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  • SHARP helmet rating scheme wins two awards

    The safety helmet assessment and rating programme has won two prestigious road safety awards.

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

  • The British Embassy marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

    The British Embassy hosted a high-level reception to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

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

  • UK and Italian excellence in creativity and sport come together

    Italian film premiere at British Ambassador’s residence celebrates UK-Italian creativity.

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

  • Upgraded RAF Puma takes to the skies

    The RAF has begun training on the Puma Mk2 helicopter following a multi-million pound upgrade programme.

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

  • Military Cooperation Plan for 2014

    UK and Kazakhstan Ministries of Defence agree military cooperation plan for 2014

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

  • Mediation – the best option for children

    Children can be spared the trauma of stressful court battles if their parents use mediation Family Justice Minister Lord McNally said today.

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

  • New improvements are introduced to the visa service in Russia

    People applying for UK visas in Russia are about to benefit from two new improvements to the visa service.

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

  • Uzbek British Trade and Industry Council discusses trade issues

    The 20th anniversary meeting of the Uzbek British Trade and Industry Council took place in the FCO in London on 21 November 2013.

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

  • British Embassy increases its support for agricultural development in northern Kosovo

    Ambassador Cliff praises Business Centre Zvecan’s excellent work developing rural livelihoods and increases project support.

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

  • Smartphone apps to treat obesity and alcohol abuse

    Small businesses have worked with Government to develop innovative fat busting and alcohol tracking smartphone apps.

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

  • The Embassy participates in the Christmas Charity Bazaar

    The 19th annual charity bazaar will take place on December 1st at Inter Expo Center.

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

  • The Red Arrows Visit Kuwait

    Her Majesty’s Ambassador, Mr Frank Baker OBE is proud to receive the Royal Air Force Red Arrows in Kuwait

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

  • Why a currency union would be bad for Scotland and the UK

    A background briefing note on proposals for a currency union.

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

  • HMS Daring visits Japan

    After supporting ongoing British relief efforts in the Philippines, advanced Royal Navy ship visits Tokyo for symbolic Japan visit

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

  • Advice for British nationals in Kolkata

    Consular section at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata will be closed on 28-29 November and 4-5 December.

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

  • Celebration of 60 years of the Coronation of HM The Queen in Chiang Mai

    The British Ambassador hosted a reception in Chiang Mai to celebrate 60 years of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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

  • UK and Japan work together to prevent killer bugs

    Antibiotics are central to modern medicine but infections from antimicrobial resistant (AMR) bacteria cause 25,000 deaths per year in Europe, and in Asia, 1 child dies every 5 minutes from AMR bacterial infections.

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

  • Embassy Closure for Public Holiday.

    Oman National Day

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

  • Deputy Ambassador opens new UK Company Sales Office in Tashkent

    Deputy Head of Mission officially opened the new sales office of UK Heavy Machinery, JCB’s authorised dealer in Uzbekistan, on 22 November.

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

  • Changes to passport services for British nationals in Bangladesh

    From 25 November 2013 the passport application process will be centralised and British nationals in Bangladesh should submit their application to the British High Commission in Dhaka.

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