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  • Bidding to run volunteering database opens

    YouthNet and the Office for Civil Society have published the specification for bidders who want to run Do-it, an online volunteering database.

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

  • What makes a charity?

    Kenneth Dibble, Head of Legal Services and Chief Legal Adviser for the Charity Commission, dispels myths about what makes a charity.

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

  • Minister welcomes social investment collaboration between banks and charitable foundations ahead of G8 forum

    New 'co-mingling' funds mix charitable and private capital to help deliver financial returns as well as social responsibility programmes.

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

  • Important notice for British nationals in Kolkata

    Consular Section at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata is closed today.

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

  • Telling your charity's story

    Sarah Atkinson explains why telling your charity’s story in language the public understands is a crucial part of being accountable.

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

  • Mental health first aid training for veterans and their families

    Up to 6,400 former military personnel and their families will be offered training to help veterans experiencing mental health problems.

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

  • International Labour Day - British Embassy Vientiane Closure

    The British Embassy in Vientiane will be closed on Wednesday May 1 in observance of the International Labour Day holiday.

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

  • Royal Mail – Ensuring long term success

    Government intends to give Royal Mail access to the capital and commercial disciplines that it will need to have a sustainable future.

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

  • Soldiers get on their bikes

    The Metropolitan Police has donated 40 used, lost and stolen bicycles to soldiers of 2nd Battalion The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment.

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

  • Britain’s biggest music festival: a summer of free community concerts

    Communities Minister Don Foster has announced that 250 free concerts will go ahead this summer, featuring the best of local musical talent.

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

  • Privy Council appointment: Lord Spicer

    Lord Spicer appointed to Privy Council

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

  • First World War soldiers finally laid to rest

    The remains of 2 First World War soldiers have finally been laid to rest nearly 100 years after they were killed in action.

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

  • UK world-leader in social investment – one year on progress report

    The UK is now the world-leader in social investment, according to a new report looking at progress towards supporting disadvantaged people.

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

  • Governor of the Cayman Islands invites nominations for honours

    The Governor is seeking nominations for the Queen's New Year Honours 2014. Deadline for nominations is 15 May 2013. Forms and application procedure can be found below.

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

  • Prospects for the 2013 NPT Preparatory Committee

    UK Ambassador Jo Adamson discussed the 2013 NPT PrepCom Conference with civil society groups at the FCO in London on 15 April.

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

  • Eric Pickles: celebrate St George and England's traditional counties

    On St George’s Day, the government will formally acknowledge England’s traditional counties in the life of the nation.

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

  • British High Commissioner announces 2013 Charlie Perkins Scholars

    The British High Commissioner to Australia, HE Paul Madden, announced the recipients of the 2013 Charlie Perkins Scholarship.

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

  • Edinburgh parade marks soldiers' return from Afghanistan

    Soldiers of 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland marched through Edinburgh on Saturday to mark their return from Afghanistan.

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

  • We urgently need more Palestinian-British dialogue, not less!

    An Op-ed by Sir Vincent Fean British Consul General to Jerusalem.

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

  • Royal Navy returns to Glasgow after 20-year absence

    The Royal Navy's return to Glasgow after an absence of 20 years has been celebrated at HMS Dalriada.

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