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  • The British Embassy in Havana has started to accept project proposals

    The British Embassy in Havana has started to accept project proposals for the periods from April 2014 –March 2015 and from April 2015 to March 2016. The deadline to submit a project proposal for FY 2014-15 has been extended…

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

  • Cornish granted minority status within the UK

    The government formally recognises the distinct identity of Cornish people.

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

  • Honouring our Victoria Cross heroes

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles writes in The Sun newspaper about the importance of honouring our Victoria Cross heroes.

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

  • Pickles backs campaign to restore Victoria Cross hero graves to former glory

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles announces £100,000 towards the restoration of the UK graves of First World War Victoria Cross heroes.

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

  • The British Embassy Kyiv call for project proposals in 2014

    Projects should support implementation of the Association Agreement, raise understanding of EU integration and support energy sector reform.

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

  • British Embassies in the UAE celebrate the Queen's 88th birthday

    On the 22nd and 23rd April, The British Embassies in the UAE held events to celebrate the 88th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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

  • Marking the 450th birthday of Shakespeare

    To mark the occasion of 450 years of Shakespeare's birth, ambassador Whitting held a speech at National Library Cetinje.

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

  • Lewisham peace campaign wins Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

    Lewisham’s ‘10,000 Hands’ peace campaign was announced as the latest winner of the Prime Minister’s Big Society Award by David Cameron.

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

  • New £2m fund to help older people stay healthy next winter

    The new funding will help community and volunteer-led projects provide extra support to older people next winter.

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

  • By George! England's traditional counties can return to England’s roads

    Planning rules have been changed to allow councils to put up boundary signs marking traditional English counties.

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

  • St George’s Day 2014: David Cameron’s message

    The Prime Minister reflects on England’s role in the United Kingdom in his St George’s Day message.

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

  • Afghanistan and its neighbourhood

    Remarks by Sir James Bevan KCMG, UK High Commissioner to India, to the Delhi Policy Group, 22 April 2014.

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

  • Luxembourg Poetry Festival to welcome Gillian Clarke

    Ambassador Alice Walpole is looking forward to Gillian Clarke, National Poet of Wales, visiting Luxembourg over the last weekend of April.

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

  • Female business champion appointed to help new and growing firms

    Lorely Burt MP has been appointed ‘women in enterprise’ champion.

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

  • The British Embassy Kyiv is closed over Easter

    The Embassy is closed for Good Friday and Easter Monday holidays.

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

  • Baroness Warsi sends her best wishes to those who are celebrating Easter

    Easter message from Baroness Warsi.

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

  • Office closure in Vietnam

    The British Embassy Hanoi and British Consulate-General Hochiminh city will be closed from 14 to 21 April for Easter holidays

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

  • Office closure in Vietnam

    The British Embassy Hanoi and British Consulate-General Hochiminh city will be closed from 14 to 21 April for Easter holidays

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

  • Nick Clegg's Easter 2014 message

    Message by the Deputy Prime Minister to mark Easter.

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

  • Taipei office closures

    The British Trade & Cultural Office will be closed on 18 & 21 April 2014 for Easter holidays.

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