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  • Cameroon Women's Scholarship 2014 Launched

    Young women who have had at least a first degree are called upon to apply for the 10 scholarships before the 30th of November 2014.

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

  • Remembrance Sunday in Iceland

    The British Embassy will host a Remembrance Day service at the Commonwealth War grave in Fossvogur cemetery on 9 November 2014.

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

  • Shakespeare's Globe to present "Hamlet" in Asuncion

    Shakespeare's Globe will visit Asuncion on November 20 as part of their "Globe to Globe World" Tour.

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

  • Local Inquiry Into Library Provision in Sheffield

    Letter from Ed Vaizey MP, stating a "minded to" decision on public library provision in Sheffield

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

  • Bravery of Lambeth First World War hero honoured

    Minister for Communities joins servicemen, cadets and Lambeth residents in a commemoration service for a First World War hero.

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

  • Visit by HRH The Countess of Wessex and UK Government Minister

    Her Royal Highness the Countess of Wessex will visit Zambia from 10-11 November in order to represent HM Queen Elizabeth II at the State funeral of the late President of Zambia, His Excellency Mr Michael Chilufya Sata.

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

  • Government secures deal to support future of British Basketball

    Sport England and UK Sport agree package to fund British Basketball teams and help talent development in the sport

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

  • Suffragan Bishop of Burnley: Reverend Philip John North

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Philip John North to the Suffragan See of Burnley.

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

  • Lao Embassy officially reopens in the UK

    The Embassy of the Lao PDR reopens in London after a diplomatic absence of almost 30 years.

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

  • Knighthood conferred on Judge Andrew James Gilbart

    The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of Knighthood be conferred upon Judge Andrew James Gilbart.

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

  • Deputy Director, British Trade & Cultural Office to ride around Taiwan in nine days

    Deputy Director, British Trade & Cultural Office to ride around Taiwan in nine days

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Programme Fund call for bids in China

    The British Embassy in Beijing is pleased to open this year’s call for bids to the FCO’s Human Rights and Democracy Strategic Programme Fund (HRDP).

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

  • Flanders' Fields Memorial Garden opens

    Two Royal heads of state joined in remembrance at the opening of a commemorative garden at Wellington Barracks in London.

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

  • Nicky Morgan speaks at Think, Act, Report progress report launch

    The Secretary of State marks the third year of Think, Act, Report.

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

  • Rob Wilson speech to Creative Collisions 2014

    The Minister for Civil Society spoke at the Creative Collisions 2014: Uniting for Young People conference on support for the youth sector.

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

  • Chevening scholarship application window closes 15 November

    The applications window for Chevening scholarships closes on 15 November 2014.

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

  • British Ambassador visits Salt

    British Ambassador Peter Millett visits I3zif fi Madrasti projects and meets local MP

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

  • Press briefing: morning 6 November 2014

    The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on the EU budget, petrol prices and the poppy display at the Tower of London.

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

  • Culture Minister hopes to keep magic of ‘The Adoration of Magi’ in the UK

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey places a temporary export bar on a marble relief by John Flaxman, the renowned sculptor who served as a modeller for Josiah Wedgwood.

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

  • FC Schalke v Chelsea FC travel advice

    Travel advice for fans travelling to Germany for FC Schalke v Chelsea FC match on Tuesday 25 November 2014.

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