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  • Greg Clark calls on councils to support Dementia Friends

    Communities Secretary offers his support to council staff looking to become Dementia Friends and raise awareness of the condition.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British Ambassador thanks holiday industry for promoting ‘safe behaviour’ among young Brits

    More partners sought for #TakeYourPic in 2016

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • GREAT Campaign is launched in Luanda

    The British Embassy in Luanda launches its GREAT Campaign in November sharing the best of British business and culture.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Web game promoting careers in engineering wins European award

    Nexus Interactive Arts digital technology project funded by Innovate UK comes to life as 'FutureVille' exhibit at The Science Museum

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  • Human Rights Minister marks day to end crimes against journalists

    Baroness Anelay marks International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists and remembers the threat facing journalists

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Advice for British nationals in Kolkata

    The Consular Section at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata will be closed from 9 - 20 November 2015.

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  • Advice for British nationals in Kolkata

    The Consular Section at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata will be closed from 9 - 20 November 2015.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Acting British High Commissioner hosts Week of Women event

    Acting British High Commissioner, Lucy Joyce, on 30 October hosted an event to celebrate the week of Women. She said:

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Nicky Morgan: Lord Davies review on women on boards

    Education Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities speaks about the importance of improving the gender balance on British boards.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British Embassy Juba spokesperson welcomes the AU Commission of Inquiry report

    The United Kingdom welcomes the publication of the AU Commission of Inquiry report on South Sudan which was published on the 27 October.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Lord Davies: FTSE 350 boards should be 33% female by 2020

    Lord Davies’ final report includes a target for more female board members in the UK's 350 largest companies.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Changing how we deliver consular services in Hong Kong

    Public consular counters in Hong Kong will close one full day a week (Wednesday from 4 November) to enable the consular team to support most vulnerable customers and engage in outreach, while maintaining existing service lev…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK Prime Minister's trade envoy Lord Puttnam to visit Vietnam

    Lord Puttnam will be making his fourth official visit to Vietnam in 2 years from 29 October to 4 November 2015.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Shopping is GREAT: British Brands in Vietnam

    The 'Shopping is GREAT' competition will be run in Vietnam from 30 October 2015 to 7 January 2016 to highlight the UK's brands.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Deputy High Commissioner presents Paralympic sports equipment

    UK donates Boccia sets to Ugandan Paralympic Committee at a ceremony in Kampala

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Women of the future summit

    Education Secretary Nicky Morgan speaks about government priorities for achieving gender equality and removing barriers to women’s success.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Knighthoods and DBE conferred: 28 October 2015

    The Queen has approved the honour of Knighthoods for Henry James Carr and Peter Donald Fraser, and a DBE for Philippa Jane Edwards Whipple.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Privy Council appointment: Sir Peregrine Charles Hugo Simon

    The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Sir Peregrine Charles Hugo Simon as a member of the Privy Council.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 150th anniversary of Arthur Wharton

    British High Commissioner's speech at the 150th anniversary of Arthur Wharton.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New scheme to protect cultural sites from destruction

    A government-backed scheme to protect cultural sites from the destructive forces of war and ISIL terrorists will be announced by Culture Secretary John Whittingdale today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government