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  • Eric Pickles shows support for Gibraltar as flag flies high in Whitehall

    The flag of the British overseas territory of Gibraltar is flying over government offices to mark their national day.

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

  • Applications for 2014/15 Chevening Scholarships opened on 1 September 2013

    The Chevening Scholarship is the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations.

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

  • Putting the parish perspective back in town

    Communities Minister Don Foster is announcing new measures to bring parish powers back to the towns and cities of England.

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

  • Westminster Social Policy Forum: Sam Younger's speech

    Sam Younger, Chief Executive of the Charity Commission, gave a speech on the regulator's role following the review of the Charities Act.

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

  • British Gas Pools 4 Schools wins PM’s Big Society Award

    Mobile swimming pool programme has helped 30,000 school children learn to swim.

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

  • Burma: Farewell Reception for Chevening Scholars 2013/14

    British Embassy Rangoon farewells Chevening Scholars 2013/14.

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

  • British High Commission raises $2500 for Pusat Ehsan Charity Bazaar

    The British High Commission participated in the Pusat Ehsan Charity Bazaar from 31 August until 1 September for a third year running.

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

  • United in Britishness

    Speech by Eric Pickles, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.

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

  • Italian gets Honorary MBE for his work with the Monte San Martino Trust

    On 8 Sept British Ambassador to Italy Christopher Prentice will present Mr Antonio Millozzi with an Honorary MBE from the Queen.

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

  • New DCMS Permanent Secretary announced

    Sue Owen joins DCMS from Department of Work and Pensions

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

  • British Embassy Manila hosts Senate Forum

    The British Embassy Manila recently hosted a forum on: The UK Parliament, Committees & Devolution: Parallels with the Philippine Legislature

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

  • Rosh Hashanah 2013: message from the Prime Minister

    A video message from Prime Minister David Cameron to mark Rosh Hashanah 2013.

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

  • Rosh Hashanah 2013: message from the Deputy Prime Minister

    A video message from Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to mark Rosh Hashanah 2013.

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

  • Burma: Chevening Scholarship applications for 2014/15 now open

    British Embassy Rangoon invites Chevening Scholarship applications for 2014/15

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

  • Free childcare extended to working families on low incomes

    20% of 2-year-olds from some of the poorest families are now eligible for free childcare – this number will double next year.

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

  • The British Embassy Chevening Scholarship Programme 2014-2015

    The British Embassy is pleased to invite candidates to apply online for a Chevening scholarship for the 2014/15 academic year.

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

  • Disability fitness instructor programme wins Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

    One year on from the start of the London Paralympic Games, InstructAbility has been recognised by PM David Cameron with a Big Society Award.

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

  • Charity trustees' duty to avoid or manage conflicts of interest

    Kenneth Dibble on charity trustees' basic duty to avoid or manage conflicts of interest.

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

  • Adventure comes home with Russian Navy

    A Russian naval training yacht gifted by Prince Charles in 2003 to mark 300 years of the Russian Navy has dropped into her old UK home.

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

  • British volunteers help disabled children in Moldova

    The British Ambassador, Phil Batson visited the boarding school for mentally disabled children in Orhei.

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