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  • School games: more volunteers to be recruited

    The government has announced the training and recruitment of nearly 1,500 extra volunteers and coaches to help organise the school games.

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

  • ‘KAJAKI The True Story’ Returns to Jordan

    ‘KAJAKI The True Story’ was filmed at Al-Kafrein, Jordan in the Summer of 2014 with the generous support of His Majesty King Abdullah II

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

  • Celebrating English Tourism Week

    Get involved online to discover a range of tourism career opportunities.

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

  • Baroness Randerson: "Excellent transport links are vital to grow Welsh tourism industry"

    The Welsh tourism industry is a vital part of our economy and we need the right transport infrastructure to support it.

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

  • VE Day: events and general information

    This page provides general information and lists events taking place throughout the 3-day weekend marking the 70th anniversary of VE Day.

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

  • Victory in Europe (VE) Day celebrations

    A 3-day weekend of events will mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

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

  • 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