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In Lebanon
  • UK continues to support Lebanon's economy

    Ambassador Shorter calls on PM Salam, condemns attack on BLOM Bank and reiterates UK's ongoing support to Lebanon's economy.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Happy 90th Birthday Your Majesty!

    British Embassy in Beirut celebrated two of the UK’s most widely celebrated icons: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and William Shakespeare.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Minister for Syrian Refugees visits Lebanon

    Minister visits refugee settlement and the UNHCR centre in Beirut during 2 day visit.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK leads new approach to prevent and respond to crises at the first-ever World Humanitarian Summit

    Pledges continue UK's leadership in providing education for children in crises and improving efficiency in the humanitarian system.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Justine Greening joins British students to fundraise for Syria’s children

    International Development Secretary visits Birmingham school to support UNICEF's Day for Change.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The more Lebanon can deliver, the more donors can give

    Lebanon has an opportunity to secure hundreds of millions in favourable loans which will boost the Lebanese economy and help create jobs.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • London conference: $550m for Lebanon this year

    The Ambassadors and Charges d’Affaires of Germany, UK, Norway and Kuwait pledged more than $550m this year for Lebanon.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK support to Lebanon's security agencies

    Ambassador Shorter inaugurates VTC room part of the UK's support to improve cooperation and coordination between Lebanese security agencies.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Minister Mokbel ends visit to the UK

    The Defence Secretary has reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to help Lebanon protect itself against terrorism, including the threat from Daesh.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK and Lebanon discuss tackling Daesh threat

    The Defence Secretary has reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to help Lebanon protect itself against terrorism, including the threat from Daesh.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Hammond announces £19.8 million to the Lebanese Armed Forces

    British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has ended a one day visit to Lebanon.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary visit to Lebanon

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond announces £20 million support to the Lebanese Armed Forces

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK provides additional funding for Lebanese Security Forces

    Additional funding will enhance security forces in Lebanon and help to improve regional stability

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK provides additional funding for Lebanese Security Forces

    Additional funding will enhance security forces in Lebanon and help to improve regional stability.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Justine Greening statement on 5 years of conflict in Syria

    International Development Secretary comments ahead of the 5th anniversary of the start of the conflict.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Shorter commends women participation in municipal life, IWD2016

    On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Ambassador Hugo Shorter hoped for more women participation in municipal life

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK delivers to Lebanese Host Communities

    British Ambassador Hugo Shorter visited the village of Bissarieh and inaugurated two UK funded projects thanks to UKAID.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British - Canadian partnership in support of the Lebanese Army

    The MOU secures an additional $500,000 for the Land Border Regiments Project, which supports Lebanese soldiers protecting Lebanon’s borders.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK continues to support LAF and State Institutions

    Ambassador Shorter after meeting PM Salam: 'We will continue steadfastly to support LAF and State institutions"

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Out of Syria, back into school

    Step into the lives of 2 teenagers from war-torn Syria in this 360° video story.

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