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  • Diwali 2014: message from Nick Clegg

    The Deputy Prime Minister wishes "Saal Mubarak" to everyone celebrating Diwali today.

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

  • Messages for Diwali 2014

    Communities Ministers Stephen Williams and Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon send best wishes to all of those celebrating Diwali.

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

  • Diwali 2014: David Cameron's message

    The Prime Minister sends his best wishes to all those in the UK and across the world celebrating Diwali.

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

  • Rob Wilson speech at the Foundation for Social Improvement Annual Conference

    The Minister for Civil Society spoke at the conference on how the government supports charity giving, social action and social investment.

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

  • How innovative is your CIC?

    The first national Community Interest Company (CIC) innovation and productivity survey has been launched by Drs. Helen Haugh and Kate Thirlaway at the Judge Business School, University of Cambridge.

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  • New funding and powers to tackle abuse in the charity sector

    David Cameron announced new funding for the Charity Commission to tackle abuse, including extremist activity, in the charity sector.

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

  • Diwali 2014: David Cameron's reception speech

    The Prime Minister welcomed British Hindus, Sikhs and Jains to a Downing Street reception to mark Diwali.

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

  • Peerages conferred

    The Queen has conferred peerages on Sir Jonathan Evans, Sir Robert Rogers, Professor Alison Wolf and Sir Andrew Green.

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

  • Remembrance Day Service 2014 in Bangkok

    The annual Remembrance Day Service at the British Embassy in Bangkok will be held at 10:50am on Sunday 9 November 2014.

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

  • Knighthoods and Damehood conferred

    The Queen has conferred Knighthoods on Andrew Edis, Richard Goss, Robin Knowles and Ian Dove. She conferred a Damehood on Maura McGowan.

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

  • State of the Nation 2014 Report published

    The Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission has published its second annual State of the Nation 2014 Report

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  • Government backs 'Great British tradition' of Bonfire Night

    New guide for communities to celebrate Britain’s 'Thanksgiving Day'.

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

  • Children's relationship with separated parents to be emphasised by new law

    The importance of children having relationships with each parent following family breakdown will be reinforced by a new law from next week.

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

  • Celebrating 'Join In' and the volunteering legacy of London 2012

    Minister for Civil Society Rob Wilson spoke at a reception about the work of 'Join In', a charity that encourages volunteering in sports.

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

  • UK announces new funding for UXO clearance in Laos

    New contracts awarded to UK charities Mines Advisory Group and The Halo Trust to remove and destroy mines in Laos

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

  • Final event of Normandy Veterans’ Association

    Lord Astor and Mark Francois joined D-Day veterans and their families for a special service at Westminster Abbey

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

  • 2014 Sanctuary Award winners announced

    The Ministry of Defence has announced the winners of its prestigious Sanctuary Awards.

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

  • World Mental Health Day: Nick Clegg message

    A message from the Deputy Prime Minister to mark World Mental Health Day.

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

  • Lord Ashcroft's veterans transition review: government response

    Oliver Letwin responds to the review, outlining how government will improve the experience of service personnel moving into civilian life.

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

  • Remembrance Sunday Ceremony 2014

    The Remembrance Sunday Ceremony will be held at Kranji War Cemetery on 9 November 2014.

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