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  • Government launches plan to increase participation in democracy

    Five-year plan published setting out how the government will build a democracy that works for everyone

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary and O2 team up for 2000th signing of Armed Forces Covenant

    Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced that 2,000 organisations have now signed the Armed Forces Covenant.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Commercial radio given more freedom on content

    Commercial radio stations will have greater freedom to increase their choice of music genres and respond to the needs of listeners under new rules announced by Digital Minister Matt Hancock today (Monday 18 December).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Bishop of London: Sarah Elisabeth Mullally

    Confirmation of the nomination of the Right Reverend Sarah Elisabeth Mullally for election as Bishop of London.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Annual Human Rights Day reception 2017: Lord Ahmad's speech

    At an event co-hosted with Christian Solidarity Worldwide, Lord Ahmad spoke on how the UK promotes and protects freedom of religion or belief around the world.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Interactive dialogue on the OHCHR report of the Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine

    The UK delivered a statement during the interactive dialogue on the OHCHR report of the Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine in Geneva on 15 December 2017.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Centenary Cities: 100 years of votes for women

    Seven areas to receive share of £1.2m to support projects celebrating 100 years of votes for women

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Embassy funds OSCE project

    The British Embassy in Ashgabat funds a project on Introducing International Standards of Independence of Judiciary in the Criminal Justice System in Turkmenistan.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New homes for veterans in time for Christmas

    A new housing development for veterans transitioning from military to civilian life opened today in South London.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • BBFC proposed to enforce age verification of online pornography

    The Government has formally proposed that the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) be designated as the regulator for the age verification of online pornography in the UK.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Child maintenance consultation launched

    Tough new powers to help tackle child maintenance arrears are being proposed in a consultation that launched today (14 December 2017).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New Charity Investigation: Darren Wright Foundation

    Charity Commission launches new statutory inquiry into Darren Wright Foundation (1167130).

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  • The Sun Military Awards are back to salute the Armed Forces

    This year marked the tenth anniversary of the ‘Millies’, where the public honours and celebrates the hard work of the UK Armed Forces.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Secretary Of State Appoints Ofcom Chair

    Lord Terry Burns appointed as new Chair of Ofcom from January 2018

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Arts Minister launches £4 million DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund

    Grants of up to £300,000 from the DCMS/ Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund will be available for eligible museums to apply for from spring 2018

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Celebrating Human Rights Day in Beirut

    Ambassador Shorter calls for the confirmation of Human Rights Institution and full implementation of human rights laws in Lebanon.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Somali National Security Forces get training on gender and human rights

    The UK-funded CSSF programme supported training of 32 Somali National Security personnel on protection of women and gender equality.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PM's Chanukah message: 12 December 2017

    Prime Minister Theresa May sends her best wishes to the Jewish community in the UK and around the world.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lord Ahmad addresses Amnesty International

    Human Rights Minister gives speech to mark Human Rights Day

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Turkey-Call For Bids: Chevening Alumni Programme Fund 2018-2019

    We are now accepting bids for funding from the Chevening Alumni Programme Fund (CAPF) for projects to be delivered in the 2018-2019 financial year.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government