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  • First World War soldiers finally laid to rest

    The remains of 2 First World War soldiers have finally been laid to rest nearly 100 years after they were killed in action.

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

  • UK world-leader in social investment – one year on progress report

    The UK is now the world-leader in social investment, according to a new report looking at progress towards supporting disadvantaged people.

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

  • Testing times: Fighting culture’s corner in an age of austerity

    Keynote Arts Speech by Culture Secretary Maria Miller.

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

  • Teenagers dig deep on Salisbury Plain to expand horizons

    The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is providing archaeological expertise and the opportunity for teenage students to dig deep into the history of Salisbury Plain to help build their confidence and self-esteem.

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  • Cutting Ofcom's red-tape

    Proposed changes to the legal obligations on communications regulator Ofcom will remove wasteful duplication and red-tape, Communications Minister Ed Vaizey announced today.

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

  • Governor of the Cayman Islands invites nominations for honours

    The Governor is seeking nominations for the Queen's New Year Honours 2014. Deadline for nominations is 15 May 2013. Forms and application procedure can be found below.

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

  • British Embassy Washington hosts EU Day Open House

    Join us on 11 May to celebrate UK culture, heritage, innovation and creativity: a bit of everything that makes Britain GREAT.

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

  • Prospects for the 2013 NPT Preparatory Committee

    UK Ambassador Jo Adamson discussed the 2013 NPT PrepCom Conference with civil society groups at the FCO in London on 15 April.

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

  • Eric Pickles: celebrate St George and England's traditional counties

    On St George’s Day, the government will formally acknowledge England’s traditional counties in the life of the nation.

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

  • British Ambassador marks International Earth Day at University of Uzbekistan

    George Edgar delivers speech on climate change and discusses its impact on policy development

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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

  • 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