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  • FCO Minister calls for swift progress on Maldives elections

    FCO Minister of State Hugo Swire calls for elections in Maldives to move forward quickly and warns against further delays.

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

  • Recruit for Spouses wins Big Society Award

    Military spouse recruitment agency wins Prime Minister's Big Society Award.

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

  • Applications for Chevening Scholarships in Bolivia are open

    Chevening is the UK government’s global scholarship programme funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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

  • Back in Britain

    Our blog on how the First World War changed lives across Britain.

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

  • Remembrance Day Service

    The British Embassy will host a Remembrance Day service at the Commonwealth War grave in Fossvogur cemetery on 10 November 2013.

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

  • Remembrance Day Service

    The British Embassy will host a Remembrance Day service at the Commonwealth War grave in Fossvogur cemetery on 10 November 2013.

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

  • The sound of silence

    As London stands silent on Sunday at the 11th hour for the remembrance ceremony at the Cenotaph, 2 men will be shouting as loud as they can.

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

  • New cultural agreement leads to closer co-operation between Britain and Korea

    A new cultural agreement has been signed by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Maria Miller and the Korean Culture Minister Yoo Jinryong.

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

  • Armed Forces support London Poppy Day

    Royalty, celebrities and Armed Forces personnel took to the streets yesterday for the launch of the Royal British Legion's London Poppy Day.

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

  • The First World War: the Commonwealth contribution

    Baroness Warsi's keynote speech at the launch of 'The First World War: the Commonwealth contribution'.

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

  • Commonwealth contribution to First World War to be commemorated

    Baroness Warsi announces flagship programme on Commonwealth contribution to First World War.

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

  • How you can get involved

    Discover what's happening near you to commemorate the First World War.

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

  • “Culture is GREAT” : St Petersburg looks ahead to the Year of Culture

    St Petersburg cultural community representatives attend reception at the British Consulate-General ahead of the Year of Culture

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

  • Culture Secretary announces new UK Sport board members

    The new members to help build on the success of Team GB and Paralympics GB at London 2012.

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

  • Culture Secretary announces new Sport England board members

    New members will help strengthen community sport in this country and ensure the legacy from London 2012 continues.

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

  • Slaughter and May - winner of 2013 Opening Doors Award

    Slaughter and May won the Opening Doors Award for Best Outreach Programme.

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  • Channel 4 - winner of 2013 Opening Doors Award

    Channel 4 won The Deputy Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence at the Opening Doors Awards.

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  • Naomi Tamar - winner of 2013 Opening Doors Award

    Naomi Tamar won the Opening Doors Award for Inspirational Young Person.

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  • EE - winner of 2013 Opening Doors Award

    EE won the Opening Doors Award for Best Recruitment Scheme.

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  • Mark O'Reilly - winner of 2013 Opening Doors Award

    Mark O'Reilly won the Opening Doors Award for Inspirational Young Person.

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