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  • Constable of the Tower of London: General Sir Nicholas Houghton

    The Queen has approved the appointment of General Sir Nicholas Houghton as the next Constable of the Tower of London.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Great British Festival 2016 opens in Qatar

    UK Ambassador announces celebration of British culture, education, tourism and business

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Parents in the dark about government’s flagship childcare policy

    A Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission survey reveals that nearly half of all new mums don’t know what support is available.

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  • Scottish Apprenticeship Week: join the Civil Service

    During Scottish Apprenticeship Week, we're encouraging school leavers in Scotland to apply for the Civil Service Apprenticeship programme.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Be Y♀urself Campaign launch: Empowering Women for our Future

    The British Embassy Beijing and Consulates across China have launched the Be Y♀urself Campaign to empower women in society and the economy.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK delivers to Lebanese Host Communities

    British Ambassador Hugo Shorter visited the village of Bissarieh and inaugurated two UK funded projects thanks to UKAID.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • RBS 6 Nations France v. England 19 March 2016

    Specific travel advice for rugby fans ahead of the match at the Stade de France.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Queen Rania Foundation Becomes Our latest Chevening Partner

    Queen Rania Foundation Becomes Our latest Chevening Partner

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Conference on a gender aspect in the minors’ rights in Kazakhstan

    Charmian Leaver, 2 Secretary Political, delivered speech in the conference titled Intersectional approaches to exercise the minors’ rights: a gender aspect. This is part of a project funded by the British Embassy Astana.

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  • Iconic Oval Cricket Gasholder Listed

    An iconic Victorian gasholder that has been the backdrop to test cricket at The Oval for more than 130 years has received Grade II listing from Heritage Minister David Evennett.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Celebrating and encouraging female Scottish business talent

    Scotland Office Minister Andrew Dunlop to hold roundtable discussion on developing more female entrepreneurs and business leaders in Scotland.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New British Embassy opened in Vientiane

    Sir Simon McDonald, Permanent Under Secretary at the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office has formally opened the new British Embassy in Vientiane.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The growth of social investment in the UK: Rob Wilson speech

    The Minister for Civil Society, Rob Wilson MP, delivered a speech on the government's support for social investment.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Minister celebrates increase in Pakistani Chevening Scholars

    Minister for Pakistan, Tobias Ellwood, hosted an event in honour of the Pakistani Chevening Scholars currently in the UK.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Bishop of Lichfield: Michael Geoffrey Ipgrave

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend Michael Geoffrey Ipgrave for election as Bishop of Lichfield.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • National Inter-Faith Dialogue Communique

    Communique issued at the end of the National Inter-Faith Dialogue held in Tamale

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • National Inter-Faith Dialogue

    National Inter-Faith Dialogue: ‘’Towards A Peaceful 2016 and Beyond’’

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Privy Council appointment: Dean Barrow

    The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Dean Barrow as a Member of the Privy Council.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Baroness Mone publishes ‘Be the boss’ review

    Findings of an independent review to help increase business start-ups in the most disadvantaged communities across Great Britain.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Environment Agency unveils new rod licence images

    The Environment Agency today (Tuesday 1 March) unveils its new design for this year’s rod licences.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government