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  • Press briefing: morning 4 August 2014

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on WW1 commemorations, Ebola, the Help to Buy scheme and Gaza-Israel.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Events mark centenary of outbreak of First World War

    NI Ministers will be taking part in several centenary events over the coming days. You can also get involved in the commemorations.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 100 years on: Lest we forget

    Commemorative events to mark the centenary of the start of the First World War.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dedication of Glasnevin Cross of Sacrifice

    Theresa Villiers today attended a dedication ceremony a for Cross of Sacrifice at Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Andrew Murrison writes Letter to an Unknown Soldier

    Dr Murrison's letter is part of an arts project to commemorate the start of the First World War

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ambassador plants poppies in Vienna to commemorate First World War centenary

    Symbolic flower sown in the grounds of the British Embassy in Vienna as part of centenary commemorations marking the start of WW1

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Global Act of Remembrance marking Centenary of last day of peace before World War 1

    On 27 July the UK will participate in an event marking the last day of peace in Europe in 1914 as part of the Italian Government’s WW1 Commemoration programme.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Imperial War Museum London reopens to the public

    First World War galleries showcases new exhibitions for everyone to enjoy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Reopening of the Imperial War Museum: David Cameron’s speech

    The Prime Minister gave a speech at the reopening of the Imperial War Museum London.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Veterans' accommodation to receive £20 million funding

    The Prime Minister announces the 8 projects that will share nearly £20 million of funding to improve accommodation for armed forces veterans.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Mary Beard leads team of experts in WW1 tweetathon

    See highlights from the day-long #TalkingWW1 twitter event in our Storify.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cathedrals secure £5million for repairs

    Sajid Javid announces cathedrals across England set to receive almost £5 million for urgent repairs in the first round of First World War Centenary Cathedral repair fund grants.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Take part in #LightsOut

    4 August: Join DCMS and 14-18 NOW by marking the start of First World War through the #LightsOut campaign.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Secretary of State for Wales unveils new portrait of Duke of Cambridge

    Picture by Welsh artist Dan Llywelyn Hall to be auctioned for charity.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Villiers marks 98th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme

    The Secretary of State travelled to France to represent the UK government at the Somme anniversary commemorations.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • European Council June 2014: David Cameron’s statement

    Prime Minister David Cameron updated the House of Commons on last week’s European Council.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Outbreak of World War 1 brought to life online

    Foreign Office brings World War 1 diplomacy to life online with podcasts and live tweets.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Baroness Warsi attends WW1 Commemorations

    Baroness Warsi represents the UK government at commemorations in Sarajevo to mark start of the First World War.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Culture Secretary writes a Letter to an Unknown Soldier

    Part of a nation wide arts project to commemorate the start of the First World War

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cadets aim to raise £1 million for tree project honouring war dead

    Dozens of cadets will stand side-by-side in woodland poppy fields to mark the start of a £1 million First World War fundraising challenge.

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