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  • Government shifts cycling up a gear

    A nationwide drive to promote cycling in cities and national parks across England will be launched today.

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

  • Benefit cap – final stage starts

    The benefit cap started in the final council areas on 12 August 2013 and will be completed nationally by the end of September.

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

  • Advice for British nationals in Kolkata

    Consular Section at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata will be closed on 13 August.

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

  • Apply for a UK visa in Bishkek: Autumn dates

    Dates for mobile biometric clinic for UK visa applicants in August, September and October

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

  • Chevening Alumni Network meets with prestigious guest

    The guest of honour was Ambassador Maria Teresa Infante, Head of the Borders Department at the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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

  • Secretary of State urges calm ahead of parade in Castlederg

    Speaking on Sunday morning (11 August), before a controversial republican parade in County Tyrone, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP said:

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Iraq attacks

    Following yesterday’s attacks in Iraq, Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt called for leaders to work together for stability.

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

  • Government warns of forced marriage risk during school holidays

    The UK government has issued a warning to teachers, doctors and airport staff to be alert to forced marriages over the school holidays.

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

  • Secretary of State responds to violence in Belfast

    Commenting on violence in Belfast city centre on Friday night linked to a republican parade, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers said:

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

  • Water metering: response to an article in the Telegraph

    Reports that there will be ‘compulsory water meters for millions of householders’ are false

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

  • UN workshop on preventing sexual violence in conflict in DRC

    Two-day workshop focused on the development of the Implementation Strategy of the Joint UN-DRC Communiqué on Sexual Violence in Conflict

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

  • UK tech and education come full circle during US tour

    UK tech company and charity Raspberry Pi is travelling the country to promote an innovative $25 miniature computer.

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

  • Violence against women and girls newsletter, summer 2013

    This is the spring edition of the violence against women and girls newsletter.

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  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Israeli settlement announcement

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt condemns Israeli settlement announcement and calls for focus on negotiations.

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

  • Helping the people of Syria in their time of need

    Secretary of State for International Development, Justine Greening, writing on the impact of the humanitarian crisis in Syria. Originally published in The Muslim Weekly, 9 August 2013

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

  • Digital Deal: 12 projects to help social tenants get online

    The government's Digital Deal has provided funding for internet services and training to social housing tenants.

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

  • DFID Research: Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises- First call now open

    Launched in June of this year, the Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises Programme is now looking for expressions of interest

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

  • Information for British Nationals living in China

    For British Nationals living in or visiting China, please read the following information for our opening hours and services.

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

  • Researchers get £124m funding to tackle major health challenges

    Health researchers from across the country have been given £124m from the Government to tackle the nation’s most pressing health problems.

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

  • New guidance on reducing the risk of illness when open water swimming

    Public Health England (PHE) has published a leaflet about open water swimming, which means swimming in lakes, rivers and reservoirs.

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