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  • Giving Tuesday Parliamentary reception 2015: Rob Wilson speech

    Rob Wilson spoke at a reception for people organising Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving on 1 December 2015, and their MPs.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Remembrance Day Ceremony in Bamako

    British Embassy and contingents organised an official ceremony at the christian cemetery in memory of those who died in the line of duty

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Canadian students use film to honour First World War heroes

    ‘Our Shared Past’ project highlights the gallantry displayed by Canadians during World War I.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New design and technology GCSE will inspire next top designers

    Qualification developed with industry experts, ensuring students are equipped with the skills employers need.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK and Namibia working together for mental health in the Correctional Service Sector

    UK provides training for Namibian correctional services for dealing with inmates with mental health needs

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Remembrance Sunday marked in Colombo

    The British High Commission in Colombo marked Remembrance Sunday with a commemoration service at the Liveramentu Commonwealth War Graves

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British High Commission charity ball goes off with a bang!

    British High Commission New Delhi hosted the Guy Fawkes Charity Ball on Saturday, 7 November.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Magna Carta 800 Global Tour comes to Hong Kong

    The British Consulate-General in Hong Kong is delighted to announce the public exhibition of an original Magna Carta as part of worldwide celebrations of its 800th anniversary

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Joint statement on Human Rights in infringements

    The European Union Head of Delegation,the Heads of Mission of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France,Germany, Ireland, Italy,the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the Heads of Mission of Canada, Norway, Switzerl…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Impact Readiness Fund round 2: £1.5 million funding announced

    Rob Wilson announced £1.5 million funding for a second round of the Impact Readiness Fund (IRF) on a visit to social enterprise Tapestry.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Remembrance Day service 2015 in Albania

    The British Embassy in Tirana held its annual Remembrance Day service at the Commonwealth War Graves in Tirana

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Greg Clark: remember UK war graves too

    Ahead of Armistice Day, Greg Clark is launching ‘The Living Memory Project’ to remind people of the UK's 300,000 war graves and memorials.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Customer notice for visa applicants about upcoming shopping festivals of 11.11 and 12.12

    We advise customers submitting their applications as early as possible during online shopping festivals.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Remembrance Day Service commemorates The Fallen

    The British High Commission hosted the annual remembrance service to honour those who gave their lives in pursuit of peace.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary congratulates Sierra Leone on eliminating Ebola

    Foreign Secretary welcomes Sierra Leone reaching Ebola zero. UK stands with Sierra Leoneans as they continue long journey of recovery.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • A slice of the Big Apple coming to a neighbourhood near you

    Some of England’s most unloved spaces will be transformed into Manhattan-style 'pocket parks' under plans unveiled today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British High Commission hosts Ugandan Premiere of SPECTRE

    UK brings James Bond to Uganda as High Commissioner hosts glittering reception in Kampala.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Pupils praised at WW1 commemorations

    Pupils used their experience on a government funded trip to the First World War battlefields to spread their knowledge in their community.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Big Bang @ Parliament: the importance of STEM

    Minister of State for Schools Nick Gibb speaks about the importance of an interest in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Launch of the Universal Learning Offer in libraries

    Ed Vaizey launches the Universal Learning Offer and discusses the valuable role libraries play in today's society

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government