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  • Marking Transgender Day of Remembrance

    Jo Swinson praises those who’ve had the courage to stand up and express who they are.

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

  • Villiers welcomes initiatives to Mark the Centenary of WW1

    The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland welcomes the UK Government's plans to mark the centenary of the start of World War 1.

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

  • World War I Heroes - battlefield tours mean children will remember them

    The Government today announced a new flagship scheme to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I (WWI) and give thousands of schoolchildren…

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

  • Plans set out to mark the centenary of the start of the First World War

    Prime Minister David Cameron today set out the Government's plans to mark the centenary in 2014 of the start of the First World War.

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

  • Prime Minister announces Government plans to mark centenary of First World War in 2014

    Prime Minister David Cameron today set out the Government’s plans to mark the centenary of the start of the First World War (WW1) in 2014.

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

  • Government announces scheme to commemorate WW1

    Details of a new scheme to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I.

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

  • Plans to mark World War I centenary announced

    Prime Minister David Cameron unveils plans to build a truly national commemoration, worthy of this historic centenary.

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

  • Prime Minister announces Government plans to mark First World War Centenary

    Imperial War Museum refurbishment and a series of national events among ways the nation will commemorate anniversary.

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

  • Speech at Imperial War Museum on First World War centenary plans

    The Prime Minister gave this speech at the Imperial War Museum in central London on 11 October 2012.

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

  • Maria Miller announces final funding has been agreed for Bomber Command Memorial dedication ceremony

    Culture Secretary Maria Miller today announced that the final £600,000 to close the funding gap for June's ceremony costs has been secured

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

  • Funding agreed for Bomber Command Memorial dedication ceremony

    Culture Secretary Maria Miller announces £600,000 package to close remaining funding gap. 

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

  • Who's made a big difference in 2012?

    Public encouraged to nominate voluntary organisations for The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Volunteering Award 2012.

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

  • A journey of discovery

    The London 2012 Paralympic Games begins with a science-inspired, wonder-filled opening ceremony

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

  • Celebration cauldron lit in Trafalgar Square

    First of four national ceremonies to create the Paralympic Flame

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

  • Bells mark start of the 2012 Games

    Big Ben was among the bells that rang in unison around the UK at 8.12am today.

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

  • DCMS cuts quangos

    Nineteen public bodies to be abolished or reformed.

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

  • Ballot for ringside seat at Jubilee celebrations

    Public can apply for seats near the Palace as details of procession route are also revealed.

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

  • Plan ahead for Diamond Jubilee weekend

    Visit Directgov website to help you get the most from the events

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

  • Queen unveils memorial to Bomber Command airmen

    A major public memorial to commemorate the tragic loss of 55,573 young Bomber Command airmen in the Second World War has been unveiled by the Queen at a ceremony in Green Park, London.

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

  • Bomber Command Memorial unveiled

    Poppies dropped over Green Park to remember lives lost

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