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  • Points of Light: September 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

  • Military men help injured comrades swing back into action

    US and UK golfing volunteers win Points of Light awards as Europe wins the Ryder Cup.

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

  • Lord Bates completes his 1,000 mile #walk4peace

    Today, Lord Michael Bates completed his walk from London to Berlin, to raise vital funds for the medical care of child victims of war.

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

  • Offenders get ‘through-the-gate’ support for drug and alcohol problems

    A new Abstinence and Recovery Centre in Manchester will provide support to offenders affected by substance misuse issues, aiming to reduce reoffending.

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

  • William Shawcross speech: Voluntary Action Leeds AGM

    Charity Commission Chairman William Shawcross speaks on the importance of the relationship between the commission and local charities.

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

  • Army officer recognised as engineering visionary

    Army officer Major Oli Morgan has been named as the 2014 Modern Day Visionary by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

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

  • The Secretary of State addresses the Women to Watch reception

    Nicky Morgan speaks about how business and government need to work together to help women progress.

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

  • Minister sees coastguard life savers in action

    John Hayes sees the Rescue Team in Sutton Bridge Coastguard Centre.

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

  • "Together we must ensure the forces of moderation prevail in Syria, for the good of the nation, of the region and of the world"

    Statement by UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond to the Ministerial meeting on Syria with the Syrian National Coalition

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

  • Royal appointment for Boys’ Brigade, Northern Ireland

    At the start of his second day of engagements, HRH The Earl of Wessex visited the new Headquarters for the Boys’ Brigade Northern Ireland (BBNI) located just outside Hillsborough.

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

  • The UK is leading the international drive against Ebola in Sierra Leone

    British military and humanitarian staff have arrived in Freetown to spearhead the UK’s £100 million mission to contain and control the outbreak.

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

  • Royal Visitor for Downpatrick

    HRH The Earl of Wessex is in Northern Ireland for a 2 day visit.

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

  • Safe ark for threatened Norfolk white-clawed crayfish

    An endangered population of white-clawed crayfish have been released into the headwaters of a river in north Norfolk.

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  • Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2015: last chance to nominate

    Nominate a volunteer group for the 2015 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service by 30 September 2014.

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

  • Ebola vaccine fast-track trials underway

    With the help of UK aid, 60 volunteers are being tested with a potentially life-saving vaccine.

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

  • Employers briefed on the benefits of army reservists

    Some of the UK's top engineering companies gathered at an event in London to learn about the benefits of employing army reservists.

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

  • Nature Improvement Areas partnerships

    Speech by Andrew Sells, Chairman of Natural England, to the Nature Improvement Areas Annual Forum.

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  • Four awarded Chevening Scholars in Jamaica and Bahamas

    Three Jamaicans and one Bahamian have been awarded the 2014/2015 Chevening Scholarships to pursue post-graduate studies in the UK.

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

  • UK and US join forces to tackle cyber crime

    Business Secretary to announce £4 million of funding to counter cyber security threats at first ever US-UK cyber innovation summit.

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

  • UK treatment centre to tackle Ebola in Sierra Leone

    British military and humanitarian experts to set up Ebola treatment centre in Sierra Leone.

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