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  • Foreign Office Minister for Human Rights visits Morocco

    Baroness Anelay makes first official visit to Morocco to discuss human rights and bi-lateral issues.

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

  • Armed Forces Diversity Reception

    Celebrating 15 years of lesbians, gays and bisexuals being allowed to serve in the UK's Armed Forces.

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

  • HM The Queen to present awards to young Ugandans

    Two Ugandans recognised as exceptional leaders in their community under global awards scheme

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

  • British Embassy Quito presented USD 10,000 donation to Scouts Ecuador

    Thank you to the Embassy as well as the numerous sponsors who took part in the Golf Tournament organised by the Embassy at the end of 2014.

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

  • Campaign Against Antisemitism survey

    Statement from Communities Secretary Eric Pickles following the publication of a survey by the Campaign Against Antisemitism.

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

  • Secretary of State reappointments Trustee of Historic Royal Palaces

    The Secretary of State has reappointed Liz Cleaver as Trustee to the board of Historic Royal Palaces.

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

  • At risk of export: A ‘lost’ Tyndale Translation? The earliest English version of Erasmus’s ‘Handbook of the Christian knight.’

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a newly discovered 16th Century manuscript, thought to be the earliest surviving English translation of any work by the great humanist scholar and reformer Desi…

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

  • Commemorative medal marks 70 years since the end of the Holocaust

    Chancellor unveils a commemorative medal to mark 70 years since the end of the Holocaust.

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

  • Lodge at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home receives listed status

    Whittington Lodge is thought to be first purpose-built cattery in England

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

  • Queen’s Counsel in England & Wales: 2014 to 2015

    Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of 93 new Queen's Counsel.

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

  • DfE Character Awards application window now open

    Schools and organisations are invited to apply to be recognised as a leader in character education through the 2015 DfE Character Awards.

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

  • Creative Industries worth £8.8 million an hour to UK economy

    New figures published today reveal that the UK's Creative Industries are now worth £76.9 billlion per year to the UK economy.

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

  • Creative Industries now worth £8.8 million an hour to UK economy

    New figures published today reveal that the UK’s Creative Industries are now worth £76.9 billion per year to the UK economy.

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

  • Knighthood conferred on David John Holgate

    The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of Knighthood be conferred upon Mr David John Holgate QC.

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

  • Prime Minister appoints Chairman of the Science Museum Group

    Culture Secretary Sajid Javid announces the appointment by the Prime Minister of Dame Mary Archer DBE as Chair of the Science Museum Group.

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

  • BBC Trust Chairman is formally appointed

    Rona Fairhead has been confirmed as the new BBC Trust Chairman.

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

  • Prime Minister appoints Natural History Museum Trustees

    The Prime Minister has appointed Hilary Newiss and Simon Patterson to the Board of Trustees of the Natural History Museum.

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

  • Prime Minister reappoints Trustee of the Tate

    The Prime Minister has reappointed Lionel Barber to the Board of Trustees of the Tate.

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

  • Sajid Javid appoints new members to the Board of UK Sport

    Culture Secretary appoints Nicky Roche and John Dowson to the Board of UK Sport.

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

  • Character education: apply for 2015 grant funding

    Schools, colleges and organisations are invited to submit proposals to a £3.5 million grant fund to support projects in character education.

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