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  • Horseracing levy consultation launched

    Government seeks views on plans to modernise the horseracing levy to benefit both racing and the betting industry

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

  • High street could be boosted by £212 billion ‘purple pound’ by attracting disabled people and their families

    Thousands of high street businesses could be turning away the custom of 1 in 5 people by not attracting disabled people.

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

  • Number of 2-year-olds eligible for free childcare to double

    Parents should check if their 2-year-olds will be eligible for free childcare when the amount on offer doubles next week.

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

  • Moscow celebrates British culture at «Thank you, Leto» festival

    Moscow citizens had an exciting opportunity to visit a bit of Britain, while not moving from Moscow.

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

  • Suffragan Bishop of Bradford: Toby Matthew Howarth

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Canon Toby Matthew Howarth to the Suffragan See of Bradford.

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

  • Suffragan Bishop of Huddersfield: Jonathan Robert Gibbs

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Jonathan Robert Gibbs to the Suffragan See of Huddersfield.

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

  • Ekaterinburg unites British and Russian artists at Decisive Action festival

    Julie Mayne, Acting Consul General in Ekaterinburg welcomed the participants of Decisive Action festival in Ekaterinburg.

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

  • Andorra Vs Wales

    Travel advice for Welsh football fans travelling to Andorra (and Spain) for the Andorra v Wales match on Tuesday 9th September

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

  • Stephen Williams pays tribute to the bravery of Douglas Reynolds VC

    Communities Minister paid tribute to Captain Douglas Reynolds as commemorative Victoria Cross paving stone was laid in his honour in Bristol.

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

  • FCO minister deeply concerned by Russian convoy entering Ukraine

    Minister for Europe David Lidington criticises ‘provocative’ entry into Ukraine of Russian convoy

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

  • Communities ministers attend first commemorative paving stones ceremonies

    Communities Ministers are leading tributes to the bravery of World War One heroes.

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

  • UK Chevening Scholarships awarded

    The British High Commission announces the winners of this year’s prestigious UK Chevening Scholarships for future leaders.

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

  • WWI Centenary Service

    BHC Victoria helped lead a service of commemoration at Seychelles' Anglican Cathedral to mark the centenary of the start of the First World War.

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

  • Disabled people in apprenticeships triples in 10 years

    The number of disabled people in apprenticeships has more than tripled in the last 10 years.

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

  • South Africa and Swaziland 2014-15 Chevening Scholars briefing

    British High Commissioner Judith Macgregor briefs the 2014-15 scholars from South Africa and Swaziland, before they depart for the UK

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

  • Lord-Lieutenant for Hampshire: Nigel Atkinson

    The Queen has approved the appointment of Mr Nigel Atkinson as Lord-Lieutenant for Hampshire.

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

  • Flags of the Historic Ridings of Yorkshire fly above DCLG's new home

    The flags of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire celebrating the important role they play in the nation’s cultural heritage.

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

  • Involve Swindon celebrates 10 year anniversary with Prime Minister’s Award

    Involve Swindon, a network of organisations that encourages employees to volunteer in the local community, wins the Big Society Award.

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

  • The British Ambassador's residence in Paris: 200 years old and still going strong

    Our Ambassador launches a series of events to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the residence.

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

  • Prime Minister reappoints Trustee to Imperial War Museum

    Professor Sir Hew Strachan has been reappointed as a Trustee of the Imperial War Museum for a period of 4 years

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