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  • 3rd successful GREAT Universities Fair in Ecuador

    The third ‘GREAT Universities’ fair returned to Ecuador in October 2015 with 20 of the best universities in the United Kingdom.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Cabinet Office holds the first ever UK Job Hack

    Matt Hancock, Minister for the Cabinet Office, hosts a Job Hack to help young people access training and employment opportunities.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Sports Minister Tracey Crouch speech at Beyond Sport Summit

    Sports Minister Tracey Crouch speaks about the power of sport to change lives and the need for good governance in the sector

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Workshop on promoting ethics in medical practice and research

    The workshop was held in Kolkata, 5-7 October 2015. It was led by prosperity team and funded by the bilateral programme budget fund.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Save the Date: British Menu Week

    From 2 to 8 November, Beijing has a real treat in store as GREAT brings the best of British cuisine to the city’s top restaurants. Book your seats now!

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Armed Forces Memorial to get improvement works

    The National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire will close for improvements and maintenance starting on 12 November. A new focal point for the laying of wreaths and other tributes will take its place.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • A comprehensive strategy to defeat extremism

    Counter-extremism strategy aims to tackle the full spectrum of harms caused by extremism: violent and non-violent, Islamist and neo-Nazi – hate and fear in all their forms.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Magna Carta exhibition in Shanghai

    To mark the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta, an original charter from Hereford Cathedral will be open to the public in Shanghai on 25 October.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Chevening Scholarships application deadline 3 November

    The Chevening Scholarships programme is open to applications from Korean citizens until 3 November 2015

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Contemporary British art at home in the Ambassador’s Residence

    Read Ambassador Hitchens’ thoughts on the Government Art Collection’s revamp of British art on display at the British Embassy Tokyo.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Points of Light: October 2015 winners

    The Points of Light award recognises outstanding individuals - people who are making a change in their community and inspiring others.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The British Embassy and civil society organisations call for the abolition of the death penalty in Guatemala

    The British Embassy jointly with a number of social organisations oppose the death penalty in Guatemala and have called for the abolition of this punishment which contravenes the most basic human right to life.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Culture Secretary reappoints Trustee of National Museums Liverpool

    Culture Secretary John Whittingdale has reappointed Laura Carstensen as a Trustee of National Museums Liverpool.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Minister for Civil Society announces support for the Centre for Youth Impact

    The Centre for Youth Impact enters its next phase to help youth sector organisations measure and understand the impact of their work.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • VAPC support for the 2015 Poppy Appeal

    London Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committee (VAPC) members to be amongst those helping on Poppy Day.

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  • £35 million Rembrandt painting at risk of leaving the UK

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a painting by Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn, Portrait of Catrina Hooghsaet.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • State Visit - Between Heaven and Earth Photographic Exhibitions Launch

    State Visit - Between Heaven and Earth Photographic Exhibitions Launch

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Twitter Q&A on the UK’s Chevening Scholarships

    The British High Commission Colombo will answer your questions on applying for a Chevening Scholarship via Twitter on 20 October at 1400.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New credit union service launched for the Armed Forces

    Service Personnel will be able to use using safe and sustainable finance with the new credit union service launched today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Get Online Week: helping communities improve their digital skills

    Digital Economy Minister Ed Vaizey visits digital Bexley as part of Get Online Week 2015

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government