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  • Olympic Legacy Project

    The construction of an all weather basketball court for Deaf children and youth in Mutare is completed thanks to British Embassy funding

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

  • Olympic Legacy Project

    The construction of an all weather basketball court for Deaf children and youth in Mutare is completed thanks to British Embassy funding

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

  • Cultural engagement in England on the increase

    Latest DCMS Taking Part Survey figures published for 2012/13, covering adults in England.

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

  • High Commission Canberra marks Armed Forces Day

    The British High Commission held a reception today to mark UK Armed Forces Day.

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

  • New policy on Proof of Life Certificates

    The Consular Section of the British Consulate-General Hong Kong can no longer witness Proof of Life Certificates for DWP.

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

  • Rainbow flag flown with pride

    The rainbow flag of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community has today (28 June 2013) been hoisted outside Eland House.

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

  • British expert on environmental communications visits Ecuador

    From 1 to 5 July, James Painter will be in Quito and Galapagos to give workshops for scientists, academics, and the general public.

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

  • Women and law

    A roundtable to discuss the barriers to women’s progression in the legal profession.

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

  • Fathers and body confidence

    Jo Swinson meets with fathers and parenting organisations to discuss fathers’ roles in promoting body confidence.

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

  • Women’s Engagement Newsletter: Introduction from Maria Miller

    Welcome to the summer edition of the women’s engagement newsletter.

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

  • £80 million boost for heritage

    Government investment to support charity to care for historic properties in the National Heritage Collection on a self-financing basis.

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

  • British gardens bloom in Moscow

    Deputy Ambassador Moscow Denis Keefe opened an exhibition during British Day at the Moscow Flower Show.

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

  • New campaign to get more young people involved in social action

    The Campaign for Youth Social Action has launched with the aim of doubling the number of young people taking part by 2020.

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

  • Eric Pickles hails Council Tax ‘5 year freeze’ and £3.8 billion for social care

    5 year freeze on Council Tax and £3.8 billion for social care announced in today's Spending Round.

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

  • International Day in Support of the Victims of Torture

    In a statement to mark International Day in Support of the Victims of Torture the FCO’s Minister for Human Rights, Baronness Warsi reaffirmed the UK’s support for torture victims.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister praises Singapore as the ‘Smart City’

    Mr Hugo Swire MP, Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, was in Singapore on 27 June 2013.

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

  • Trenches survey prompts preservation calls

    Findings from an archaeological survey of First World War practice trenches in Edinburgh have prompted calls for their preservation.

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  • Joint exercise between UK and Albanian armed forces

    The UK and Albania enjoy a growing and very positive military engagement.

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

  • Vacancy for Military and Migration Assistant in Albania

    The British Embassy has a full-time vacancy for a Military and Migration Assistant working in the Political section of the Embassy.

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

  • Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire conferred: Vivien Judith Rose

    Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire conferred upon Vivien Judith Rose.

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