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  • Giving young people the vote of confidence by celebrating World War One's inspirational women

    New educational programme inviting schools to discover inspirational women from the First World War, celebrate their achievements and identify current trailblazing women.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Embassy's joint project with OSCE

    Project seminar on international standards on the independence of the judiciary in Ashgabat.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Earl and Countess of Wessex visit the Mentally Disabled Children and Families Project

    His Royal Highness Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex, and Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex, visited the Mentally Disabled Children and Families Project (MENCAFEP) during their recent visit to Sri Lanka.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PM speech on public life to mark the centenary of women’s suffrage

    The Prime Minister will today warn that ‘intimidation and aggression’ on social media is coarsening public debate, deterring people from participating in politics and threatening our democracy.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary statement on the state of emergency declared in the Maldives

    Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson gravely concerned about the declaration of a state of emergency in the Maldives.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Matt Hancock's speech at the 10 Downing Street charities reception

    Delivered on Monday 5 February 2018

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Theatres Trust reappointment

    The Culture Secretary has reappointed Tim Eyles as Chair of the Theatres Trust Board for a second term of 3 years, from 1 February 2018 to 31 January 2021.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Horniman Museum reappointment

    The Culture Secretary has reappointed Eve Salomon as Chair of the Horniman Museum Board for a second term of 4 years, from 14 July 2018 to 13 July 2022.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Historic Royal Palaces reappointments

    The Culture Secretary has reappointed Jane Kennedy and Sir David Cannadine as trustees of the Historic Royal Palaces Board for a second term of 3 years, from 19 May 2018 to 18 May 2021.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • National Citizen Service Trust Chair Campaign

    The Prime Minister has chosen to re-run the competition to appoint the Chair of the National Citizen Service Trust.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Rare early Georgian baby house at risk of leaving the UK

    Arts minister steps in to prevent miniature house from export.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Earl and Countess of Wessex meet Sri Lankan volunteers making a difference in their communities

    His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex met inspirational volunteers from Sri Lanka who have been recognised by Her Majesty The Queen.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PM announces new UK-China creative and cultural collaboration

    The Prime Minister will announce a new package of UK-China creative and cultural collaboration today, including commercial deals for a new Eden Project and LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in China.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Call for more retailers to become Disability Confident

    Britain’s high streets are being encouraged to make sure they’re not missing out on the skills and talents disabled people can bring to the workplace.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lord Ahmad speech: Why it matters to be intolerant of intolerance

    Foreign Office Minister Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon delivered a speech on religious tolerance at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Italy on 30 January 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Gold standard: The Touchstone Award

    The UK’s hallmarking system is one of the oldest and most robust in the world. The Touchstone Award aims to emphasise its continuing importance, as Marion Wilson explains.

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  • Dean of Liverpool nominated: 31 January 2018

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Canon Susan Helen Jones as Dean of Liverpool.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government commits to signing Tech Talent Charter to boost gender diversity in tech roles

    Minister for Digital and the Creative Industries, Margot James, will also write to major tech firms asking them to sign up to the charter

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government backs new memorial to Sikh servicemen

    The Communities Secretary confirms support for Sikh war memorial to mark the contribution made by Sikh servicemen.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Anti-Doping receives £6 million funding boost

    Budget increased in the run up to Tokyo 2020 to cement UKAD’s position as one of the leading anti-doping agencies in the world

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government