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  • Public invited to see Indian Finance Minister unveil new statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Parliament Square

    Shri Arun Jaitley, the Indian Finance Minister, is set to unveil the new statue of Mahatma Gandhi this Saturday as part of a two day visit to the UK.

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

  • British Residence in Belgrade named after Elsie Inglis

    On the occasion of the WW1 Centenary and the International Women’s Day, Ambassador Keefe named the Residence in Belgrade “Elsie Inglis House”.

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

  • Communities Minister celebrates English language learners in Bradford

    Stephen Williams presented certificates to 50 women who have taken steps to integrate into British life by learning to speak English.

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

  • Vince Cable celebrates ‘outstanding progress’ for women on boards

    Event highlights the excellent progress made to date by the FTSE 100 in increasing female representation on their boards to 22.8%.

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

  • Experta británica en diversidad sexual visita Chile

    Experta británica en diversidad sexual orientará a empresas chilenas sobre cómo gestionar la diversidad sexual en el trabajo.

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

  • Final decision letter on public library provision in Sheffield

    Letter from Culture Minister Ed Vaizey explaining the Secretary of State's decision not to direct a local inquiry into Sheffield Council's library provision

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  • UK participation at Commission on the Status of Women

    Helene Reardon-Bond delivers speech reaffirming the UK's commitment to addressing violence against women and girls in all its forms.

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

  • UK course shows commitment to Tanzania in help tackling organised crime and the rule of law

    On 9 March the second “7 Steps to Case Building” workshop was open in Dar Es Salaam. The workshop is funded by British High Commission Dar es Salaam and presented in partnership with the Tanzanian Judiciary, Attorney General…

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

  • Forward into the 5th Century of Thailand-UK Relations

    On the occasion of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s gracious presided over the launch of the “Forward into the 5th Century of Thailand-UK Relations” on 7 March 2015 at Central Embassy (Ground Floor).

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

  • Pioneering investment fund brings social finance to the arts

    The £7 million Arts Impact Fund brings together public, private and charitable investment and will bring social investment to the arts.

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

  • The valiant troops of the world wars celebrated this Commonwealth Day

    Secretary of state celebrates the contribution of Commonwealth troops in the world wars.

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

  • Commonwealth Day 2015 in Uganda: ‘A Young Commonwealth’

    Monday 9 March 2015 is Commonwealth Day. High Commission marks the event.

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

  • Commonwealth Day in Ashgabat

    Message from Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth

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

  • UK High Commission & EU invite human rights award nominations

    EU HRD Uganda Award ‘15 recognises outstanding contributions to human rights

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

  • £10 million support for women facing the threat of domestic violence

    A £10 million government fund will help support refuges across the country and boost provision for vulnerable victims of domestic violence.

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

  • Commonwealth Day 2015: David Cameron's message

    The Prime Minister celebrates the Commonwealth's rich, shared history and looks forward to future successes in his Commonwealth Day message.

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

  • Commonwealth Day

    Message from Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth

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

  • Commonwealth Day

    Message from Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth

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

  • Crayons and Catharsis: Inspirational Women on IWD

    British Ambassador Tom Fletcher hosts two guest blogposts from inspirational Lebanese women marking International Women's Day

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

  • New cash for innovative family support projects

    An extra £2.5 million in government funding to help charities and other groups support families going through relationship breakdown.

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