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  • Friends or family coming to stay with you in Spain this easter?

    Tell them to look after their passports, warns British Embassy

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

  • Flood volunteers reception: David Cameron’s speech

    The Prime Minister welcomed scores of volunteers to Downing Street to celebrate their efforts helping communities during the winter floods.

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

  • New heritage provisions help those looking after listed buildings

    Provisions will make the listed building consent system more effective and efficient, reducing bureaucracy and cutting costs

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

  • British Diplomacy in the Information Age

    Speech given by Deputy Head of Mission on 3 April. This is an English transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered

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

  • Foreign language driving tests end

    Driving test candidates will now no longer be able to use foreign language voiceovers and interpreters on their test.

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

  • East Village springs to life as Olympic Park opens up

    Twenty-five acres of new parks, play space and wetlands are now open at the former Olympic and Paralympic Village for everyone to enjoy.

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  • The Queen and Pope Francis

    Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II meets Pope Francis at the Vatican

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

  • Baroness Blackstone reappointed as Chair of the British Library

    The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has reappointed Baroness Tessa Blackstone as Chair of the British Library.

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

  • Maria Balshaw appointed to the Board of Arts Council England

    The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Maria Balshaw as a board member of Arts Council England.

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

  • Trustees reappointed to The Theatres Trust

    The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has agreed to reappoint 5 Trustees for a second term as members of The Theatres Trust.

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

  • Museums remain a firm favourite for visitors in England

    Latest stats show increase in monthly visits compared to same period in 2013.

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

  • British High Commission supports Ugandan street children

    In March 2014, British High Commission, DFID Uganda and British Council staff raised over two million Ugandan Shillings for Retrak Uganda.

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

  • Elizabeth Truss speaks about delivering world-class schools

    Education Minister Elizabeth Truss speaks to The Spectator’s schools conference.

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

  • UK shares expertise in sports infrastructure

    UK experts visit Taipei to share experience in sports infrastructure and consultancy services

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

  • International Festival of Business 2014

    The International Festival of Business is to take place from 9 June to 22 July 2014 in Liverpool City Region, United Kingdom.

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

  • New independent panel to advise on services that put people first

    Announcement of an independent panel to look at how public services are delivered.

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

  • A Premier League week

    High Commissioner Judith Macgregor speaks about the Premier Skills in South Africa and the importance of sport.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister offers support for Iraqi Parliamentary elections

    Hugh Robertson calls for free elections in Iraq, and recognises vital role of Independent High Electoral Commission.

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

  • Prime Minister appoints Natural History Museum Trustee

    Lord Green has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Natural History Museum.

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

  • British Ambassador Simon Manley gets cooking with three Michelin star chef David Muñoz

    What can the British Ambassador to Spain and the Mohican-wearing, Spanish it-chef of the moment have in common?

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