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  • Press briefing: afternoon 15 July 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on the benefit cap, holidays, Syria and education.

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

  • The “Laughing Rembrandt” at risk of leaving the UK

    Last chance to keep the captivating 17th Century masterpiece in the UK.

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

  • Raising awareness of girls and women in South Asia being trafficked into “modern day slavery”

    The new Work in Freedom programme will protect those at risk of being trafficked for domestic work or garment-making in South Asia

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

  • Tourism is GREAT – Travel event at the British Consulate-General, St Petersburg

    Tourism is GREAT reception has been held at the British Consulate-General in St Petersburg together with BSI Group travel agency.

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

  • Drive to get more disabled people into mainstream jobs

    Disabled people on traineeships, supported internships, work trials and work academies to get additional help through Access to Work.

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

  • Arsenal – The Dream comes true

    Arsenal Football Club are the first English Premier League team to play in Vietnam.

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

  • The first Honiara International Film Festival

    British High Commission with other diplomatic missions hosted an international film festival together at the National Museum Auditorium.

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

  • FCO Minister concerned by arrest warrants for Muslim Brotherhood

    Alistair Burt expresses concern at arrest warrants for Muslim Brotherhood and warns politicised arrests won’t help Egyptian transition.

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

  • Rugby is GREAT and growing in Ecuador

    A free summer school for kids from 6 to 16 years old opens today. ¡Find out more about this British sport!

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

  • Mosaic wins Big Society Award: 6,000 young people to be mentored this year

    The Prime Minister has presented a Big Society Award to Mosaic, a charity bridging the gap between aspiration and achievement for young people.

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

  • Winner in BLOODHOUND SSC Helmet Design Competition

    “I love the bold and exciting South African theme of Dirk’s design, and the big sunrise and gemsbok adding a Northern Cape Element,”

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

  • Knowledge is GREAT: Chevening Scholarship Scheme celebrates 30th years in 2013.

    The Chevening programme began in 1983 and has developed into a prestigious international scheme.

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

  • Prime Minister: "social investment can be a great force for social change"

    The Prime Minister gave a speech at the Social Impact Investment Forum in London on 6 June 2013.

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

  • Black Country flag flies high in Whitehall

    The flag representing the Black Country has been hoisted above the department's offices to coincide with Black Country Day on 14 July.

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

  • Protecting your charity's reputation

    Sam Younger, Chief Executive of the Charity Commission, reflects on trustees’ duty to protect their charities’ reputations.

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

  • The Met Office

    The climate services provider has reduced its gender pay gap as part of its support of Think, Act, Report.

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  • Consul General in Ekaterinburg opened a LGBT film festival organised by Side by Side

    This is the first time Side by Side arranged such a festival in Ekaterinburg, having done so in many other Russian cities.

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

  • 11 Filipinos awarded UK Chevening Scholarships this year

    The British Embassy in Manila has awarded the Chevening Scholarship to 11 Filipinos for academic year 2013-2014.

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

  • Korean War remembered at Westminster Abbey

    A parade and service of thanksgiving was held at Westminster Abbey today to mark 60 years since the signing of the Korean War armistice.

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

  • UK holds first memorial day for the victims of the Srebrenica genocide

    On the 18th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, DCLG announces funding to commemorate and honour lost lives of Bosnians.

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