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  • UK government welcomes social impact investment report

    The report recognises how social investment helps address society’s most difficult problems and calls for more action to grow the market.

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

  • Diocese of Guildford: nomination of Andrew Watson

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend Andrew Watson for election as Bishop of Guildford.

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

  • Countries share lessons in line with UN campaign, ‘Children, Not Soldiers’

    Joint statement by Minister for Africa, James Duddridge, and Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Leila Zerrougui.

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

  • The Secretary of State addresses the Women to Watch reception

    Nicky Morgan speaks about how business and government need to work together to help women progress.

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

  • Hold very tight please!

    100 years on - a London bus returns to the Western Front.

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

  • UK Statement at Panel Discussion on South Sudan, Human Rights Council, Geneva

    Statement delivered by the UK on 24 September in which the UK affirms its strong support for the peace talks in Ethiopia and encourages the participation of women.

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

  • 100,000 more pupils on track to succeed in reading via phonics

    Phonics check results show more pupils are now doing well.

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

  • Special celebrations for the Residence in Sofia 100-year anniversary

    The Embassy in Sofia is launching a year-long programme to mark the centenary of the British Ambassador’s Residence in Bulgaria.

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

  • Trainee infantry soldiers get new range at Catterick

    Trainee soldiers in Yorkshire are benefiting from a new state-of-the-art firing range at Catterick Training Area (CTA).

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  • Visas: Temporary Enrolment Location is opened in Dushanbe

    From 19 August 2014 residents of Tajikistan have been able to apply for a UK visa in Dushanbe.

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

  • Rosh Hashanah 2014: Nick Clegg message

    The Deputy Prime Minister wishes everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah a happy and healthy New Year.

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

  • Foreign Office concerned at sentence of Ilham Tohti

    Foreign Office expresses concern after Uighur academic Dr Ilham Tohti was sentenced to life imprisonment in China.

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

  • Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur 2014: David Cameron's message

    The Prime Minister has recorded a message to mark Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

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

  • EU statement on the sentencing of Uighur academic Ilham Tohti

    EU statement by the Spokesperson on the sentencing of respected Uighur academic Ilham Tohti.

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

  • British Embassy supports safe use of social media in the Lao PDR

    UK funds social enterprise project to promote the safe and responsible use of the internet to young users in Laos.

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

  • Opening of Child Support Centre in Karakol

    On 17 September Ambassador Judith Farnworth and Prosperity Officer Ahmet Shamiev visited Karakol, Issyk-Kul region.

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

  • Falklands' links with Chile celebrated

    Acting Governor hosts Chilean Independence Day reception

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

  • Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2015: last chance to nominate

    Nominate a volunteer group for the 2015 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service by 30 September 2014.

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

  • UK strengthens capacity on human rights in Laos

    British Embassy sponsors Lao government participation in training on international human rights law held in the UK.

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

  • Cabinet Office launches £1 million fund to support family carers

    Inspiring social action projects that support unpaid family carers will be helped to grow through a new fund worth up to £1 million.

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