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  • International visitors will grow to 40 million per year by 2020, says Maria Miller

    Culture Secretary announces strategy to increase tourism spending in Britain

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

  • Advancing UK-US partnerships in Colorado

    British Consul General Beverley Simpson undertook a visit to the Four Corners region in the south-west of Colorado.

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

  • Mental health first aid training for veterans and their families

    Up to 6,400 former military personnel and their families will be offered training to help veterans experiencing mental health problems.

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

  • International Labour Day - British Embassy Vientiane Closure

    The British Embassy in Vientiane will be closed on Wednesday May 1 in observance of the International Labour Day holiday.

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

  • VisitBritain's tourism strategy

    Speech by Culture Secretary Maria Miller on the launch of VisitBritain's tourism strategy

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

  • Royal Mail – Ensuring long term success

    Government intends to give Royal Mail access to the capital and commercial disciplines that it will need to have a sustainable future.

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

  • Soldiers get on their bikes

    The Metropolitan Police has donated 40 used, lost and stolen bicycles to soldiers of 2nd Battalion The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment.

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

  • Mark Hanson reappointed as a board member of UK Sport for a second term

    Hugh Robertson, Minister for Sport and the Olympics has reappointed Mark Hanson as a board member of UK Sport until March 2016.

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

  • Hurricane Ike funding decision letters ready for collection

    The 235 Turks and Caicos Island households battered by Hurricane Ike in 2008 find out if EU funds will rebuild their homes.

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

  • Warner Bros celebrates first UK studio opening

    Ed Vaizey joins royalty at facility's inauguration in Leavesden.

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

  • Office closure: British Embassy and Consulate General in Vietnam

    British Embassy and Consulate General in Vietnam closes on 30 April and 1 May for public holidays.

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

  • Citizenship ceremony at the embassy in Santiago

    Mrs. Claudia Griffin became a British citizen by taking an Oath of Allegiance at a ceremony celebrated at the British Embassy in Santiago.

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

  • Citizenship ceremony at the embassy in Santiago

    Mrs. Claudia Griffin became a British citizen by taking an Oath of Allegiance at a ceremony celebrated at the British Embassy in Santiago.

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

  • Chevening alumni in Jamaica and The Bahamas

    The high commission in Kingston has spent the last few months connecting with our chevening scholars in Jamaica and Bahamas.

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

  • Rise in number of children playing sport

    Latest Taking Part figures show increase in sport participation as London 2012 excitement grew.

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

  • Britain’s biggest music festival: a summer of free community concerts

    Communities Minister Don Foster has announced that 250 free concerts will go ahead this summer, featuring the best of local musical talent.

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

  • GREAT Britain MINI visits Luxembourg

    Tour is an opportunity to celebrate British culture and highlight British strengths across the 12 pillars of the GREAT campaign.

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

  • Michael Kahn awarded Honorary CBE for service to UK-US cultural relations

    Award honors Kahn’s more than 25 years of service to the Shakespeare Theatre in Washington & contributions he's made to UK-US cultural ties.

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

  • Chilean Year of Innovation launched at the British residence

    The UK, through the British embassy in Santiago, is collaborating with the Chileans on a joint programme during the year of innovation.

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

  • Privy Council appointment: Lord Spicer

    Lord Spicer appointed to Privy Council

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