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  • Tourism set for a boost

    Report reveals tourism is crucial to economy

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

  • FCO Minister comments on the recent elections in Nepal

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire expresses support for Nepal’s Constituent Assembly elections and an inclusive constitutional settlement in Nepal.

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

  • Humshaugh village shop wins Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

    A Northumberland community group which saved their village shop has won a Big Society Award, Prime Minister David Cameron has announced.

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

  • Together in Service

    Eric Pickles' speech at the launch of a new £200,000 'Together in Service' grant programme to support multi-faith volunteering.

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

  • Launch of 'Together in Service' to support multi-faith volunteering

    Eric Pickles launches a new £200,000 grant programme that will celebrate the practical contribution faith communities make to society.

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

  • Step Up To Serve: making it easier for young people to help others

    A new campaign launches today to encourage more young people to get involved with helping others.

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

  • Prime Minister reappoints a Trustee to the Wallace Collection

    Professor Frances Corner OBE reappointed

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

  • National drive to boost disability employment: first ever Disability Confident roadshow tours Britain

    Conferences are taking place across the country showcasing the talents of the 6.9 million disabled people of working-age in Great Britain.

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

  • Tackling Homophobic Bullying in Schools

    Minister for Women and Equalities pledges support to tackle bullying

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

  • FCO Minister calls on Iran to improve human rights

    Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson welcomes adoption of UN resolution on human rights situation in Iran.

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

  • Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree is cut

    Lord Mayor of Westminster Councillor Sarah Richardson and Mayor of Oslo Fabian Stang cut the Norwegian spruce for Trafalgar Square.

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

  • FCO Minister welcomes UN Resolution on Human Rights in Burma

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire notes UN resolution and expresses concerns about human rights in Burma

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned at release of convicted war criminals in Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Foreign Secretary calls for urgent consultations following release of 10 convicted war criminals in Bosnia-Herzegovina on 19 November

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

  • Equalities Minister marks Transgender Day of Remembrance

    Helen Grant pays tribute to trans community

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

  • Lottery funding for First World War maritime centenary

    National Historic Ships UK receives funding boost

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

  • 10th anniversary of Istanbul bombing

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a speech at a memorial event in Istanbul marking the 10th anniversary of the Istanbul bombing.

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

  • Hull crowned UK City of Culture 2017

    Hull will be the next UK City of Culture - in 2017 - Culture Secretary Maria Miller announced today.

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

  • Tenth Anniversary of Consulate-General Bombing

    Visit to Istanbul by The Rt Hon William Hague, MP, Foreign Secretary

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

  • British Museum experts at the British Ambassador’s Residence in Argentina

    On Monday 4 November, Paul Roberts and Philip Marshall spoke about the exhibition “Life and Death in Pompeii”.

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

  • Proceeds of Crime Symposium at Barbados Supreme Court

    With support from the UK-funded Caribbean Criminal Asset Recovery Programme (CCARP), judges from all around the Caribbean are attending a Symposium designed to raise awareness of how confiscation and asset recovery can work …

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