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  • Helen Grant in Brazil

    UK Minister for Sport, Tourism and Equalities comes to Brazil to support social inclusion

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

  • A Football Series: Blog 1

    Professor Mathew Brown is visiting Ecuador to discover the history of football and its South American roots.

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

  • Minister for Africa condemns Mpeketoni attack in Kenya

    Mark Simmonds condemns attacks in Kenya, and offers his condolences to those affected.

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

  • Foreign Office concerned about increasing pressure on Russian NGOs

    Foreign Office Minister for Europe David Lidington has expressed concern about increasing pressure on NGOs in Russia.

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

  • British Embassy Chisinau supports the Global ESVC Summit

    British Embassy Chisinau takes part in the global relay to support the End Sexual Violence in Conflict Summit in London

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

  • British Embassy Tashkent celebrates the Queen’s Birthday

    Her Majesty’s Ambassador George Edgar hosted a reception at his residence on 13 June 2014 to mark Her Majesty’s The Queen’s Birthday

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

  • Sussex flag of historic county flies at heart of government

    The flag representing the historic county of Sussex flies above the department's offices to coincide with Sussex Day.

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

  • PSVI Student Debate in Astana, Kazakhstan

    On June 12 the British Embassy Astana has organised a students’ debate on Prevention of Sexual Violence in Conflicts in Astana, Kazakhstan.

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

  • British values: article by David Cameron

    To mark the 799th anniversary of Magna Carta, the Prime Minister has written an article for the Mail on Sunday on British values.

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

  • Falklands flag flies in Westminster to honour islands' liberation from Argentine occupation

    Falkland Islands flag raised to mark Liberation Day.

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

  • Queen’s Birthday Honours 2014: education and children's services

    Queen’s Birthday Honours recognise the contribution of teachers, foster parents and carers.

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

  • Queen’s Birthday Honours 2014: local government, housing, fire, voluntary and community sectors

    Eric Pickles congratulates all those from local government, housing, fire, voluntary and community sectors recognised in Honours this year.

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

  • Queen’s Birthday Honours recognise those fighting to end use of rape as a war weapon

    The Diplomatic Service and Overseas Birthday 2014 Honours list has been published today announcing 100 awards in recognition of exceptional service to Britain overseas.

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

  • The Queen’s Birthday Honours 2014

    The Queen’s Birthday Honours lists 2014, published today, recognise the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the UK.

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

  • British Embassy hosts ESVC Summit Panel Discussion in Dublin

    “How Can We End Sexual Violence in Conflict?” was the focus of a panel discussion held at the British Embassy Dublin this week.

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

  • Peruvian and English fans gather to share football and friendship

    Hundreds of fans from Peru and England watched the friendly match between their countries live at the National Stadium of Lima. The event was organised by the British Embassy, the British-Peruvian Chamber of Commerce and the…

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

  • The Queen’s Birthday Party 2014 in Sofia

    Spectacular Queen’s Birthday Party, tied to the 100 Years celebrations marking the centenary of the British Ambassador’s Residence in Sofia, was held on 12 June 2014.

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

  • Minister welcomes sharp fall in appeals against benefit decisions

    The number of benefit decision appeals dropped by 79% to 32,546 between January and March 2014, compared to same time last year.

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

  • British High Commission Kampala hosts Time To Act mini-summit

    The mini-summit was part of the 84-hour Global Relay of events to mark the Ending Sexual Violence in Conflict Global Summit in London.

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

  • One month to go to England's biggest free music festival

    170 free concerts across England from 11 to 13 July bringing people together to listen and participate with local musicians.

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