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  • Knighthood conferred: Neil Garnham

    The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of Knighthood be conferred upon Neil Stephen Garnham QC.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Damehoods conferred: Siobhan Keegan and Denise McBride

    The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of DBE be conferred on Siobhan Keegan and Denise McBride.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Magna Carta comes to Malta

    The GREAT Britain campaign is bringing Magna Carta to Malta during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Valetta.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Cameroon - Chiefs agree to end Violence Against Women and Girls

    14 West Region Chiefs signed the deal during a British High Commission funded project entitled "Western Chiefs Sexual Violence Initiative"

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 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