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  • State of the Nation 2014 Report published

    The Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission has published its second annual State of the Nation 2014 Report

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  • British Embassy hosts film-themed musical extravaganza

    Father and son duo entertain Vientiane audience as pianist Sacha Puttnam plays the themes from his father’s films, acclaimed film producer Lord Puttnam.

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

  • British Ambassador and Vice-Mayor of Shenyang launch biggest ever celebration of UK-Shenyang links

    Week-long festival will introduce locals to best of British culture, education and business.

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

  • Government backs 'Great British tradition' of Bonfire Night

    New guide for communities to celebrate Britain’s 'Thanksgiving Day'.

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

  • Children's relationship with separated parents to be emphasised by new law

    The importance of children having relationships with each parent following family breakdown will be reinforced by a new law from next week.

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

  • Government Ministers mark Anti Slavery Day

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Anelay and Home Office Minister for Modern Slavery and Organised Crime Karen Bradley mark Anti Slavery Day.

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

  • Celebrating 'Join In' and the volunteering legacy of London 2012

    Minister for Civil Society Rob Wilson spoke at a reception about the work of 'Join In', a charity that encourages volunteering in sports.

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

  • Free access to Design Museum thanks to VAT refund

    The world-famous Design Museum will offer free exhibition of its permanent collection for the first time when it moves from its premises in Bermondsey to its new Kensington premises in 2016.

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

  • Sajid Javid’s visit to India celebrates the strong cultural ties between India and UK

    Rt Hon Sajid Javid, British MP and Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport was in India from 13 to 16 October.

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

  • Real Madrid VS Liverpool

    Advice for fans travelling to Spain for Liverpool FC’s match with Real Madrid on 4th November 2014.

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

  • UK announces new funding for UXO clearance in Laos

    New contracts awarded to UK charities Mines Advisory Group and The Halo Trust to remove and destroy mines in Laos

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

  • Final event of Normandy Veterans’ Association

    Lord Astor and Mark Francois joined D-Day veterans and their families for a special service at Westminster Abbey

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

  • Conversion of civil partnerships into marriage

    Revised regulations set out the process for the conversion of civil partnerships into marriages, giving couples more choice.

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

  • World Day Against the Death Penalty

    Minister for Human Rights, Baroness Anelay, delivered a speech at Portcullis House to mark World Death Penalty Day.

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

  • 2014 Sanctuary Award winners announced

    The Ministry of Defence has announced the winners of its prestigious Sanctuary Awards.

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

  • RSC Anderlecht v Arsenal FC

    Advice for Arsenal FC football supporters travelling to Belgium on 22nd October 2014

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

  • RSC Anderlecht v Arsenal FC

    Advice for Arsenal FC football supporters travelling to Belgium on 22nd October 2014

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

  • Secretary of State announces India Cultural Exchange Fund

    Culture Secretary Sajid Javid has announced a new £1.5million lottery fund to build creative connections between the people of England and India.

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

  • Sajid Javid kicks off Indian football project

    The Culture Secretary launched the Orient Girls Shiksha Kendra Kolkata Goalz programme as part of his trip to India.

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

  • England Coast Path: a step closer in Cumbria

    Natural England has published its formal proposals to improve public access along a 55 km stretch of coast in Cumbria, between Whitehaven and Silecroft.

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