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  • Wales Office Minister meets Welsh winners of Big Society Award

    Wales Office Minister meets Welsh winners of Big Society Award

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

  • “Spend your time at the festival, not with us”, Foreign Office warns music fans visiting Spain

    British music fans heading for festivals in Spain this summer are being warned to keep their possessions safe from thieves if they want to avoid spending time with the police and British Consulates instead of enjoying the mu…

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

  • Armed Forces mark Her Majesty's birthday

    Military precision, colour and pageantry marked the Queen's birthday in London, both on the ground and in the skies above.

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

  • British nationals to be eligible for the Ushakov Medal

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced an exception to the current rules on the acceptance of foreign awards.

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

  • Consulate exhibition reveals unseen images of Chongqing past

    A unique exhibition of historical photographs comes to Chongqing on 14 Jun. It includes old images that were never before seen in the city.

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

  • Honours recipients in the education sector announced

    In total, 108 people received awards from across the Department for Education's spectrum of responsibility.

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

  • Arctic Star and Ushakov medal ceremony

    The Prime Minister and President Putin presented medals to Arctic Convoy veterans at a ceremony in Downing Street.

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

  • Sussex flag flies above Whitehall to mark Sussex Day

    The flag representing the historic county of Sussex has been hoisted above the department's offices to coincide with Sussex Day on 16 June.

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

  • Archbishop of Canterbury’s Representative to the Holy See awarded

    The Queen’s Birthday Honours List is published today, 14 June 2013

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

  • Eileene Parsons named in the Queen's Birthday Honours

    The Queen’s Birthday Honours List recognises individuals for outstanding achievement and service across the UK and the Overseas Territories.

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

  • Queen's Birthday 2013 Honours List recognises community service

    Eric Pickles congratulates all those from the local government, fire, voluntary, and community sectors recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

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

  • The Queen's Birthday Honours 2013

    The Queen's Birthday Honours lists 2013 are published today to recognise the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK.

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

  • 160 students start Whitehall internships

    More than 160 students have begun internships in Whitehall as part of a programme to attract talented individuals to the Civil Service.

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

  • Poverty statistics: Fall in number of children in workless poor families

    New annual poverty statistics out today, show how the number of children in workless poor families has reduced by 100,000 children over the past year.

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

  • Her Majesty The Queen honours Mr Peter Aagaard

    Mr Aagaard has been recognised for his contribution in the improvement of conservation farming in Zambia

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

  • Funding for Eastern Caribbean projects 2013 - 2014

    British High Commission offices in Bridgetown, Port-of-Spain and Georgetown invites applications for project funding

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

  • Future of Civil Partnerships review to start in autumn 2013

    Terms of Reference published for a formal review of the Civil Partnership Act 2004

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

  • More action needed on in-work poverty

    The Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission responds to the latest poverty figures published today

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  • FCO Minister Alistair Burt visits West Bank and Jerusalem

    The visit aimed to build on American efforts to re-launch the MEPP & strengthen the relationship between the British and Palestinian people

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

  • Helen Grant meets highly trained advisors providing advice on discrimination issues

    Women and Equalities Minister visits the Equality Advisory and Support Service.

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