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  • Maria Miller announces new £10 million fund from the Lottery to help mark important anniversaries in Britain's shared history

    Funding will help highlight important historical dates that resonate with people and communities across the UK.

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

  • We Were There: Black History Month

    There is a rich history of racial diversity in the Armed Forces of the British Crown which can be traced back over several centuries.

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

  • UK to provide English Language Training to the Kyrgyz military

    UK and Kyrgyz Defence Ministries sign English language agreement

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

  • Cracking down on 'double defaulting' charities

    Kenneth Dibble on why trustees in default of their reporting requirements can get themselves and their charity into serious legal trouble.

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

  • Deciphering Ometepe’s ancient artefacts.

    Ambassadors Chris and Sharon Campbell spend a weekend brushing up on Nicaraguan history.

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

  • Cash boost for councils backing neighbourhood planning

    £7.5 million funding boost will help councils support neighbourhood plans around the country.

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

  • Paralympics musicians win Big Society Award

    The British Paraorchestra who performed at the closing ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics is the latest winner of the PM's Big Society Award.

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

  • Emirati cyclist participates in Visit Britain's Dunes to Dales

    Emirati cyclist Abdulghaffar Al Khaja will depart today from the Arabian dunes to the Yorkshire Dales on a cycling trip inspired by the Grand Départ of the 2014 Tour de France.

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

  • Improving intercultural understanding in Macedonia

    British Embassy supports project work for enhanced intercultural issues with municipalities in Macedonia.

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

  • Charities' employment support for Armed Forces

    Armed Forces community members seeking a pathway to employment are set to benefit from the launch of new support organisation 'SORTED!'

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

  • Cumberland flag proudly flies at heart of government

    The Cumberland flag has been hoisted outside the offices of the Department for Communities and Local Government to celebrate Cumberland Day.

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

  • British Embassy Bangkok closure

    The British Embassy in Bangkok will be closed to the public from 1pm on Thursday 3 October for Embassy-wide staff training.

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

  • Army chefs' recipe for success in Afghanistan

    British Army cooks have achieved a record number of educational qualifications while deployed in Afghanistan.

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

  • Business advisory firm Deloitte wins PM’s Big Society Award

    Deloitte's 'Social Innovation Pioneers' programme supporting 46 socially-focused businesses is recognised by PM with a Big Society Award.

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

  • Bomber Command crews honoured by New Zealand

    New Zealand's Prime Minister has paid his respects to those who bravely defended Britain and the Commonwealth during the Second World War.

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

  • Why now is the best time to be a young Indian leader

    Speech by UK High Commissioner, Sir James Bevan KCMG at the Young Leaders Forum in Mumbai Friday, 20 September 2013

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

  • Bringing people together through the arts

    Don Foster announces £400,000 of funding to get people from all backgrounds involved in local arts projects.

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

  • The British Embassy opens photographic exhibition on UXO

    British photographer Tessa Bunney shared her view on Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) clearance in Xieng Khouang province.

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

  • Opening ceremony of UK Alumni Association in Mongolia

    British Embassy Ulaanbaatar launched UK Alumni Association during the visit of Lord Mayor of the City of London to Mongolia on 19-21 September.

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

  • Lord Lieutenant for the County Borough of Londonderry

    The Queen has been pleased to appoint Dr Angela Garvey as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for the County Borough of Londonderry.

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