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  • New streamlined planning guide launched online

    Planning Minister Nick Boles launches new national online planning guidance resource for public testing and comment.

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

  • Communication outage at British High Commission Banjul

    The High Commission's phone lines are currently not working and incoming calls cannot be received.

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

  • British High Commission marks Chevening's 30th anniversary

    British High Commission celebrates 30 years of Chevening and bids farewell to 2013/14 scholars.

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

  • British folk band attends International Music Festival

    On 27 August 2013 the 9th International Music Festival ‘Sharq Taronalari’ (Melodies of the Orient) started in Samarkand.

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

  • Brigadier Richard Smith visited Kazakhstan

    Deputy Commander of London District visited Kazakhstan on 20-22 August. He held seminars in Astana and traveled to Illisky Training Area.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Chief Minister of Gibraltar

    Visit reaffirms strong bonds between the UK and Gibraltar.

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

  • Revamped Antananarivo office opens

    Office on ninth floor operational for services

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

  • Government responds to cycling report

    A response to the All Party Parliamentary Cycling Group's 'Get Britain cycling' report has been published.

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

  • Syria chemical weapons attack: PM call with President Obama

    The PM held a further discussion with President Obama about the chemical weapons attack in Syria.

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

  • Brits caught out by unusual laws and customs

    FCO encourages people to research destinations before they travel

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

  • Chevening scholars for 2013/14

    The High Commissioner His Excellency Roderick Drummond today hosted a Chevening pre-departure morning tea for 2013-14 scholars Poasa Werekoro of Fiji and Janice Mose of the Solomon Islands.

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

  • Stay in touch with us through social media

    Follow news and activities of the British High Commission in Colombo.

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

  • Thailand: Applications for 2014/15 Chevening Scholarships now open

    1 September 2013. Applications for 2014/15 Chevening Scholarships, the prestigious global scholarship programme of the UK government, are now open.

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

  • British Ambassador’s speech at launch of SESAN-ENERGUATE nutrition project in Guatemala

    The British Ambassador, Sarah Dickson, gave a speech at the launch today of a nutrition project, "illuminating life through the window of a 1000 days" being run the Guatemalan Ministry of Food and Nutritional Secu…

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

  • British Embassy in Cairo open as normal

    Information about consular section and services at the Visa Application Centres

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

  • Syria: transcript of PM's interview

    Prime Minister David Cameron gave an interview about the chemical weapons attack in Syria.

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

  • Science, technology, engineering and mathematics education: update

    A letter from the Council for Science and Technology to Michael Gove on how best to educate future scientists and engineers.

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  • Job Vacancy - Governor's Office Grand Cayman

    The Governor's Office is recruiting a Policy Officer. Deadline for applications is 6 September.

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

  • Consular Services to British Nationals in the North of Portugal

    The office space associated with the British Honorary Consulate in Oporto will close on 31 August 2013

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

  • Visa Application Centres – Operational Update

    Information about services at the Visa Application Centres

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