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  • Chevening Scholarship Applications Are Now Open

    More Algerians than ever can win a place on the UK’s prestigious Chevening Scholarship Programme

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

  • New measures to protect the countryside and stop abuse of the planning system

    Brandon Lewis sets out measures that will ensure fairness for all in the planning system and provide greater protection for our countryside.

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

  • Cayman Islands Red Cross celebrate 10 years since Ivan

    The Cayman Islands Red Cross celebrate the recovery which has taken place since Hurricane Ivan devastated these islands ten years ago

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

  • Armed forces support Invictus Games

    Serving members of the armed forces are on hand to support their injured comrades, helping to make Invictus Games an international success.

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

  • UK takes Shakespeare to new audience of one billion people in China

    Government funding of £1.5 million to Royal Shakespeare Company allows the Bard's complete works to be translated into Mandarin

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

  • Golden start for British troops at Invictus Games

    Team GB begin with a win on the opening day of the Games which highlight the importance of sport for recovering service personnel.

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

  • Advice for British nationals in Kolkata

    Consular section at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata will be closed 22 - 26 September 2014.

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

  • Advice for British nationals in Kolkata

    Consular section at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata will be closed 22 - 26 September 2014.

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

  • First 3D documentary about the Galápagos Islands shown in Quito

    The British and German Embassies in Quito, with support of the Galapagos Conservation Trust and the Charles Darwin Foundation, organised this event as part of World Environment Day and to help promote conservation on the isl…

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

  • A successful celebration of World Environment Day in Ecuador

    The British and German Embassies in Quito held a conference to provide information on key environmental projects being carried out in Ecuador.

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

  • New figures show July saw ‘highest ever’ visit numbers to national museums

    Official statistics published today, reveal that visit numbers to museums and galleries sponsored by the DCMS in July this year were the highest since records began.

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

  • Lahore student named Senior Winner of 2014 Commonwealth Essay Competition

    Fifteen year old Raniya Hosain has been named the Senior Winner in the Royal Commonwealth Society’s 2014 Commonwealth Essay Competition. Her winning entry was chosen by a panel of Commonwealth judges from more than 3,500 Sen…

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

  • 50,000 children set to benefit in child maintenance shake-up

    Single and separated parents who have previously received no maintenance from their former partner could start receiving payments.

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

  • Montenegrin 2014 Chevening Scholars announced

    Ana Bogavac and Marina Vukovic will study for Masters Courses in the UK

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

  • Prime Minister appoints Interim Chair to NHMF

    Dame Seona Reid becomes Interim Chair at the National Heritage Memorial Fund, from 1 September 2014, until new Chair is appointed.

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

  • Eight Filipinos awarded Chevening Scholarships as up to 30 slots announced for SY 2015-16

    Eight scholars from the Philippines have won the opportunity to join the British Government’s Chevening Scholarship programme in 2014/15.

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

  • New research shows public appetite for businesses with a conscience

    Research for Social Saturday shows that British adults are concerned about where and how they buy products and services.

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

  • Invictus Games competitors to showcase the power of sport

    Building a legacy for disability sport

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

  • Football supporters' advice for Red Bull Salzburg vs Celtic FC

    Consular advice for football fans travelling to Austria for the UEFA Europe League match between Red Bull Salzburg and Celtic FC

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

  • British Embassy Zagreb at the opening of the music festival

    Charge d’Affaires, addressing British tourists in Croatia for music festivals: Enjoy the music, but don’t leave common sense at home!

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