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  • The UK has delivered over 80 Olympic Truce activities on every continent over the last 12 months

    Remarks by Ambassador Lyall Grant, of the UK Mission to the UN, at the “Passing the Summer Olympics Baton” event at the United Nations

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

  • British Embassy Beijing celebrates the legacy of 2012 Olympic Games

    On 29 July, British Ambassador to China, Sebastian Wood, hosted an event to mark the one year anniversary event of the London 2012 Olympics.

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

  • Statement on the judgement on the spare room subsidy

    We are pleased to learn that the court has found that we have fulfilled our equality duties to disabled people.

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

  • Cameroon Chevening Alumni: Promoting Women’s Rights

    Chevening Alumni celebrate 30th Anniversary

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

  • Nick Clegg calls on banks to do more to support ethnic minority business

    British Bankers’ Association agrees measures to support ethnic minority business as report finds good work is underway, but more to be done.

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

  • Cities youth employment boost

    Nick Clegg announces a new boost for the government’s flagship programme, the Youth Contract, to get young people into jobs that last.

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

  • Uncharitable activities

    Kenneth Dibble explains the Charity Commission's approach to dealing with mismanagement in charities.

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

  • Athletes shared their experience after taking part in London 2012

    To mark the anniversary of the Olympic Games, British Embassy asked two of the most successful Uruguayan athletes to share their experience.

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

  • Pubs showcased as part of Best of British

    Community Pubs Minister Brandon Lewis unveils a new campaign showcasing pubs as part of the best of British.

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

  • Ministers take part in the Big Iftar at mosques across the country

    Eric Pickles and Baroness Warsi attended Big Iftar events on Saturday 27 July.

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

  • Caste discrimination consultation programme timetable announced

    Process will start this summer.

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

  • Child Maintenance Service reaches next stage

    The new Child Maintenance Service (CMS) will open today (29 July 2013) to new applicants with 2 or more children.

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

  • Government internship scheme: experiencing life in Whitehall

    From school corridors to the corridors of Whitehall: youngsters get to experience life in government in a 2-week internship.

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

  • Olympic legacy: a year of progress towards lasting change

    Almost £10 billion economic boost and an upsurge in volunteering show strong progress against London 2012 legacy commitments.

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

  • Social Impact Investment Forum

    The Social Impact Investment Forum, a G8 event, was held on 6 June 2013.

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

  • StreetGames wins Big Society Award for bringing sport to UK doorsteps

    StreetGames is the latest winner of a Big Society Award for giving young people in disadvantaged areas sport and volunteering opportunities.

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

  • Chef needed at British embassy Santiago

    The British embassy in Santiago is recruiting a full time chef for the Ambassador's residence. The closing date is 2 August.

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

  • England's railway signalling heritage recognised

    26 signal boxes listed in joint English Heritage and Network Rail project.

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  • Celebrating the London 2012 Olympic legacy

    Sebastian Coe and Olympic medal winners celebrate the anniversary and the legacy of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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

  • £10m government funding for 2014 Tour de France

    Organising committee set up to manage 'Grand Depart' of world famous bike race.

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