embassy promotes the Voluntary Principles at PERUMIN

    The implementation of the Voluntary Principles for Security and Human Rights was the topic of discussion at the roundtable held during PERUMIN’s 31st Mining Convention in Arequipa.

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

  • Teachers and students took part of 'English Week' in Buenos Aires

    During the programme schools and organisations from across the country held workshops and competitions with the help of experts from the UK.

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