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  • Organisations discover more about £6 million English language competition

    Communities Secretary challenges organisations to come up with innovative ideas to help more people learn English.

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

  • At risk of export: The painting that paid for the parties

    One of the last few examples of British landscapes by American painters in a UK collection is at risk of permanently leaving the UK.

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

  • Have your say on equal marriage

    Submit your views to the Public Bill Committee.

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

  • 'Media for Society 2012' award giving ceremony

    The British Embassy hosted the Hungarian Business Leaders Forum's ''Media for Society 2012' award giving ceremony on Wednesday 6 February 2013.

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

  • Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 2013

    Baron Selkirk of Douglas re-appointed as Lord High Commissioner.

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

  • Arts Council England and VisitEngland join forces

    Today Arts Council England and VisitEngland joined together in a cultural tourism-boosting partnership.

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

  • Last chance to save Britain’s first ever glimpses of the Kangaroo and Dingo

    Unusual 18th century paintings could leave the UK.

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

  • St Austell Community Kitchen wins Big Society Award

    Charity that feeds vulnerable and homeless people in Cornwall is the latest winner of the Prime Minister's Big Society Award.

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

  • Press briefing - morning 6 February 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the OECD survey, Libor and the EU Summit.

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

  • Review of foreign languages on driving tests

    A consultation on the use of foreign language voiceovers and interpreters on theory tests and practical driving tests has been launched.

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

  • Culture Minister defers export of Britain’s first Kangaroo and Dingo

    Two paintings by George Stubbs that gave the British public its first glimpse of strange creatures from the "New World" could leave the UK.

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

  • Equal marriage

    Exploding the myths and setting out what the Bill really means

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

  • Opening statement on Marriage (same sex couples) bill: second reading

    Opening statement on the Marriage (same sex couples) bill: second reading, by Maria Miller, 5 February 2013

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

  • Vulnerable claimants will get support they need under Universal Credit, Ministers tell select committee

    Ministers reiterated their commitment to supporting vulnerable claimants in their response to the Work and Pensions Select Committee Report.

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

  • Privy Council appointment: Justin Welby

    Archbishop of Canterbury 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

  • Privy Council appointment: Lord Justice Beatson

    Right Honourable Lord Justice Beatson 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

  • Press briefing - morning 5 February 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on equal marriage, Scottish independence and the EU Council.

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

  • 2013 Commonwealth Essay Competition

    The British High Commission is pleased to announce that the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) in partnership with Cambridge University Press has launched the 2013 Commonwealth Essay Competition.

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

  • Local businesses get workplace equality advice

    Jo Swinson meets Durham companies as part of regional roadshow.

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

  • Marking the journey of LGB&T equality

    February marks the annual celebration of LGBT History Month.

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