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  • Ask Cameron: Prime Minister answers G8 questions at the BBC

    David Cameron took questions from around the world ahead of the G8 Summit on the BBC’s interactive World Have Your Say programme.

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

  • Let’s redouble our efforts - UK Energy and Climate Change Minister visits Japan

    Rt Hon Edward Davey MP, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, visited Japan from 29-31 May and met with METI Minister Motegi and Environment Minister Ishihara as well as key business leaders and MPs, including Ch…

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

  • Celebrating 400 years of UK-Japan exchanges

    A special lecture was given at the British Embassy Tokyo on 11 June - exactly 400 years to the day since the arrival of the very first British ship in Japan.

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

  • Background: G8 2013

    The UK assumed the one-year Presidency of the G8 in January 2013. This is a rundown of announcements that led up to the Summit on 17-18 June

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

  • Hand in hand with a more dynamic Africa

    An impressive Fifth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD V) in Yokohama helps keep the spotlight on the importance of trade for growth, prosperity and economic development.

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

  • Hand in hand with a more dynamic Africa

    An impressive Fifth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD V) in Yokohama helps keep the spotlight on the importance of trade for growth, prosperity and economic development.

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

  • Eben Upton of the Raspberry Pi Foundation visits Japan

    A British invention meets Japanese ingenuity, highlighting the value of international exchange in promoting innovation

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

  • Bioscience collaboration: Research for food, pharma & fuel

    From 10 to 13 May Professor Douglas Kell, CEO of the BBSRC, visited Japan to explore opportunities for collaboration between the UK and Japan.

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

  • G8 transparency: UK and France join the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative

    The United Kingdom and France announce that they will join the global standard ensuring transparency of payments from natural resources.

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

  • Flying the rainbow flag for IDAHO

    The British Embassy Tokyo displays its support for IDAHO – the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

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

  • What is the G7?

    The Group of Seven (G7) is an informal forum of countries representing around half of global economic output.

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

  • G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Statement

    A statement made by the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors on 12 February 2013.

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

  • G7 meeting venue: Hartwell House

    This year the G7 will be held at Hartwell House in Buckinghamshire.

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

  • UK and Japan at Somalia Conference 2013

    Japan joins the UK, Somalia and other partners to address terrorism and piracy by tackling poverty and improving security.

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks 20th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague recognises the bravery of journalists around the globe on World Press Freedom Day.

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

  • British Ambassador speaks at Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2013

    Ambassador and British Embassy Tokyo staff show their support at Tokyo’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender event.

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

  • Queen’s Birthday Party 2013: A royal, green celebration

    On April 24, the British Embassy Tokyo hosted a special event to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s 87th birthday.

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

  • Hugo Swire urges Japan to reconsider death penalty

    Following the execution of two prisoners, Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire called on Japan to restart public debate on the death penalty.

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

  • Online cartoon draws attention to importance of tackling climate change

    ‘Noru - the transporter’, a series of climate change-themed online cartoons, will be launched by the British Embassy Tokyo on 25 April.

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

  • Japan Prosperity Fund: call for proposals

    The British Embassy Tokyo invites interested parties to submit bids for project funding to the Japan Prosperity Fund Programme Office.

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