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  • UK and Egypt work together to raise awareness of gender issues

    The UK & Egypt are working together to raise awareness of gender issues in strategic issues like counter-extremism & counter-radicalisation.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK welcomes vote defending role of UN Expert

    Human Rights Minister Baroness Anelay welcomes United Nations decision to support the UN’s first Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Consultation on funding reform for supported accommodation sector

    A consultation has been launched today (21 November 2016) on the detail of a new funding model for the supported accommodation sector.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK’s world-renowned Red Arrows are coming to Abu Dhabi

    UK’S Red Arrows will perform over Abu Dhabi Corniche on 24 November.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A second city that's second to none

    Sajid Javid talks to Birmingham's Asian Business Chamber of Commerce about their city's future and the contribution of the Asian community.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New blocking powers to protect children online

    Pornographic websites that refuse to stop children accessing explicit content will be blocked under new Government plans.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Reflections on the Somme

    As the nation marks the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, what really happened in those 141 days?

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government asks Law Commission to look into pension funds and social impact investment

    The Law Commission has been asked to provide an accessible account of the law in this area, and to consider the legal or regulatory barriers to social investment.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Cameroon: Remembrance Sunday service 2016

    UK in Cameroon Commemorates the centenary of World War I and the screening of the Battle of the Somme.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 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