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  • Actor Ian Mc Kellen offered a Brittalk in Havana

    Famous British actor Ian Mckellen spoke to a large Cuban audience at the British Ambassador's Residence.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Disability Action Alliance: a new long term strategy

    The Disability Action Alliance is developing a new strategy focusing on its long term sustainability and more collaborative working.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Experience the best of Britain in Manila

    See why the UK is a great place to visit, study and do business while enjoying a great weekend at the British Festival in Manila.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 'Locking out women is bad for the economy and for society'

    Transcript of speech by the British Deputy High Commissioner Kolkata, Scott Furssedonn-Wood, at the roundtable consultation in Guwahati.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • We should not let outdated interpretations of the Charter be used to excuse inaction.

    Statement by Ambassador Matthew Rycroft of the UK Mission to the UN at the Security Council Open Debate on the UN Charter

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Disability Rights Fund

    Disability Rights Fund Releases First 2016 request for proposals

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Green light given to over 80 pocket parks

    More than 80 unloved and neglected urban spaces across the country will be transformed into green oases for everyone to use.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Supporting Women in the Scottish Economy - UK Government response

    The UK Government has today published its response to the Sawers Review on the role of women in the Scottish economy

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Nicky Morgan: Nowhere left to hide for gender inequality

    Nicky Morgan has announced new measures as part of the government’s plan to secure real equality for women and further reduce the pay gap.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Launch of Equal Opportunities in the Workplace booklet

    The British High Commission and the Legal Assistance Centre launched a pamphlet entitled Encouraging Equal Opportunities in Namibia.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Baroness Anelay visits Nigeria

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Anelay visited Nigeria to hold discussions on the protection of civilians in the fight against Boko Haram

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK in Ecuador in social media

    Find us and stay in touch! Also you can look for us using the hashtag #UKinEC.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK in Ecuador in social media

    Find us and stay in touch! Also you can look for us using the hashtag #UKinEC.

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  • British Embassy Quito launches project to support deaf children and their families

    A manual was prepared by Ecuadorean NGO “Fundación Vivir la Sordera” (Living Deafness Foundation) with support from the British Embassy Quito and British NGO Deaf Child Worldwide.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Nicky Morgan speaking at Deloitte about the gender pay gap

    The Minister for Women and Equalities talks about progress and challenges ahead on the new gender pay gap regulations at Deloitte's trailblazing transparency event.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK launches its first British Weekend in Honduras

    The British Embassy is inviting all Hondurans to get a taste of Britain during the celebration of its first British Weekend, a celebration on 27/28 February of British sport, food and education.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Heseltine launches panel of experts to kick-start estates regeneration

    A panel will look at how the layout of estates can be best used to deliver more quality homes that people can buy and rent.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Prince’s Trust celebrates 40th anniversary

    Minister for the Cabinet Office, Matt Hancock, joined MPs and ambassadors of the Prince's Trust to celebrate the charity's 40th anniversary.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Two new Trustees for the Imperial War Museum

    The Prime Minister has appointed Tim Marlow, and the Culture Secretary has appointed Paul Potts CBE, each for the four years commencing 1 March 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New chair and deputy chair of women on boards review will champion female executives

    A New chair and deputy chair of women on boards review have been appointed.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government