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  • Chevening Farewell Event 2013

    British Consulate-General in Jerusalem hosted reception for Chevening 2013/14 awardees.

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

  • Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander visits troops in Afghanistan

    Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander has visited British Armed Forces personnel deployed in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province.

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

  • Scottish independence: Michael Moore speech on the referendum

    Scottish Secretary Michael Moore outlines the case for Scotland remaining in the UK.

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

  • Adventure comes home with Russian Navy

    A Russian naval training yacht gifted by Prince Charles in 2003 to mark 300 years of the Russian Navy has dropped into her old UK home.

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

    …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 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

  • 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

  • British and Portuguese marines train together

    Marines from the UK and Portugal have taken part in a training exercise on HMS Bulwark to share knowledge of amphibious operations.

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

  • Waste targets beaten by DIY sector

    HISC report shows the DIY sector has surpassed targets with a reduction in waste sent to landfill and packaging.

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

  • British High Commissioner assesses drought in Namibia

    …The UK assesses the situation.

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

  • Nominate now for the Millies 2013

    Nominations are still open for the Sun Military Awards 2013 but there are less than 2 weeks left before this year's deadline.

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

  • A day of discovery for Scottish Secretary

    Independence referendum on the agenda as Scottish Secretary Michael Moore visits Dundee.

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