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  • Harris Tweed Celebrates UK Revival at the Scotland Office

    As London Fashion Week opened in the capital, Harris Tweed took centre stage yesterday (Monday 22 February) celebrating the UK’s revived love affair with the luxury hand-woven fabric.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Three French War Memorials are listed to mark Battle of Verdun Centenary

    Three memorials dedicated to the bravery and sacrifice of French soldiers during the First World War have been listed and upgraded to mark the centenary of the Battle of Verdun.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • '2015 was a big year for UK and India'

    Remarks by Bharat Joshi, British Deputy High Commissioner in Chennai at the Queen’s Birthday Party, Thursday 18 February 2016

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Culture Secretary makes appointments to the Treasure Valuation Committee

    Roger Bland OBE and Christopher Martin appointed for five years from 7 February 2016, and Tim Pestell reappointed for two years from 12 February 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK in Kolkata - celebrating partnership 7-13 February

    The UK is organising a series of events to strengthen the cultural and business partnership with Kolkata.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK Government protects funding for Welsh broadcaster S4C

    Culture Secretary John Whittingdale confirmed new Exchequer funding from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport for 2016/17.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK Government protects funding for S4C

    Alun Cairns: "S4C longstanding part of UK's broadcasting landscape"

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Celebrating 20 years of Chevening in Hong Kong

    On 2 February, almost 70 Chevening alumni gathered at the Consul General's Residence to mark 20 years of the UK’s prestigious Chevening scholarship in Hong Kong

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK risks losing Lawrence of Arabia’s iconic robes and dagger

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed two items belonging to Lawrence of Arabia under a temporary export bar.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo heads to Melbourne

    The British High Commissioner lends GREAT campaign support to iconic Scottish spectacular for its five performance run in Melbourne this month.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Library support to jobseekers

    Gateshead library services' programme of work supporting jobseekers and young people in libraries

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  • Peterborough library service and Bibliotheca Open+

    Using technology to extend library opening hours.

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  • Understand Me: the communication library

    Development of accessible and relevant library services to families with disabled children

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  • HRH The Princess Royal visits Falkland Islands and South Georgia

    Princess Ann meets Islanders as she passes through the Falklands on her way to South Georgia

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK risks losing £5m portrait by Rembrandt apprentice

    A portrait by one of Rembrandt’s most talented apprentices is at risk of being exported from the UK.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British Ambassador hosts a dinner to celebrate Prince Mahidol Award British Scientist

    British Professor Sir Michael Marmot has been awarded Prince Mahidol Award Laureate 2015 in the field of Public Health.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government