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  • Levy cuts to help hard-working people build their own home

    Up to 3,000 mothballed self-build homes are expected to get underway when changes that save self-builders thousands of pounds come into effect.

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

  • New aircraft carrier to be named by the Queen

    Her Majesty The Queen will officially name the Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth at a ceremony in Scotland this summer.

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

  • Flying the flag for equality

    The UK armed forces have come second in the first league table of the most gay-friendly militaries in the world.

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

  • Over 175 UK employers pledge to give women a voice in the workplace

    A record 2 million employees covered by the Government’s Think, Act, Report scheme

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

  • Continued disruption from flooding and extreme weather

    Communities across England remain at high risk from flooding and strong winds.

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  • Unemployment falls in Scotland

    February Labour Market Statistics for Scotland published.

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

  • Fallon announces boost for Solent’s maritime and marine engineering industry

    Minister for Portsmouth, Michael Fallon, announced a project to attract more investment in the maritime and marine engineering industry.

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

  • Energy companies to offer direct debit refunds to British households

    Energy customers who are in credit will get automatic refund direct debits

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

  • Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

    The British Embassy Quito is on Facebook and Twitter. Follow us!

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

  • Address at the Welfare Centre opening

    Speech by His Excellency Roderick Drummond at the opening of a welfare centre for families of members of the British armed forces

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits England World Cup 2014 venue in Manaus

    Foreign Secretary visits Manaus to highlight FCO’s preparations for World Cup 2014 and ‘Be on the Ball’ consular campaign.

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

  • Villiers responds following suspect packages

    NI Secretary of state responds to recent terrorism threat

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

  • Artículo del Secretario de la Cancillería Británica Hugo Swire

    Artículo del Secretario de la Cancillería Británica Hugo Swire para Penguin News…

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

  • Online visa payments:British High Commission Accra clarifies

    British High Commission Accra clarifies online visa payments reports

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

  • Citizens Advice support for flood and storm victims

    A grant of £250,000 will boost the numbers of Citizens Advice volunteers to help people affected by the consequences of severe weather.

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

  • Villiers' address to the British-Irish Chamber of Commerce

    The Secretary of State speaks to an audience at Titanic Belfast about the NI economy and the strong links between United Kingdom and Ireland

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

  • £8 million boost for energy storage innovation

    Two British companies have been awarded over £8million to spur on innovation in storing energy, Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker announced today.

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

  • Chancellor on the prospect of a currency union with an independent Scotland

    Speech by Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne on the prospect of a currency union between an independent Scotland and the rest of the UK.

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

  • Industrial Development Advisory Board strengthened with new appointments

    Nicola Foulston and Sybella Stanley have joined the Industrial Development Advisory Board.

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

  • The choice for farmers

    Alistair Carmichael addresses the National Farmers Union of Scotland AGM.

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