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  • The Queen’s Birthday Honours 2015

    The Queen’s Birthday Honours lists 2015, published today, recognise the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the UK.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Mosques open their doors to the community with launch of The Big Iftar

    Communities Secretary Greg Clark launches 2015’s The Big Iftar.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Ebola medal for over 3000 heroes

    A new medal has been created to recognise the bravery and hard work of people who have helped to stop the spread of Ebola.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • One month to go 'til the launch of the 2015 Our Big Gig!

    Young people and community groups have been working to bring their communities together to celebrate local musical talent.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Adventure calling

    Foreign & Commonwealth Office launch checklist for thrill seekers

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Sports Minister outlines priorities in first major speech

    Tracey Crouch has said she will focus on grassroots sport, welfare and wellbeing of athletes, fairness in sport and continued success at elite level

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Rush hour challenge for cyclists, runners and walkers in West Midlands

    Cyclists, runners and walkers will see if they can travel quicker than car drivers during the rush hour on Wednesday 3 June.

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  • Young Leaders Awarded Gold

    British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Robert W Gibson CMG awarded 177 students the Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award at a ceremony at his residence.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Winners of the 2015 Queen's Award for Voluntary Service announced

    Nearly 200 organisations have been awarded the prestigious Queen's Award for Voluntary Service this year.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Rugby coaches to be drafted in to help build grit in pupils

    Nicky Morgan announces funding for rugby coaches to build character and resilience in pupils.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British Army Supports the Community in Gracanica

    Lieutenant Colonel David Jones of the Defence Section has been supporting the community of Gracanica, not in just one way but two.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British Ambassador's speech at Alibaba Global Conference on Women and Entrepreneurship

    Barbara Woodward, British Ambassador to China, delivered a speech at Alibaba Global Conference on Women and Entrepreneurship on 20 May.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Flood awareness day at Paignton Library: Monday 1 June 2015

    People can find out if they live or work in an area which is at risk of flooding and find out the steps they can take to reduce flood risk, at a special flood awareness day at Paignton Library on Monday 1 June 2015.

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  • British Embassy Quito supported the Scouts reforestation Day and broke a Guinness World Record

    Our DHM, Tina Hamilton joined the Vice President and the Minister of Environment planting saplings on 16 May.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK simplifies visitor visa categories

    The number of visitor visa routes has been reduced and we have made the process easier to understand with less recommended documentation.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British government to present 1946 George Cross medal

    The British High Commission will on Monday, return to the widow of an Indian soldier, a George Cross medal stolen from her in 2002.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • FCO marks World Red Cross Day

    World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day highlights vital role of world's largest independent humanitarian network

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK will go on supporting Zambia – Thornton

    James Thornton, the British High Commissioner spoke at a reception on 24 April to mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Birthday. He said:

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

  • The World’s War in Europe

    A look at the role of troops from the British Empire, Dominions and foreign nationals in the UK Armed Forces during the Second World War.

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

  • Deputy Government Actuary to be President-elect of the Actuarial Profession

    Colin Wilson, Deputy Government Actuary, has been elected as the next President-elect of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA).

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