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  • Celebrating St Andrew’s Day in Scotland’s special year

    A blog by the British High Commissioner to India Sir James Bevan KCMG on Scotland's national day today 30 November 2014.

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

  • Celebrating St Andrew's Day in Uzbekistan

    St Andrew is the Patron Saint of Scotland and this day is an ideal time to think about the impact Scots and Scotland have had on the world.

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

  • HMS Iron Duke pays visit to Barbados

    Royal Navy warship HMS Iron Duke is to arrive in Bridgetown, Barbados on 28 November while on her return from a six-month deployment in the South Atlantic.

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

  • Informative event for the British community at ECU-911 in Quito

    The British Embassy held an informative event for the British community in Quito, jointly with SIS-ECU 911 emergency response service.

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

  • Leading the way: first female prosecutor in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa fights for women’s rights

    UK aid to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is helping the province be more ‘female-friendly’ and support women to come forward and fight for justice on crimes committed against them.

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  • Points of Light: November 2014 winners

    The Points of Light award recognises outstanding individuals - people who are making a change in their community and inspiring others.

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

  • Energy Charter Conference in Kazakhstan

    Speech given by the British Ambassador to Kazakhstan on November 27. This is an English transcript of the speech.

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

  • Baroness Randerson sees innovative research during Bangor visit

    Wales Office Minister Baroness Randerson visited Bangor University (Thursday 27 November) to find out about innovative research being done

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

  • Celebrating UK-Sri Lanka Ties: Cricket at the High Commission

    The British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, hosted the Sri Lanka and England national cricket teams at a reception at his residence.

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

  • Environment Agency flood defences ready for winter

    After the exceptional rainfall and storms of last winter, the Environment Agency has completed a record number of repairs to flood and coastal defences across Devon and Cornwall and is urging communities to make sure they a…

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  • Online Bargain Hunters Urged To Shop Safely On Cyber Monday

    Almost half of Britons admit they don’t always shop safely online.

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

  • How the government is supporting carers

    Norman Lamb, Minister of State for Care and Support, writes about the contribution of carers and new funding for projects to support carers.

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

  • Gateshead specialist arts college moves into brand new building

    Students and teachers benefit from £4.4 million rebuild as part of the government’s Priority School Building Programme (PSBP).

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

  • High Commissioner’s Blog

    Celebrating St Andrew’s Day in Uganda

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

  • Strategic Project Funding 2014

    Projects funded by the British Antarctic Territory in 2014.

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

  • Prime Minister welcomes RAF's first A400M Atlas to the UK

    David Cameron visited RAF Brize Norton to see the A400M Atlas Military Transport Aircraft, the latest addition to the Royal Air Force fleet.

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

  • UK steps up support for Iraqis facing freezing winter

    New support will ensure thousands of families can survive the first winter since being forced to flee their homes.

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

  • British High Commission screens “War Horse”

    UK shows Oscar-nominated film to commemorate WWI centenary

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

  • HGV changes to give fairer deal for hauliers

    The government plans to raise the national speed limit to 60 mph for lorries travelling on dual carriageways.

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

  • Research projects recognised by Landscape Institute awards 2014

    The shortlist for the prestigious Landscape Institute Awards 2014 included research projects commissioned by Natural England and Defra.

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