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  • New £1.5 million grant fund to help social ventures

    A fund to help organisations that tackle social problems to attract investment and win contracts has been announced by the Cabinet Office.

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  • "We must not allow the crack down on women’s rights to go unheeded. Women must be part of the solution."

    Statement by Ambassador Peter Wilson, Charge d’Affaires and Deputy Permanent Representative of the UK Mission to the UN, to the Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security

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

  • Tesco pledges support for UK Armed Forces

    Tesco becomes the first supermarket to sign up to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.

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

  • Mohammed Abdul Latif Jameel to receive an Honorary Knighthood

    The honour was awarded for his philanthropic activities and support for the development of the arts and culture in the UK.

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

  • New Social Investment Awards honour trailblazing social financiers

    The first ever UK Social Investment Awards celebrate investors who support social enterprises and charities to grow and remain sustainable.

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

  • Ecuador: Get your poppy and donate to help the Royal British Legion

    Help us raise money for the Royal British Legion, give your donations and take your poppy home!

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

  • Entrepreneurs encouraged to tap into creative accessible technologies market

    Government calls for more innovation in gadgets for disabled people and is offering £50,000 in brand-new prize, in a £400,000 competition.

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

  • Intellectual Platform of Introductory Research Seminar in Ekaterinburg

    Julie Mayne, Acting Consul General in Ekaterinburg welcomed the participants of Intellectual Platform seminar which opened in Ekaterinburg on 23 October 2014.

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

  • Essex flag flies in the heart of government

    The flag of Essex will fly this week in the heart of government to celebrate the important role counties play in the nation’s cultural heritage.

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

  • Review of military medals

    Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a review into military medals in a written ministerial statement.

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

  • Wales celebrates ‘Welsh Great’ Dylan Thomas

    Baroness Randerson pays tribute to Dylan Thomas on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

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

  • Cathedrals secure £8million for repairs as part of First World War Centenary Fund

    Second round of grants from the First World War (FWW) Centenary Cathedral Repair Fund announced by Culture Secretary Sajid Javid

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

  • Celebrating same sex marriages at the British Embassy Tokyo

    British Embassy conducts same sex marriage ceremony, the second to take place in Tokyo since the UK’s Marriage Act changed.

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

  • Siren testing in the upper Calder Valley

    Flood sirens in Walsden, Todmorden, Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd will be tested as part of the Environment Agency’s annual maintenance.

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  • Help for 16 and 17 year olds to find work

    Jobcentre Plus work coaches, local authorities and voluntary sector organisations to help 16 and 17 year olds find work.

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

  • Speech of State Minister of Justice Lord Faulks in Kyrgyzstan

    On 10 October Lord Faulks delivered a speech on "Justice and Human Rights: A UK Perspective" at the Law Academy of the Kyrgyz Republic.

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

  • Baroness Anelay on UN Day 2014

    Speech by Minister for the United Nations, Baroness Anelay, at a reception held for UN Day

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

  • More UK visitors flock to Wales - survey shows another increase in domestic visitor numbers

    The number of visitors choosing Wales for overnight breaks and daytrips has increased, according to figures revealed today

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

  • Caring Canines wins a Big Society Award

    The innovative Bournemouth voluntary group Caring Canines has won the Prime Minister's Big Society Award.

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

  • Your chance to shape UK priorities on gender equality

    New survey launched to collect views on improving the lives of women and girls in the UK.

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