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“I am delighted to support this year’s Small Charity Week”
Minister for Civil Society @HuddlestonNigel thanks all those involved in small charities and encourages everyone to consider how they can get involved in good causes
@SCWeek2022 | @FundrRegulator | #SmallCharityWeek
Small Charity Week 2022
Nigel Huddleston praises small charities and everyone who supports them
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We're increasing funding for music and sport in schools, from equipment to instruments, to help every child succeed
#NSSW2022 | @HuddlestonNigel
Find out more ⬇️
gov.uk/government/news/sport…
Investing in school sport and music
Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston visited Clifton Primary School during National School Sports Week to hear about the transformative impact of PE
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Great to see Nick Galvin again of @cooperscoborn school, meet some of his STEM students & talk about how we can engage local primary school children in science & tech. I love Nick’s passion for his subject & plans to give kids the skills they need for rewarding careers.
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With over 6,500 athletes from 72 Commonwealth nations visiting our city next month, we think it's only right they be greeted with a warm Brummie welcome🤗
Our Welcome Ceremonies will take place as athletes arrive at our #B2022 campus villages...
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‘@PrideHouseBham’s programme will include a Pride House presence at the 3 main athlete village sites for the first time ever at a Commonwealth Games
#B2022 #PrideHouseBirmingham @birminghamcg22
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This afternoon @PolishFamily hosted a Wimbledon-themed afternoon tea for Ukrainian refugees who have recently arrived in Merton to welcome them to the borough 🎾
We looking forward to welcoming 1,300 Ukrainian guests to The Championships on Middle Sunday.
#Wimbledon
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#Research should be part of the DNA of #CityofCulture, says a new @warwickuni report. Commissioned by @ahrcpress it puts forward 6 recommendations to strengthen future programmes.
Read the full story here ➡️bit.ly/3OtnAlq
#bradford2025 #Coventry2021
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Cyber-attacks are a growing security challenge for Commonwealth countries.
The UK will provide £15 million to help them defend against cyber-attacks and stand up to malign regimes.
#CHOGM2022
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The Queens Baton Relay has officially arrived in Northern Ireland delivered by @RoyalMail
#QBR #B2022
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Today marks the halfway point of #B2022Festival!
Look back on our amazing journey so far… and a snippet of what’s to come!!
Don’t miss out! Be a part of our 6-month celebration of creativity with #B2022Festival 👇
birmingham2022.com/festival
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Just 35 days to go to the opening ceremony!
Great to be in Birmingham today for meetings about the @birminghamcg22 Commonwealth Games and to practice my Perry the Mascot pose!
birmingham2022.com/mascot
@DCMS #B2022
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📢 TICKET ALERT! 📢
Limited tickets for Cycling and Artistic Gymnastics have just dropped. 🚴🤸
Be quick. These won't last long. 🎟️
Get yours at birmingham2022.com/tickets
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The Baton is inspiring people to come together and host moments of celebration ahead of the #B2022 Commonwealth Games.
Here are some highlights from the #QBR2022's journey through Scotland 👇
1/2 The Queen's Baton Relay is currently making its way across Scotland, before it passes into Northern Ireland tomorrow (24 June)!
As it travels, the Baton is inspiring people to come together and host moments of celebration ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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The cyber security sector generated £10.1 billion in revenue and attracted more than a billion pounds in investment to the UK economy last year.
Cyber Security apprentice Ben says that as cyber is a growing industry, there will always be something amazing to learn everyday 👇
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Many pensioners are reliant on a free TV licence, which slashes the usual £159 cost to nothing.
So we're making it much easier for older people to apply for or renew their free TV licence – easing the admin burden put on over 75s.
📺 gov.uk/government/news/low-i…
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Only 5 weeks to go until Birmingham hosts the Commonwealth Games. Join us at UK House @birminghamcg22 for business and international partnership opportunities 🇬🇧 🤝🌏
Register your interest 👉 linkedin.com/events/ukhouse-…
Read more 👉 gov.uk/government/news/birmi…
#UKHouse22 #B2022
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Scottish Secretary Alister Jack joined children and sportspeople in Dumfries today, as the town welcomed the Queen’s Baton ahead of the Commenwealth Games in #birmingham this summer #TeamScotland #CommonwealthSport #B2022 #Birmingham2022 @Team_Scotland
@birminghamcg22
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Great to join the @bigsocietycap event to launch the #OutcomesForAll report: bit.ly/3b7D4gE
We're proud to have enabled the growth of Social Outcomes Contracts (aka Social Impact Bonds) in the UK, inc via the Life Chances Fund. #SOCs can lead to better #OutcomesForAll
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⚽️ @PLCommunities are celebrating 5️⃣ years of #PLPrimaryStars this week - helping children stay active and gain new skills
🏫 84% of primary schools in England and Wales engaged
✅ 17 million attendances by pupils at club-led sessions
👩🏾🏫 275,000 resources downloaded by teachers
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Find out how we're improving security for 5G connectivity #LevellingUp | #DCIA
📢 @DCMS has just published the Smart Street Infrastructure Security report which explores the physical security landscape of street infrastructure.
To find out more ⬇️
gov.uk/government/publicatio…
#5G #Secutity #infrastructure
