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  • Two million people have now fled Syria

    The number of refugees forced to flee fighting in Syria has reached 2 million people – half of whom are children, United Nations reveals.

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

  • Applications for Chevening Scholarships in Ecuador are open

    Chevening Scholarships cover postgraduate studies at UK universities as well as a living allowance, return air fare and health insurance.

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

  • Direct Lending Scheme launched to support UK exporters

    A new lending scheme will help overseas buyers purchase the goods of UK exporters.

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

  • Food and grocery industry opens its doors to 15,000 unemployed young people

    The Feeding Britain’s Future campaign gives over 15,000 young people a chance to gain skills and insight into the food and grocery industry.

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

  • Secretary of State sends condolences on death of Seamus Heaney

    The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP extends her condolences following the death of Nobel Laureate, Seamus Heaney

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

  • New government directors at NATS

    Richard Keys and Iain McNicoll appointed to board of National Air Traffic Services.

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

  • The UK supports the Freedom Online Coalition’s Joint Statement on the Socialist Republic of Vietnam’s Decree 72

    The UK and 20 other governments have issued a joint statement on the Socialist Republic of Vietnam’s Decree 72, which will impose further restrictions on the internet in Vietnam.

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

  • Inspired by A Taste of Britain: Food is GREAT campaign launches in Japan

    New campaign highlights the best of modern British food and drink, bringing together business partnerships, food events, social media and appointment of Harry Sugiyama as campaign Goodwill Ambassador.

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

  • Notes on neighbourhood planning: edition 6

    …Bulletin from the government's neighbourhood planning team about latest news and policy developments.…

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  • £5 million boost to cut pollution from local buses

    Eleven local authorities have been awarded grants from the Clean Bus Technology Fund, which will allow almost 400 buses to be upgraded.

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

  • TCI signs up to international convention on tax transparency

    Turks and Caicos Islands to sign Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters on 1 December, Council of Europe confirms.

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

  • Crime and policing news update: August 2013

    Regular update on the latest news and information on police and crime issues.

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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Burnley named most enterprising place in Britain

    Lancashire town received the accolade for commitment to small and medium sized businesses and successfully reframing perceptions of Burnley.

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

  • Stirling to host Armed Forces Day 2014

    The city of Stirling in Scotland has been announced as the host of next year's Armed Forces Day.

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

  • British Embassy Cairo opening times

    Revised opening hours for consular services.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: UN must get access to chemical attack site

    Foreign Secretary calls for urgent United Nations access to site of chemical attack in Syria and discusses UK efforts to support UN.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: We cannot allow chemical weapons to be used with impunity

    Foreign Secretary calls for strong response to the use of chemical weapons.

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