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  • 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

  • Contest: Sport is GREAT – Argentina v. Great Britain

    Win a pair of tickets for one of the Fed Cup matches between Argentina and Great Britain.

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

  • Women on Boards – an open letter to business

    Lord Davies and the Women on Boards review team call on businesses to make sure that women are taking their rightful seat in the boardroom.

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

  • Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds MP visits Uganda

    The visit was part of a regional tour in preparation for the Somalia Conference in London next month.

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

  • Maria Miller calls on business leaders to redouble their commitment to women in the workplace

    Women and Equalities Minister sets out ‘a clear business argument’ for gender diversity.

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

  • British flag at half-mast in Kigali in memory of victims of 1994 Rwandan Genocide

    British High Commission Kigali marks 19th anniversary of genocide during official week of mourning.

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

  • British High Commission Kigali opens book of condolence for Lady Thatcher

    The book of condolence at the British High Commission will remain open from 9 to 12 April.

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

  • British Embassy in Antananarivo has moved temporarily

    The British Embassy has moved temporarily to the 4th floor of the same building, Tour Zital building, in Ankorondrano, Antananarivo.

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

  • British Embassy Cote d’Ivoire opens condolence book for Lady Thatcher

    The British Embassy Cote d’Ivoire opened a condolence book at the Ambassador’s residence at Cocody Quartier les Ambassades.

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

  • Privy Council appointment: Hon Lord Hodge

    Hon Lord Hodge appointed to Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.

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

  • Women on Boards: two years on

    Latest annual report published on the number of women represented in Britain's boardrooms.

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