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  • Generous public urged: think twice before sending unsolicited Christmas gifts to troops

    With the Christmas countdown now underway, the MOD is reiterating its plea to the general public not to send unsolicited gifts and packages to members of the Armed Forces. Whilst undoubtedly well-intentioned, such generosity has a multitude of unintended consequences...

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

  • Downing Street Christmas tree lights switched on

    Families with children who have life-limiting illnesses were among those who watched a special performance by X Factor finalists.

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

  • CDS and PUS send Christmas message to Defence staff

    Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) General Sir David Richards and the MOD's Permanent Under Secretary (PUS) Ursula Brennan have issued the following joint Christmas message of support and best wishes to all UK Defence personnel.

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

  • Chief Fire Adviser urges fire safe behaviour over the festive period

    The distractions of Christmas celebrations can often mean people put fire safety to the back of their minds.

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

  • Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree is cut

    Lord Mayor of Westminster Councillor Sarah Richardson and Mayor of Oslo Fabian Stang cut the Norwegian spruce for Trafalgar Square.

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

  • Public urged to keep postal system clear for families sending Christmas post to Afghanistan

    With just one week left for families to send Christmas cards and presents to their loved ones in Afghanistan, members of the general public are once again being urged to donate to charities and keep the postal system clear.

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

  • Oslo’s 2015 Christmas tree gift to Trafalgar Square

    A Norwegian spruce, the City of Oslo’s traditional gift to the UK, was cut down in the forest by the Mayor of Oslo and Lord Mayor of Westminster.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Football Remembers: Tokyo marks centenary of 1914 Christmas Truce

    British Embassy Football Club and partners hold international game as Tokyo joins global events to remember Christmas Truce

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

  • Prime Minister's 2018 Christmas message to the Falkland Islands

    Prime Minister Theresa May reflects on the events of 2018 in her Christmas message to the people of the Falkland Islands.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lifesaving aid for the Horn of Africa over Christmas

    British funded food supplies and medicines for 800,000 people will arrive in drought zones over the festive period

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

  • Christmas rail disruption

    Actions to be taken in response to rail disruption during Christmas 2014.

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

  • Call for a WEEE bit of recycling this Christmas

    A campaign is being launched today, Boxing Day, which shows the benefits of recycling and helps the public find their nearest recycling point…

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

  • Christmas boost for Midlands businesses

    With the season of giving now upon us, recent data has revealed growing international demand for British stationery and greeting cards.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • York sends Christmas wishes to troops in Afghanistan

    A giant Christmas card to soldiers in Afghanistan will be available for people to sign at the Mansion House in York this week.

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

  • Slowing the Flow scheme helped avoid Christmas flooding

    A pioneering natural flood risk management scheme reduced river peak flow by around 15-20% during the December floods, a briefing note published today (13 April) reveals.

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  • Over 70 NHS heroes fighting Ebola this Christmas

    British medics are being thanked for their work to defeat the disease in Sierra Leone.

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

  • Christmas holidaymakers remember: don't bring back a bug in your bags

    New research shows lack of awareness of the risks of bringing back products from outside the EU

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

  • Merry Christmas from the British Ambassador to Iceland

    Merry Christmas from HM Ambassador Stuart Gill and a reflection on his first year in Reykjavík.

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

  • Grant Shapps praises help for rough sleepers over Christmas

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps praises the army of volunteers who are opening the doors to people sleeping rough over the festive period.

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

  • Testing measures to ensure young people return to classrooms

    On-site Covid lateral flow tests for secondary pupils on return to school, with students and staff encouraged to test twice a week

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government