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  • British High Commissioner announces 2013 Charlie Perkins Scholars

    The British High Commissioner to Australia, HE Paul Madden, announced the recipients of the 2013 Charlie Perkins Scholarship.

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

  • British High Commissioner announces 2013 Charlie Perkins Scholars

    The British High Commissioner to Australia, HE Paul Madden, announced the recipients of the 2013 Charlie Perkins Scholarship.

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

  • Contest: Culture is GREAT – She Stoops to Conquer

    Win a pair of tickets for one of the shows of “She Stoops to Conquer” at the British Arts Centre.

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

  • New chairs for UK Sport and Sport England appointed

    Sports Minister Hugh Robertson announces appointment of Rod Carr CBE as chair of UK Sport, and Nick Bitel as chair of Sport England.

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

  • Prayer service for Lady Thatcher in St. Vitus Cathedral

    An ecumenical prayer service in memory of Lady Thatcher will be held in St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague on Thursday 25 April at 16:30.

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

  • Edinburgh parade marks soldiers' return from Afghanistan

    Soldiers of 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland marched through Edinburgh on Saturday to mark their return from Afghanistan.

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

  • We urgently need more Palestinian-British dialogue, not less!

    An Op-ed by Sir Vincent Fean British Consul General to Jerusalem.

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

  • Royal Navy returns to Glasgow after 20-year absence

    The Royal Navy's return to Glasgow after an absence of 20 years has been celebrated at HMS Dalriada.

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

  • Response to government consultation on child poverty measurement

    The Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission's response to the government’s consultation on better measures of child poverty

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  • British Embassy Dublin, Ireland: Early May closing

    The British Embassy in Dublin will be closed on Monday 6 May for the Early May public holiday

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

  • Minister Swire attends memorial service for British servicemen

    UK State Minister Hugo Swire attended a memorial service at the Bomana War Cemetery in Port Moresby where 440 British Servicemen are buried.

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

  • The UK celebrates Her Majesty the Queen's Birthday in Bahrain

    The British Embassy in Bahrain celebrated Her Majesty the Queen's Birthday on 18th April, with more than 200 guests.

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

  • Paralympics' Legacy Forum & Dinner

    The Paralympics' Legacy Forum discussed the rights and achievements of disabled people, and the success of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister attends Stephen Lawrence Memorial Service

    The Deputy Prime Minister attended the Stephen Lawrence Memorial Service today in London.

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

  • Minister launches online Gift Aid service

    Claiming Gift Aid repayments will now be quicker and easier for charities and sports clubs

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

  • Speech to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Credit Unions

    Government investment in credit unions will help them provide more services and help more people.

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

  • British Embassy Doha celebrated Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday

    The British Embassy celebrated the birthday of Her Majesty the Queen, with guests of honour HE Minister of Culture and the Mayor of London.

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

  • British High Commission celebrates the 87th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

    Tonight, guests from all over Pakistan gathered at the British High Commission in Islamabad, to mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 87th birthday.

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

  • UK wounded heroes to compete in US Paralympic Warrior Games

    With under one month to go, a team of UK wounded heroes will compete in the 2013 Warrior Games, which will be visited by Prince Harry.

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

  • Minister Swire meets with former UK scholars

    UK State Minister Hugo Swire hosts afternoon tea for former UK scholars and announces winner of British High Commission’s Essay winner.

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