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  • The Armed Forces Hindu Network and HMS President celebrate Diwali

    The Armed Forces Hindu Network marked Diwali with an engagement event bringing together key figures from the Hindu community, Government and Ministry of Defence.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK project in Tamil Nadu - to end violence against women

    A first of its kind project in Tamil Nadu, supported by the British Deputy High Commission Chennai will have national impact in helping to prevent and tackle violence against women (VAW).

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Employers get gold for supporting the Armed Forces

    The Ministry of Defence today announces its 2015 Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold winners

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Nationwide vigils to remember The Somme

    Government announces events across the UK to commemorate the Somme Centenary

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 'Bond shows the world what makes Britain GREAT'

    Transcript of a speech by Dominic McAllister, British Deputy High Commissioner, Bengaluru at an event Thursday 19 November 2015, to celebrate iconic British brand ‘James Bond’ and the release of ‘Spectre’.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • National Citizen Service (NCS) conference 2015: Rob Wilson speech

    The Minister for Civil Society spoke about how NCS increases opportunities for young people and helps build a cohesive society.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British week in Chandigarh: partnership for progress and prosperity

    The British week kicks off on Saturday 21 November and runs till Sunday 29 November.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Ensuring local communities benefit from development

    Ministers launch a review to ensure people benefit from local development in their area.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 60 years of Lao – UK diplomatic relations

    On Nov 18, the Lao government and the British Embassy Vientiane co-hosted an evening to celebrate 60 years of Lao – UK diplomatic relations.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Volunteering company Benefacto wins PM award

    Benefacto, a company which has helped hundreds of people find rewarding volunteering work, has been recognised with a Big Society Award.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Nicky Morgan urges employers to tackle the gender pay gap

    New statistics out today show the gender pay gap remains static at 19.2 per cent.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Women in rail

    The rail sector is not hiring or promoting sufficient numbers of women.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Oslo’s 2015 Christmas tree gift to Trafalgar Square

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

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  • Oslo’s 2015 Christmas tree gift to Trafalgar Square

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

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Lord Grade announced as interim Chair of new Fundraising Regulator

    Lord Grade will be the interim Chair of the new Charity Fundraising Regulator.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK Government increases support to Devolution Programme in Kenya

    The programme will help to ensure that basic services continue to be delivered, while sustainable systems are developed, adding special focus on women youth and climate mitigation

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Sport and business: a winning combination

    Business Secretary Sajid Javid celebrates the success of the UK’s sports industry, but reminds the sector that it’s not like any other business.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 2016

    Baron Hope of Craighead is re-appointed as Her Majesty’s Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Statement in response to reports on the alleged abduction of a Samburu boy by British soldiers in Kenya

    Contrary to media reports, the child was not abducted by British troops. With the agreement of the Head Doctor at Wamba and the child's father, he was airlifted by BATUK to Nanyuki Cottage Hospital (NCH) for further spe…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Research finds women paid less than men in 90% of sectors

    New report shows women working in financial and insurance sectors among the worst affected.

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