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  • British High Commissioner’s Statement on World Press Freedom Day

    British High Commissioner to Maldives and Sri Lanka issued the following statement to mark World Press Freedom Day, which falls on Saturday, 3 May:

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

  • British High Commissioner’s Statement on World Press Freedom Day

    British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka issued the following statement to mark World Press Freedom Day, which falls on Saturday, 3 May:

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

  • Financial boost for horseracing

    Horseracing industry to receive remaining share of Tote sale receipts

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

  • 'Lost' Welsh village unearthed by injured military personnel

    Injured military personnel have helped unearth an abandoned village as part of an archaeology project which aims to help their recovery.

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

  • Foundation set up to honour first British Muslim head teacher wins Prime Minister’s award

    A foundation set up in honour of Nawazish Bokhari is the latest winner of the Prime Minister’s Big Society Award.

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

  • HRC: 19th Session of the Universal Periodic Review Working Group, Geneva, 28 April to 9 May 2014

    The UK's latest human rights recommendations to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, 1 May 2014.

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

  • Human Rights Council: 19th Session of the Universal Periodic Review Working Group, 28 April to 9 May 2014

    Statement by the UK Mission Geneva on the Universal Periodic Review of the Democratic Republic of Congo, 29 April 2014.

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

  • Van Dyck self-portrait saved for the nation

    National Portrait Gallery and Art Fund appeal raises £10 million

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

  • British Embassy in Tashkent donates publications on human rights

    On 1 May 2014 British Ambassador George Edgar met Dr Akmal Saidov, Director of the National Human Rights Centre of Uzbekistan

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

  • William Hague welcomes support to end sexual violence in conflict

    Three quarters of all UN Member States endorse the Declaration of Commitment to End Sexual Violence in Conflict

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

  • Half-term fishing fun in Cornwall

    Are your children over 12? Do they enjoy being outdoors and active? If so, why not book them in on a day’s fly-fishing for beginners.

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  • New fund to help vulnerable young people

    Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd has announced more than £2.5 million funding to change the lives of vulnerable young people.

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

  • Mentoring young entrepreneurs in Morocco

    The Forsa business mentoring initiative is designed to help boost economic development throughout the region.

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

  • Transcript: Magna Carta Lecture 2014

    Foreign Minister Julie Bishop delivered the 2014 Magna Carta Lecture: A new paradigm in development assistance – harnessing the private sector

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

  • Changing attitudes to ethical investment?

    Stephen Roberts, Head of Legal Policy and Litigation at the Charity Commission looks at the changing attitudes to ethical investment.

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

  • Foreign Secretary congratulates Iraqi people on voting in national elections

    Foreign Secretary congratulates Iraq on holding elections and stresses importance of an inclusive political process.

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

  • TRH William, Kate, and Harry in Belgium for the First World War Centenary

    Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge William, Kate and Prince Harry will attend a service of remembrance in Mons, Belgium.

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

  • First World War Centenary cathedral repair fund opens

    Church of England and Catholic cathedrals in England can apply to new fund for urgent repair work.

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

  • Government names 16 Royal Mail investors

    Government names 16 Royal Mail investors who gave government the confidence to launch the Initial Public Offering.

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

  • Points of Light: April 2014 winners

    The Points of Light award recognises outstanding individuals - people who are making a change in their community and inspiring others.

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