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  • The new home on the web for the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office

    GOV.UK is the new place for corporate, news and policy information from the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 25 April 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Lady Thatcher's funeral, Leveson and Afghanistan.

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

  • Manchester Airport plays host to Immigration Minister

    Mark Harper travels to Manchester to meet Border Force staff on the frontline.

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

  • Prime Minister's Office joins GOV.UK

    News and announcements from 10 Downing Street on the new, single government website.

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

  • Navy reservist creates 'Afghan Archers' on Helmand radio

    A Royal Navy reservist has created a hit radio programme in Helmand province inspired by BBC Radio 4's popular soap opera 'The Archers'.

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

  • 30 April: Embassy in The Hague & Consulate in Amsterdam closed

    On 30 April the British Embassy in The Hague and the British Consulate General in Amsterdam will be closed.

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

  • 'Shwopping' scheme wins Big Society Award

    Marks & Spencer’s scheme reducing amount of clothing in landfill sites is latest Big Society Award winner.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 23 April 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Abu Qatada, Afghan interpreters, TUC meeting and the economy.

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

  • DFID Research: The Hunger and Nutrition Commitment Index

    A new index reveals that political will has a vital role to play in tackling hunger and undernutrition.

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

  • British Embassy brings UK green roof expert to Budapest

    The British Embassy supported an international seminar organised in Budapest to discuss the latest developments and technologies in green building.

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

  • Iconic band Travis' performance shows UK’s culture of creativity

    On 29 April, British Ambassador Sebastian Wood welcomed Travis to perform a selection of their songs in front of their Chinese fans.

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

  • Offices in Sofia closed for Bank Holiday and Orthodox Easter

    British Embassy Sofia will be closed for business on 1, 3 and 6 May 2013.

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

  • Measures currently in place in the UK to reduce the potential risk of vCJD transmission via blood

    No evidence of any UK clinical cases of variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) being linked to a blood transfusion given after 1999.

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

  • UK Universities East Africa Fair 2013

    The UK Universities East Africa Fair 2013 took place at the Sarit Centre from Friday 26 April to Sunday to 28 April.

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

  • Supporting small-scale projects in Kenya

    The Bilateral Programme Fund is provided by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and managed by the British High Commission, Nairobi, to provide strategic support to Kenya in priority areas and improve bilateral links betwe…

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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

  • New mental health support app for Service personnel

    A new iPhone app has been launched to provide serving Armed Forces personnel with mental health support and information.

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

  • Public Appointments to the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration

    Senior appointments to the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration and to the NHS Pay Review Body.

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

  • Portugal office closures on April and May public holidays

    The British Embassy and Consulates in Portugal will be closed on 25 April, 1 and 6 May, due to local and UK public holidays

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

  • Baroness Warsi welcomes regional support to Afghanistan

    At the Istanbul Process Ministerial Conf Baroness Warsi welcomed regional support to Afghanistan & re-committed the UK to play its part.

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