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  • Greg Clark's speech to the LGA conference 2016

    Greg Clark announces historic opportunity for councils to shape their financial future.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Historic opportunity for councils to shape their financial future

    Councils have historic opportunity to shape their financial future and select the powers that will be devolved from Whitehall to town halls.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Consumer interests at heart of Digital Economy Bill

    Government has today (Tuesday 5 July 2016) introduced the Digital Economy Bill to Parliament, as part of its ambition for the UK to be the most digital nation in the world

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British High Commissioner extends Eid greetings

    The British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Thomas Drew CMG, has issued a message of celebration to mark Eid ul-Fitr.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Charity fundraiser: Beirut comes to life

    Ambassador Shorter hosted a charity fundraiser event in collaboration with British artist Tom Young.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • #CreateUK Week Competition

    Spend a day at one of the UK's most exciting creative companies

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Call for British Community Blood Donation

    Letter from our Deputy Head of Mission, Dominic Williams, regarding the British Community Blood Donation to be held on 20 August.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • FC Infonet v Heart of Midlothian FC

    Travel advice for Heart of Midlothian fans travelling to Tallinn for the FC Infonet v Heart of Midlothian match on 6 July.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Culture Secretary Appoints Chairman of The Royal Parks

    Culture Secretary, John Whittingdale, has appointed Loyd Grossman CBE as the Chairman of The Royal Parks for a term of four years from 4th July 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Culture Secretary meets key stakeholders following EU referendum outcome

    Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport John Whittingdale has met with chairs and chief executives from across DCMS’ arms-length bodies.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British High Commissioner meets Pakistan's National Women Cricket Team

    Thomas Drew CMG, British High Commissioner to Pakistan highlighted the sports links between the two countries.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • £80 million boost for Life Chances Fund to transform lives

    The Cabinet Office has launched an £80 million ‘Life Chances Fund’ to support Social Impact Bonds (SIB) to help transform people's lives.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • What a performance! Stellar employment boom continues for the UK’s Creative Industries

    The UK’s Creative Industries are continuing to outstrip other employment sectors in the UK, new Government figures reveal

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Her Majesty The Queen's 90th Birthday Party in Suva

    High Commissioner, HE Mr Roderick Drummond hosted Her MajestyThe Queen's 90th birthday celebrations in Suva on 16 June

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Sellafield team delivers DIY SOS for Millom man

    A team of Sellafield Ltd workers appeared on the BBC programme DIY SOS, as they worked on a garden makeover for a friend.

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  • £1.8 million pledged to remember British war heroes, Chancellor announces

    Commonwealth War Graves Commission and Victoria Cross and George Cross Association to receive funding from banking fines.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Culture Secretary Appoints Six New Board Members at Sport England

    Culture Secretary, John Whittingdale, has appointed Denise Barrett-Baxendale MBE, Professor Ian Cumming OBE, Chris Grant, Wasim Khan MBE, Andy Long, and Karen Pickering MBE as Board Members of Sport England for terms of thre…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 'Bengaluru is the focal point for life science activity in India'

    Speaking notes for Dominic McAllister, British Deputy High Commissioner Bengaluru at conference of the Association of Breast Surgeons of India.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British Embassy Open Day showcases the best of the UK

    The event celebrated Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday and the 400th anniversary of the death of British playwright William Shakespeare.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Nation marks 100 years since the Battle of the Somme

    The nation will mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme at events in France, London and Manchester today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government