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  • British Embassy's holiday

    Please note the following dates regarding Embassy's holiday.

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

  • Sandhurst training team deployed to Tonga

    Dr Aaron Edwards and Mr James Higgs from the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst, the British Army’s centre of excellence for officer training, were in Tonga last week to facilitate a week-long course for members of His Maje…

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

  • Foreign Secretary remembers the victims of the Rwandan Genocide

    Foreign Secretary and Minister for Africa attend genocide commemorations in Kigali.

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

  • Medics practise life-saving skills

    Royal Navy doctors, nurses and surgeons have been putting their life-saving skills to the test in a high tempo exercise.

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

  • British Ambassador on need to strengthen the Single Market

    British Ambassador Vivien Life and Nordic Director for Google Peter Friis' article in Danish Financial daily "Børsen"

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

  • New award scheme to boost cyber security for UK businesses

    Details of a new government scheme to help businesses stay safe online are being announced today (7 April 2014).

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

  • Royal Marines launch final attack as part of exercise

    As part of Joint Warrior, Royal Marines of 40 Commando were put through their paces on the damp fields of Edingham Castle in Scotland.

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

  • Europe's largest military exercise impresses minister

    Armed Forces Minister Mark Francois has witnessed first-hand how Europe's largest military exercise is co-ordinated.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes elections in Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary welcomes large number of Afghan men and women exercising right to vote despite intimidation and threats

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

  • Robot man to test protective equipment

    MOD has invested £1.1 million in a robotic mannequin that will test protective suits and equipment for the UK armed forces.

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

  • Passport fees for all British nationals overseas reduced by 35%

    Her Majesty’s Passport Office is making this reduction to give the fee payer better value for money as a result of savings generated from service efficiency

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

  • PM’s phone call with NATO Secretary General: April 2014

    The Prime Minister spoke to Anders Fogh Rasmussen on the 65th anniversary of the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty.

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

  • Government review into the law governing industrial disputes

    An independent review will make recommendations to ensure effective workforce relationships.

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

  • EU Foreign Ministers discuss Ukraine

    Foreign Secretary William Hague attended the informal EU Foreign Ministers meeting in Athens to discuss the situation in Ukraine.

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

  • Government cuts taxes for 676,000 people in Northern Ireland

    The tax-free personal allowance rises to £10,000 from this Sunday. Businesses in Northern Ireland will also benefit from lower jobs taxes.

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

  • Royal Air Force 'winning for women'

    The Royal Air Force has been recognised as leading the way on the inclusion and progress of women in the workplace.

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

  • Turks and Caicos post cabinet update

    Governor Peter Beckingham chaired the TCI Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, 2 April 2014 at the Hilly Ewing Building on Providenciales.

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

  • Latest deployment of UK forces to Afghanistan announced

    The next deployment of UK armed forces to Afghanistan is due to take place in June 2014, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has announced.

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

  • London 11 Statement on Presidential elections in Syria

    “London 11” core group statement says elections organised by Asad regime would be parody of democracy

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

  • Royal Marines complete first part of anniversary challenge

    A team of skiers has completed the first stage of a gruelling challenge that marks the 350th anniversary of the Royal Marines' formation.

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