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  • Equality's lasting appeal finds form in Magna Carta

    British Consul General Caroline Wilson expects the Magna Carta's tour in Hong Kong to reinforce the pledge of all enlightened societies to end discrimination of all forms

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Globe Theatre and Theatre Forum in Tashkent

    Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre production of Hamlet and “Theatre Matters” Forum took place in Tashkent

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • "Photographer Lee uses the poppy, in all its colours, as a metaphor for women caught up around the world in war."

    Statement by Ambassador Matthew rycroft of the UK Mission to the United Nations at the Opening Ceremony of the "Poppies: Women and War" Photography Exhibit

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Remembrance Day: We will remember them

    The British Embassy Beirut held 'Remembrance Day' service in honour of the soldiers killed during World Wars I and II

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Diplomatic community remembers those who gave their lives for their country

    Philip Barton CMG OBE, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, today hosted a ceremony to observe Remembrance Day 2015.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Diwali 2015: message from Greg Clark

    Communities Secretary Greg Clark's video message to mark Diwali 2015.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Diwali 2015: David Cameron's message

    The Prime Minister sends his best wishes to all those in the UK and across the world celebrating Diwali.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Wales "punching well above its weight on the global sporting stage" say UK Government Ministers

    Alun Cairns: "Our brilliant teams and athletes are promoting Wales as a leading destination for world class sport"

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Giving Tuesday Parliamentary reception 2015: Rob Wilson speech

    Rob Wilson spoke at a reception for people organising Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving on 1 December 2015, and their MPs.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Remembrance Day Ceremony in Bamako

    British Embassy and contingents organised an official ceremony at the christian cemetery in memory of those who died in the line of duty

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Canadian students use film to honour First World War heroes

    ‘Our Shared Past’ project highlights the gallantry displayed by Canadians during World War I.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New design and technology GCSE will inspire next top designers

    Qualification developed with industry experts, ensuring students are equipped with the skills employers need.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK and Namibia working together for mental health in the Correctional Service Sector

    UK provides training for Namibian correctional services for dealing with inmates with mental health needs

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Remembrance Sunday marked in Colombo

    The British High Commission in Colombo marked Remembrance Sunday with a commemoration service at the Liveramentu Commonwealth War Graves

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British High Commission charity ball goes off with a bang!

    British High Commission New Delhi hosted the Guy Fawkes Charity Ball on Saturday, 7 November.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Magna Carta 800 Global Tour comes to Hong Kong

    The British Consulate-General in Hong Kong is delighted to announce the public exhibition of an original Magna Carta as part of worldwide celebrations of its 800th anniversary

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Joint statement on Human Rights in infringements

    The European Union Head of Delegation,the Heads of Mission of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France,Germany, Ireland, Italy,the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the Heads of Mission of Canada, Norway, Switzerl…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Impact Readiness Fund round 2: £1.5 million funding announced

    Rob Wilson announced £1.5 million funding for a second round of the Impact Readiness Fund (IRF) on a visit to social enterprise Tapestry.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Remembrance Day service 2015 in Albania

    The British Embassy in Tirana held its annual Remembrance Day service at the Commonwealth War Graves in Tirana

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Greg Clark: remember UK war graves too

    Ahead of Armistice Day, Greg Clark is launching ‘The Living Memory Project’ to remind people of the UK's 300,000 war graves and memorials.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government