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  • VE Day Beacons

    Over 200 beacons will be lit on Friday 8 May to mark Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Unveiling ceremony for the Gandhi statue: David Cameron's speech

    The Prime Minister spoke at the unveiling of the Gandhi statue about the importance of the the tribute for the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The global high table: India’s place in the world

    Transcript of speech by Sir James Bevan KCMG, UK High Commissioner to India at the India Today Conclave, Saturday 14 March 2015 in New Delhi.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister expresses concern about sentencing of former Maldives President Nasheed

    Hugo Swire urges calm across the Maldives and encourages political parties to act with moderation, restraint and within bounds of the law.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • GEO invited to speak about UK Body Confidence Campaign at CSW59

    Helene Reardon-Bond delivers a speech on the UK’s work to address poor body confidence and encourage diverse representations of all people

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Big Society Award for Sainsbury's Active Kids: giving children a healthier, happier head start

    Sainsbury’s Active Kids scheme has been recognised by Prime Minister David Cameron with a Big Society Award.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ed Sheeran talking about The GREAT Festival of Creativity

    Ed Sheeran was in Shanghai on 7 March on what was another stop on his whirlwind tour of the Asia Pacific region.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Funding boost to safeguard Cornish language announced

    Nick Clegg and Stephen Williams announce that the government is investing an extra £150,000 to promote and develop the Cornish language.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Premier Skills and DFID to Tackle Violence Against Women in Kenya

    British Council, Premier League and DFID in joint effort to use football to tackle violence against women and girls in Kenya

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 'The most enduring image of the UK today is our monarch'

    Transcript of a speech by the British Deputy High Commissioner Hyderabad, Andrew McAllister at the birthday celebrations of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in Hyderabad, Thursday 12 March 2015.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Giving Tuesday Summit 2015: Rob Wilson speech

    Minister for Civil Society, Rob Wilson, spoke about the success of Giving Tuesday and how the government supports it.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tens of thousands get involved in Community Organisers programme

    Community Organisers have mobilised more than 400 communities to change their neighbourhoods for the better.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK statement to the OSCE Permanent Council on International Women's Day 2015

    International Women’s Day is an opportunity to take stock of the challenges that all states face in tackling gender discrimination.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Embassy in Dublin goes green to mark St. Patrick’s Day

    For the second year, the British Embassy in Dublin will ‘go green’ to mark St. Patrick’s Day joining iconic landmarks around the world.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FC Barcelona v Manchester City FC travel advice

    Travel advice for Manchester City fans travelling to Barcelona for the Barcelona v Manchester City match on Wednesday 18th March

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Groups honoured for ‘life-changing’ work at House of Commons ceremony

    Organisations that have helped transform the lives of disabled people have been recognised at an awards ceremony to promote accessibility.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Vodafone pledges support for Armed Forces Covenant

    Telecommunications giant Vodafone UK has signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Highest proportion of young people in education or training

    More than 90% of 16- and 17-year-olds were actively participating in education, employment or training at the end of December

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Statement at OSCE Permanent Council on Human Rights and Democracy

    Head of the UK Delegation to the OSCE, Ambassador Schroeder, announces launch of the FCO annual Human Rights and Democracy Report for 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Annual Human Rights report 2014

    The 2014 Foreign Office annual report on Human Rights and Democracy sets out steps taken to promote and protect human rights.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government