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  • Export bar to save £11m Bellotto painting

    Culture Minister steps in to prevent painting of Königstein fortress from export

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 10 world-class teams compete to design new National Holocaust Memorial

    Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Sajid Javid and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan join independent jury to decide winning design.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Privy Council appointment: Sir Launcelot Henderson

    The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Sir Launcelot Dinadan James Henderson as a member the Privy Council.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Knighthoods and DBEs conferred: 18 November 2016

    The Queen has approved Knighthoods for Peter Francis, Nicholas Lavender and Stephen Morris, and DBEs for Nerys Jefford and Finola O’Farrell.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British Embassy Israel holds Remembrance Sunday ceremony

    Ambassador Quarrey offered thanks to the members of the Association of Jewish Ex-servicemen at the ceremony held at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in Ramle.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Rob Wilson's speech at the ACEVO Annual Conference

    Minister for Civil Society Rob Wilson's speech to the ACEVO Annual Conference 2016: Passionate Professionalism – Leading with Heart and Head

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK gender pay gap

    The UK gender pay gap is at its lowest level ever. This government is committed to ensuring the gap is eliminated in a generation.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Advice for British nationals in Kolkata

    The Consular Section at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata will be closed on Friday, 18 November 2016.

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  • Advice for British nationals in Kolkata

    The Consular Section at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata will be closed on Friday, 18 November 2016.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Red Cross and English speaking charities encourage Brits to volunteer

    One year after signing an agreement with the British Embassy, the Red Cross has taken fresh steps to get English speaking charities to work more closely with their local groups and to encourage more English speakers to volun…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • City of Oslo’s 70th Christmas tree gift to Trafalgar Square

    A Norwegian spruce, the City of Oslo’s traditional gift to the UK, was cut down in during a ceremony in the forest outside Oslo by the Mayor of Oslo and Lord Mayor of Westminster.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • State of the Nation report on social mobility in Great Britain

    Britain's social mobility problem is getting worse for young people.

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  • Export bar to save satirical Hogarth painting

    Culture Minister steps in to prevent 18th century painting from export

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Shakespeare Day celebrated at NUOL Faculty of Education

    National University and British Embassy celebrate a Shakespeare Day, featuring theatre, lectures and the first Lao Shakespeare book.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Remembrance Day service in Malaysia commemorating the fallen

    The British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur hosted the annual remembrance service to honour those who gave their lives in pursuit of peace.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • "The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned at the persecution of the Crimea Tatar minority."

    Statement by Ambassador Martin Shearman, of the UK Mission to the United Nations, on the Third Committee resolutions on Crimea

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Parliament Week 2016: Minister meets school children in Manchester

    Minister for the Constitution Chris Skidmore spoke to school children today in Manchester about the importance of politics and the democratic process.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Celebrating 'Remembrance Day' with veterans

    Lebanese and Palestinian war veterans, who served with the British army in WWII, attended with their families Remembrance Day service

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British Embassy Tirana observes Remembrance Day 2016

    The service recalls the sacrifice of all those who have died in wars and conflicts.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New funding to boost diverse communities during Inter Faith Week

    £250,000 of ‘small grants funding’ is now available to boost diverse communities across the country.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government