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  • Multi-faith communities to benefit from new £3 million grant

    More people than ever will benefit from the opportunity to improve their local communities.

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

  • Privy Council appointments: February 2014

    The Queen has approved several new appointments to Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.

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

  • Arab Partnership: Call for proposals for Egypt

    The Arab Partnership is opening a call for proposals for Egypt.

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

  • Arab Partnership: Call for proposals for Egypt

    The Arab Partnership is opening a call for proposals for Egypt.

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

  • Taipei office closures

    The British Trade & Cultural Office will be closed on Friday 28 February for Peace Memorial Day.

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

  • Sinking of DF Hydro 70th anniversary events in Norway

    The British Embassy participated in events marking the 70th anniversary of the sabotage of Telemark's heavy water plant during World War II.

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

  • Falklands farewells Governor Nigel Haywood

    Governor Nigel Haywood CVO hands over his sword to the Speaker of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly

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

  • New ‘business banking’ service for child maintenance to benefit 40,000 employers

    A new service launches making it easier for businesses to deduct child maintenance from their employees’ wages.

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

  • Lord-Lieutenant for East Lothian: Major Michael Ingouville Williams

    Major Michael Ingouville Williams is appointed as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for East Lothian.

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

  • UK government pledges £255,000 to help residents of Blanefield

    The government announces it will help Blanefield residents with the cost of removing contamination from their land.

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

  • Communities Minister attends historic Consistory Mass in Rome

    Communities Minister Baroness Stowell will see Pope Francis appoint Archbishop Vincent Nichols to the position of cardinal.

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

  • UK Government funds IOM Greece project to return migrants voluntarily

    The British Embassy announced today the launch of a £2 million Assistance for the Voluntary Return and Reintegration of Returnees project.

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

  • £11 million funding to boost opportunities for young people

    41 voluntary and community sector organisations will be granted a total of £11 million to encourage young people to help others through social action.

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

  • Your country needs you!

    Make this year's Armed Forces Day memorable by hosting your own event with the help of MOD funding.

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

  • Queen's Counsel in England and Wales, 2013 - 2014

    Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of 100 new Queen's Counsel.

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

  • Harry Shindler receives MBE from British Ambassador to Italy

    Harry Shindler, veteran of allied landings at Anzio in WWII and tireless worker for Anglo–Italian relations, honoured by HM The Queen with an MBE on 19 February 2014.

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

  • Red Arrows fly the flag with new tailfin

    A new tailfin design has been unveiled on jets of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, to celebrate its 50th display season.

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

  • Lord-Lieutenant for Orkney: Mr James William Spence

    James William Spence is appointed as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for Orkney.

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

  • Advice for British nationals in Kolkata

    Consular section at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata will be closed 24-25 February.

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

  • Advice for British nationals in Kolkata

    Consular section at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata will be closed 24-25 February.

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