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  • Bearer party announced for the funeral of Lady Thatcher

    The MOD has announced the names of the bearer party who will carry the coffin of Baroness Thatcher at her funeral on Wednesday 17 April.

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

  • Flag-flying from UK government buildings: funeral of Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven

    Guidance on how UK government departments should fly flags on Wednesday 17 April.

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

  • British Heroes of the Holocaust

    Speech by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles at the presentation of 8 British Heroes of the Holocaust Medals to relatives of the recipients.

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

  • GREAT British Exhibition at Formula One concludes week of GREAT events

    The exhibition concluded a week of events as part of GREAT campaign to promote education, tourism, trade and investment overseas.

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

  • Decision letter on local inquiry into library provision in the London Borough of Lewisham

    Letter from Culture Minister Ed Vaizey to Mayor of Lewisham Sir Steve Bullock, explaining the Culture Secretary's decision on a local inquiry into Lewisham library provision.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report launch

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has launched the Foreign Office Human Rights and Democracy report for 2012.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report launch

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has launched the Foreign Office Human Rights and Democracy report for 2012.

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

  • Consulate General in New York honours 2013 Marshall Scholarship recipients

    Deputy Consul General Nick Astbury hosted a tea at the British residence in New York to honour the 2013 Marshall Scholarship recipients.

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

  • Sir Peter Ricketts reflects on Lady Thatcher’s time as Prime Minister

    British Ambassador to France Sir Peter Ricketts comments on the death of Lady Thatcher and on her time as Prime Minister.

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

  • Model G8 competition in Tashkent

    British Ambassador launches Model G8 competition in Tashkent.

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

  • Get writing: 2013 Commonwealth Essay Competition is here

    Run by The Royal Commonwealth Society since 1883, the Commonwealth Essay Competition is the world’s oldest and largest schools’ international writing competition.

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

  • International Roma Day celebrated in Romania

    British Ambassador Martin Harris visited a Roma community to better understand the challenges it faces. Find out more!

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

  • Changes to British passport services in Greece

    From 15 April 2013, British nationals in Greece will submit passport applications to IPS in the UK for processing

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

  • British Minister of State to visit Honiara

    Hugo Swire MP, Minister of State at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office will be visiting Honiara next week on 19 to 20 April.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister encourages parents in Oxfordshire to take up offer of free childcare for two-year-olds

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg today encouraged parents of toddlers in Oxfordshire to check if they can get free childcare.

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

  • Free childcare to be available for toddlers who turn two this month

    Deputy Prime Minister urges parents of two-year-olds to find out if they are eligible.

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

  • King's College Choir performs in Washington as part of US tour

    The world-renowned choir completes a US tour, which included a performance at the British Ambassador's Residence in Washington.

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

  • Army engineers strengthen community links

    A battalion of Army engineers has celebrated receiving the Freedom of Wrexham with a march through the Welsh town.

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

  • Harnessing the power of Palestinian youth

    New DFID programme to help young Palestinians engage with the PA and create a prosperous future for themselves and the Middle East

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

  • Harnessing the power of Palestinian youth

    New DFID programme to help young Palestinians engage with the PA and create a prosperous future for themselves and the Middle East

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