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  • A fine romance...

    The finest surviving copy of the 15th century romance Gillion de Trazegnies, has had a temporary export bar placed on it to provide a last chance to raise the £3,849,250 needed to keep the manuscript in the UK.

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

  • Lebanon: HM The Queen's Birthday Party kicks off with 'GREAT Britain...Beautiful Lebanon' theme

    At the Queen’s Birthday Party, British Ambassador to Lebanon, Hugo Shorter, spoke of UK and Lebanon's long-standing partnership that is both GREAT and beautiful.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Oscar nominees help launch Creativity Is GREAT campaign

    The British Consulate General Los Angeles celebrated the UK’s excellence in film with a reception to honour British Oscar nominees.

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

  • Britain makes wonderful things

    Transcript of a speech by Sir James Bevan KCMG, UK High Commissioner at the UK-India manufacturing reception in New Delhi.

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

  • Weird and wonderful finds by UK Border Agency

    Working at all UK ports, airports, harbours, marinas and private airfields, UK Border Agency officials regularly come across efforts to bring animals into the country illegally. Read on for the top ten weirdest finds. .

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

  • Gilty Treasure

    Culture Minister temporarily blocks export of rare centerpiece

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

  • The GREAT Festival of Creativity Shanghai

    The GREAT Festival of Creativity took place on 2 to 4 March 2015 and demonstrated the best of British creativity and the role it plays in creating competitive advantage in today’s world.

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  • Cheryl Gillan praises Celtic Manor team for wonderful Welsh Ryder Cup

    Welsh Secretary is sending her congratulations to Colin Montgomerie and his team for winning back the Ryder Cup for Europe - and to Sir Terry…

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

  • Longest stretch of England's coastline to open for public

    Progress on England's Coast Path with more miles set to open in the spring.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Lakes and Dales decisions create largest area of English National Park land

    Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss announces the decision to extend the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Sultan [of Oman]’s Armed Forces Association annual dinner

    Speech by Lord Astor of Hever, DL, Under Secretary of State.

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

  • UK risks losing rare watercolour of destroyed Henry VIII castle

    The earliest depiction of Nonsuch Palace is at risk of being exported from the UK unless a buyer can be found.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • More treasures for the nation’s museums and galleries

    Reynolds and Turner paintings included in the latest Acceptance in Lieu Scheme Report.

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

  • Acting High Commissioner's speech at the Queen's Birthday Party

    The Queen's Birthday Party was held on Tuesday 11th June at Gordon House, the official residence of the British High Commissioner.

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

  • Contest: Culture is GREAT – She Stoops to Conquer

    Win a pair of tickets for one of the shows of “She Stoops to Conquer” at the British Arts Centre.

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

  • James Brokenshire: building better and beautiful will deliver more homes

    New commission announced to champion beauty in the built environment.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • HMS Protector cuts through Antarctic ice

    The ship arrived in Antarctica for the first time two weeks ago after her long sail south from Portsmouth and is following up important survey…

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

  • £10 million Turner masterpiece may leave British shores

    JMW Turner’s famous work The Dark Rigi, the Lake of Lucerne at risk of export 


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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • JMW Turner’s final masterpiece of the Eternal City, Modern Rome – Campo Vaccino, under threat of permanent export

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a highly significant Turner masterpiece

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

  • British Airways’ first 787-9 Dreamliner arrives in New Delhi

    British Airways makes New Delhi the first destination for its brand new Boeing 787-9, the latest version of Dreamliner.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government