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  • Celebrating St Andrew’s Day in Scotland’s special year

    A blog by the British High Commissioner to India Sir James Bevan KCMG on Scotland's national day today 30 November 2014.

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

  • Mensaje del Primer Ministro David Cameron en el día de San Andrés

    Lea el mensaje del Primer Ministro con motivo de la la fiesta nacional de Escocia

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

  • Celebrating St Andrew's Day in Uzbekistan

    St Andrew is the Patron Saint of Scotland and this day is an ideal time to think about the impact Scots and Scotland have had on the world.

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

  • British High Commission announcement

    Technical problems with telephone system resolved

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

  • HMS Iron Duke pays visit to Barbados

    Royal Navy warship HMS Iron Duke is to arrive in Bridgetown, Barbados on 28 November while on her return from a six-month deployment in the South Atlantic.

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

  • Minister for Africa condemns bomb attack on mosque in Nigeria

    Following reports of a suicide attack on a mosque during Friday prayers in the city of Kano, Nigeria, James Duddridge MP condemned the attack and expressed his support for Nigeria.

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

  • Banking needs of vulnerable consumers: letters to banks

    Secretary of State for Business Vince Cable's letter to banks about branch closures.

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  • Informative event for the British community at ECU-911 in Quito

    The British Embassy held an informative event for the British community in Quito, jointly with SIS-ECU 911 emergency response service.

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

  • Jeremy Hunt: message to NHS staff on transparent, safe healthcare

    The Secretary of State for Health talks about new regulations for a more open and accountable healthcare system and the launch of MyNHS.

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

  • Leading the way: first female prosecutor in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa fights for women’s rights

    UK aid to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is helping the province be more ‘female-friendly’ and support women to come forward and fight for justice on crimes committed against them.

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  • Rural charities urged to apply for community transport minibus fund

    £25 million fund will provide hundreds of new minibuses.

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

  • Points of Light: November 2014 winners

    The Points of Light award recognises outstanding individuals - people who are making a change in their community and inspiring others.

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

  • Energy Charter Conference in Kazakhstan

    Speech given by the British Ambassador to Kazakhstan on November 27. This is an English transcript of the speech.

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

  • New ways to pay as Dart Charge nears launch

    New ways to pay the Dartford Crossing charge have launched today (Friday 28 November), ahead of big changes at the Dartford Crossing this weekend.

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  • Baroness Randerson sees innovative research during Bangor visit

    Wales Office Minister Baroness Randerson visited Bangor University (Thursday 27 November) to find out about innovative research being done

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

  • £32 million of compensation available for victims of asbestos related cancer

    Victims of diffuse mesothelioma and their families may be eligible to receive compensation averaging £125,000.

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

  • A64 full weekend closure cancelled

    Drivers are advised that this weekend’s planned closures of the A64 between Staxton roundabout and Seamer roundabout will not be taking place due to overrunning local authority roadworks taking place on the planned diversion…

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  • Celebrating UK-Sri Lanka Ties: Cricket at the High Commission

    The British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, hosted the Sri Lanka and England national cricket teams at a reception at his residence.

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

  • DVLA’s online research panel

    DVLA is looking for volunteers to join its online research panel.

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  • PHE bulletin: 28 November 2014

    Includes: high blood pressure action plan, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme and Ebola update and blog.

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