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  • Athletics School for disabled children a success

    The Uruguayan Athletic Confederation, with the support of the British Embassy, organised summer activities for almost 100 disabled children.

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

  • UK and South Africa further cooperation in the field of English Language

    Declaration of Intent builds on British Council work in English sector

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

  • Culture Secretary Maria Miller Keynote Arts and Culture Speech

    “What Makes Our Hearts Sing”

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

  • Culture and creativity – the key to our ‘Soft Power’ success

    Culture Secretary praises the value of arts and culture to the UK

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

  • London Fashion Week 2014 – Beyond a fashion event

    Minh Giang Tu, the winner of Aquafina Pure Fashion 2013 will represent Vietnam at London Fashion Week 2014.

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

  • Foreign Secretary speaks to Iranian Foreign Minister

    William Hague welcomes implementation of interim nuclear deal and reinforces need for a negotiated political transition in Syria.

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

  • Diocese of Exeter: Robert Atwell nomination approved

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend Robert Ronald Atwell, BA, MLitt, for election as Bishop of Exeter.

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

  • New youth skills commission launched

    On 15 January 2014, the Industry and Parliament Trust (IPT) and the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) hosted a dinner to launch the IPT Youth Skills Commission.

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  • Human Rights and Democracy Report 2012 - Afghanistan

    Technical preparations for the 5 April presidential and provincial elections remain on track.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy 2012-Iran

    There was no substantive improvement in the human rights situation in Iran between October and December 2013. .

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

  • Foreign Secretary deplores violence in Ukraine

    Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has called on all sides to address the concerns of the Ukrainian people.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy report 2012 - Pakistan

    During the last three months Pakistan has continued to grapple with numerous human rights challenges in an increasingly difficult security environment

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

  • BIS funding leads to Academy Award nomination

    A documentary from an Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funded project at the University of Westminster has been nominated for an Oscar.

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

  • Update on countries featured in Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The Foreign Office has published reporting on 27 Countries of Concern. The quarterly updates cover October to December 2013.

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

  • St Vincent de Paul volunteers secure Big Society Award

    Big Society Award for Christian organisation whose volunteers have given more than 1 million hours of voluntary work.

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

  • UK celebrates its unique creative talent

    On 16 January, British Embassy Beijing hosted a special evening reception to celebrate UK creativity.

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

  • Tate Modern signs corporate sponsorship deal with Hyundai Motors

    Tate Modern signs the largest and longest corporate sponsorship deal in its history with Hyundai Motors.

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

  • Have your cake and eat it: Minister sets record straight on street parties

    More people across the UK will be able to organise street parties, charity fundraisers and get-togethers without the fear of 'red-tape'.

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

  • Alemania y Reino Unido apoyan a México en la lucha contra el cambio climático

    Con 14 millones de euros los Gobiernos de Alemania y del Reino Unido apoyarán a México en la lucha contra el cambio climático promoviendo el desarrollo sustentable de la vivienda nueva en México.

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

  • Viral video helps boost students’ physics knowledge

    New project helping to raise standards in physics, maths and engineering.

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