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  • Congratulation Gambia Security Forces

    British High Commissioner congratulates Gambian Security Forces on child protection training

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

  • Brandon Lewis calls on punters to List Your Local as the first ever pub is bought using the Community Right to Bid

    April is CAMRA’s Community Pubs Month - celebrate your local pub.

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

  • Prime Minister's message for Easter

    PM: "This year's Holy Week and Easter celebrations follow an extraordinary few days for Christians."

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

  • Communities ministers' Easter message 2013

    Ministers reflect on the contribution that the church makes to our society as they wish Christians a very happy Easter.

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

  • Jo Swinson attends the Muslim Women’s Network AGM

    The Minster for Women and Equalities speaks about ending violence against women and girls.

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

  • Our offices in Sofia are closed for Easter

    The British Embassy in Sofia will be closed for Good Friday and Easter Monday holidays.

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

  • British Ambassador to Uzbekistan's latest blog covers his visit to Nukus

    The ambassador recently went to Nukus, where he visited two museums.

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

  • British Embassy Tallinn is closed over the Easter holidays

    The embassy will be closed on Friday 29 March and Monday 1 April for public holidays

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

  • Funding boost for aspiring self-builders

    Housing Minister Mark Prisk relaxes the funding rules for the Community Right to Build.

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

  • The Foreign Secretary and the Film Star: High Commissioner's Blog

    British High Commissioner Ben Llewellyn-Jones OBE blogs about Foreign Secretary William Hague and UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie's visit to Rwanda.

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

  • The Foreign Secretary and the Film Star: High Commissioner's Blog

    British High Commissioner Ben Llewellyn-Jones OBE blogs about Foreign Secretary William Hague and UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie's visit to Rwanda.

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

  • British High Commission and iCentre launch 'aMaZeUs’ competition

    The British High Commission and iCentre launched their ‘aMaZeUs’ competition to redesign the High Commission’s hybrid Prius car.

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

  • High Commissioner's speech at St Paul's College International Youth Awards

    British High Commissioner Marianne Young encouraged students to participate in this prestigious award programme, affiliated to the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

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

  • Appointment of Lord and Lady Justices of Appeal

    The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Lord and Lady Justices of Appeal.

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

  • Community Action Through Sport (CATS) wins Big Society Award

    Cornwall and Devon organisation commended for recognising positive community action by young people through sport and social activities.

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

  • British Embassy Quito reception coincides with 128th Inter-Parliamentary Union

    Reception held for Inter-Parliamentary Union Delegates and local guests in Quito.

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

  • Review of E-Lending Published

    Pilot Projects will test best business models

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

  • Britain's biggest gun aims for Netherlands

    The UK's largest artillery piece, 1 of 12 surviving wartime railway howitzers in the world, is being moved for exhibition in the Netherlands.

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

  • Ed Vaizey announces transfer of authors' Public Lending Right to British Library

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey today confirmed that, following a public consultation, the Government is to go ahead with the transfer of the running of the Public Lending Right (PLR) scheme to the British Library. PLR is the ri…

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

  • Arctic convoy heroes honoured

    Royal Navy and Merchant Navy sailors have received long-awaited Arctic Convoy Medals from Prime Minister David Cameron

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