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  • New Church Commissioner: Ian Charles Watmore

    The Queen has approved that Ian Charles Watmore be appointed a Church Commissioner in succession to the Canon John Andrew Spence.

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

  • "Don’t let a lost passport spoil your holidays", warns British Embassy Brussels

    The British Consulate-General in Brussels has warned British nationals in Belgium to keep an eye on their passport.

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

  • Bumper day for Rural Broadband

    Thousands of local homes and businesses get access to superfast speeds as part of “Super Switch on Day”

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

  • Disability and health employment strategy launched

    Our new strategy sets out ideas on how to help more disabled people and those with health conditions get into and stay in work.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 17 December 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on fracking, the House of Lords, airport expansion and the Olympics.

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

  • Lost for words: rare UK dictionary at risk of export

    Culture Minister temporarily blocks rare export

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

  • Football is GREAT!

    Football - Ambassadors of Peace in Moldova.

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

  • Henley's 'living advent calendar' wins Big Society Award

    A project which turns the town of Henley into an enormous living advent calendar is the latest winner of a Big Society Award.

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

  • Public consultation launched on proposals to help listed building owners

    Plans to reduce red tape burdens for the owners of listed buildings are outlined in new public consultation.

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

  • UK joins EU heads of mission statement on Human Rights Day

    This year marks the 20th anniversary of the 1993 World Conference on Human Rights in Vienna.

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

  • Bigger role for women leads to better results for business

    Women’s Business Council publishes 6 months on findings and guide for employers.

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

  • GO Digital Conference 16 December 2013 – Check Against Delivery

    Ed Vaizey speech on Digital Radio Action Plan

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

  • Canon Precentor of Worcester Cathedral: Reverend Michael William Brierley

    The Queen has approved nomination of Reverend Michael William Brierley to be appointed to the Canonry in the Cathedral Church of Worcester.

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

  • LIBOR fines fund a further 24 armed forces charities and good causes

    More causes and charities supporting the armed forces community are to benefit from the £35 million Armed Forces Covenant LIBOR fund.

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

  • £5m for Scotland’s armed forces community

    Five Scottish charitable projects are set to benefit from £5 million provided by the latest round of Armed Forces Covenant (LIBOR) Funding

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

  • UN Integrated Strategy important for Sahel

    Statement by Sir Mark Lyall Grant, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, to UN Security Council Session on the Sahel

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

  • UK flags to be flown at half-mast for the funeral of Nelson Mandela

    UK marks former South African President’s funeral.

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

  • DCMS advent review calendar

    Our culture, media, sporting and equalities highlights of 2013.

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

  • FCO Minister responds to execution in DPRK

    Following reports of Jang Song-Thaek’s execution in North Korea, Minister Hugo Swire has expressed concerns about the unpredictable regime.

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

  • 'Why diplomats are like journalists'

    Transcript of a speech at annual media lunch, in New Delhi, Friday 13 December 2014 by Sir James Bevan KCMG, British High Commissioner to India.

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