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  • Britain honours Pakistani Heroes from the First World War

    The plaque remembering the three Pakistani recipients of the Victoria Cross will be presented to the Government of Pakistan in Islamabad later this year.

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

  • McLaren joins the drive to boost participation in STEM subjects

    McLaren Group reveals it will join a government launched campaign to boost participation in STEM subjects.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for UN action on Syrian humanitarian crisis

    Foreign Secretary calls for further UN Security Council action to ensure aid gets to the millions who need it in Syria.

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

  • Minister for Africa condemns Abuja attack and welcomes UN action against Boko Haram

    Mark Simmonds condemns acts of terrorism and expresses support for Nigeria following an attack on a shopping mall in Abuja yesterday.

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

  • Baroness Warsi speech honouring Overseas Heroes from the First World War

    Baroness Warsi speech at unveiling of plaques commemorating 175 men from overseas who were awarded the Victoria Cross during World War One.

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

  • Foreign Office marks International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2014

    Baroness Warsi reaffirms the UK’s commitment to combat torture and encourages states to ratify the Convention against Torture.

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

  • Child poverty strategy launched

    Supporting families into work, improving living standards and raising educational attainment are the fundamental aims set out in the government’s child poverty strategy.

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

  • Enjoy the Madrid Gay Pride festival – how to stay safe and have a good time

    How to make the most of your time at the festival - read our advice for visitors to the Madrid Gay Pride Festival 2-6 July 2014

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

  • Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson welcomes elections in Libya

    UK welcomes Parliamentary elections in Libya and supports inclusive national dialogue to achieve stable prosperous future.

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

  • Britain honours Overseas Heroes from the First World War

    Baroness Warsi unveils plaques commemorating 175 men from overseas who were awarded the Victoria Cross during World War One.

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

  • ‘Books give you wings to fly’ at the Queen’s Birthday Party

    British Embassy celebrates Queen’s Birthday Party with ‘wings to fly’, highlighting the UK’s contribution to the education sector in Lebanon

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

  • Women on Boards: FTSE100 milestone reached

    Glencore Xstrata’s appointment of Patrice Merrin to their board, means that there remain no all-male boards in the UK’s top companies.

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

  • Government reforms aid attainment among black pupils

    Figures show academies programme helping to boost black pupils' results.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes announcement of UN investigation team on Sri Lanka

    The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has welcomed the appointment of a team of experts to investigate alleged abuses in Sri Lanka.

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

  • Consultation on extending horseracing levy to overseas bookmakers published

    Offshore operators will be required to contribute on the same basis and terms as those onshore

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

  • Pupils' destinations data to help parents choose the best schools

    New figures show what young people went on to do after leaving school or college.

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

  • Suffragan Bishop of Basingstoke: David Grant Williams

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Canon David Grant Williams to the Suffragan See of Basingstoke.

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

  • Vandalism of a Jewish cemetery in Manchester

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles condemns the vandalism of a Jewish cemetery in Manchester.

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

  • A Football Series: Blog 2 - My Delirium on Cotopaxi

    Professor Mathew Brown is visiting Ecuador to discover the history of football and its South American roots. This is the second blog about his visit to Cotopaxi in the middle of a "football-mad" country.

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

  • Pupil Premium Awards 2014

    Pupil Premium Awards reward schools that have used their pupil premium in new or especially effective ways to help disadvantaged pupils.

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