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  • OECD hosts a month of events in March to mark International Women's Day

    OECD hosts March on Gender, a month of discussions and events focused on gender equality and policy in the context of International Women’s Day 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Shakespeare Lives - 400th Anniversary

    Speech by the British High Commissioner to Kenya at Shakespeare Lives reception to celebrate 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK Foreign Office Releases Annual Human Rights Report 2015

    The report indicates improvement in human rights situation in Sri Lanka, although some concerns remain.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK MoD Minister in South Korea for Korean War commemorations

    Earl Howe visits Republic of Korea to support Korean War veterans and promote defence relations

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Passover 2016: David Cameron's message

    Prime Minister: "I’m delighted to send my sincerest good wishes, and my hope that you’ll enjoy a happy and peaceful Passover."

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Maldives named FCO ‘Human Rights Priority Country’

    The United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has released its Annual Human Rights Report for 2015.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Queen at 90 an inspiration for UK and Ghana

    Jon Benjamin, British High Commissioner to Ghana, delivered the following speech at the Queen's birthday party.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Her Majesty The Queen's 90th birthday: Prime Minister's Humble Address

    Prime Minister David Cameron gave a speech in Parliament to mark the 90th birthday of Her Majesty The Queen.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Troops wish The Queen a happy 90th birthday

    Personnel taking part in Exercise Griffin Strike have given The Queen royal birthday wishes

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Encouraging pupils to foster a love of Shakespeare

    Schools live stream Royal Shakespeare Company’s adaption of 'The Merchant of Venice' to mark 400th anniversary of great playwright’s death.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Sport Relief Mile 2016 - Kazakhstan

    The British Embassy Astana is organising a charity run on Saturday, 14 May, and calls for participants.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Her Majesty The Queen's 90th birthday: David Cameron's message

    Prime Minister: "She is our Queen and we could not be more proud of her. Happy Birthday Your Majesty, and long may you reign over us all."

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Annual Human Rights Report 2015

    The 2015 Foreign Office Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy shows that human rights remain at the heart of British foreign policy.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Celebrations across the nation for the Queen's 90th Birthday

    Communities Minister calls on people across the nation to get together to mark the Queen's official birthday in June.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Forces Help to Buy loans £100m for new homes in first 2 years

    More than 8,600 service personnel have used the home-buying scheme since its launch in April 2014

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British Embassies in UAE Celebrate The Queen's 90th Birthday

    The British Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the British Embassy in Dubai held events to celebrate the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British High Commissioner Alison Blake's message

    To mark Her Majesty The Queen's 90th Birthday in Bangladesh.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK and Egypt launch new round of Newton-Mosharafa grants

    UK and Egypt launch new round of Newton-Mosharafa grants to spark science collaboration.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New charity investigation: Life Line Missions

    The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Life Line Missions, registered charity number 1085504.

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  • Minister for Africa condemns violence in The Gambia

    James Duddridge, Minister for Africa, expresses concern on The Gambian Government’s reaction to peaceful protests.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government