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  • Commonwealth winners from Ghana to receive special award from Her Majesty The Queen

    3 young Ghanaians have been selected to receive the prestigious Queen's Young Leaders Award 2017 from Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Tampon Tax Fund opens for new bids

    Minister for Civil Society visits a domestic violence organisation which has already benefitted from the Fund

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New strategy to help public library service prosper in the 21st century

    'Libraries Deliver: Ambition for Public Libraries in England 2016-2021' will help create a sustainable sector

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • World Aids Day 2016: Theresa May's message

    In her message for World Aids Day, Prime Minister Theresa May spoke about the importance of tackling HIV stigma.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British High Commissioner Marks St Andrew’s Day in Tanzania

    The British High Commissioner to Tanzania, Sarah Cooke, flew the Saltire at her Residence and gave speech celebrating the achievements of Scottish Women.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Charity Commission board appointments

    Three new appointments have been made to the Board of the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lord-Lieutenant for Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale: Richard Scott

    Richard Scott, the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry is appointed as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lord-Lieutenant for Western Isles: Donald Martin

    Donald Martin is appointed as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for Western Isles.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British High Commissioner hosts a reception event for returning Chevening scholars

    The British High Commissioner to Pakistan Thomas Drew CMG held a reception at the British High Commission in Islamabad for returning Pakistani Chevening scholars from 2015/2016.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Youth Mobility Scheme 2017 for Japanese nationals

    The Youth Mobility Scheme 2017 for Japanese nationals will be opened in January 2017. This year will see the start of a new process following changes to the immigration rules.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • St Andrew's Day 2016: Theresa May's message

    The Prime Minister celebrates Scotland's 'global cultural impact' and 'pioneering spirit' in her St Andrew's Day message.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Youth Mobility Scheme 2017 for Taiwanese youth

    The Youth Mobility Scheme 2017 for Taiwanese youth will soon be opened in January 2017

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  • Youth Mobility Scheme 2017 for Taiwanese youth

    The Youth Mobility Scheme 2017 for Taiwanese youth will soon be opened in January 2017

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Commemorating 'Palliative Care Day' in Paraguay

    On 7 October, the Embassy delivered donations to the National Cancer Institute (INCAN) to commemorate ‘Palliative Care Day’.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British Embassy Quito hosts Consular Assistance workshop

    On Thursday 24 November, the British Embassy organised a workshop at the Quito Contemporary Art Centre to share information about handling vulnerable cases.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Give to a good cause you love! Government supports #GivingTuesday

    Minister for Civil Society visits Small Acts of Kindness and sets out ways giving can be encouraged.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Baroness Anelay opens conference on tackling the stigma of sexual violence

    Survivors, experts and civil society will meet to discuss the challenges of tackling the stigma which often afflicts survivors of sexual violence. These discussions will be used to develop a Principles for Global Action docu…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Knighthood conferred: Andrew Baker

    The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of Knighthood be conferred upon Andrew Wiliam Baker.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PM: Historic summit will strengthen UK-Poland ties

    Prime Minister Theresa May welcomes Polish Prime Minister Beata Szydło to London for a summit to strengthen the UK-Poland relationship.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 'Burn survivors should not be ignored'

    Remarks by Rudy Fernandez, British Deputy High Commission Chennai at inaugural of new integrated Burn-Care Centre in Kerala, 23 November.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government