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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

  • Public appointments to the Family Justice Council

    Christina Blacklaws, John Daly, District Judge Gordon-Saker, and Dominic Raeside have been appointed as members of the Family Justice Council.

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

  • Disability fitness instructor programme wins Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

    One year on from the start of the London Paralympic Games, InstructAbility has been recognised by PM David Cameron with a Big Society Award.

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

  • British High Commission Victoria helps Seychelles join international Paralympic family

    British High Commission Victoria and UK Sport have joined hands to help Seychelles become the first new International Paralympic Committee (IPC) member since the London 2012 Paralympics.

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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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  • MoJ audit of SERCO contracts - prison escort services

    The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and the Directors of Serco have today asked the police to investigate alleged fraudulent behaviour by members of Serco’s staff in their management of their Prisoner Escorting and Custodial Servi…

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

  • Chevening V4 project launched in Hungary

    Uniting great minds for innovation and competitiveness in the Visegrad Four

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • DH’s response to campaign on compulsory training for healthcare assistants

    Department of Health’s response to 38 Degrees’ campaign about compulsory training for healthcare assistants.

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

  • Government hails surge in older workers as 'key' to strengthening UK economy

    The number of people aged between 50 and 64 in employment in the UK has increased by nearly 2 million over the past 15 years.

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

  • Olympic Values Training in Dar es Salaam

    British High Commission through the British Council and partners funds Olympic values training project for 200 children in Dar es Salaam.…

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

  • Department of Health invests additional £30 million into cancer treatment

    The Department of Health has announced a £30 million deal to purchase 20 new radiotherapy machines.

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

  • New Council Tax cut for families staying together

    Ending unfair ‘family tax penalty’ will support extended families and provide more affordable housing.

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

  • GSF #WhereDoWeGONow? Conference in Bangalore

    Building on the success of Global SuperAngels Forum (GSF) 2012 Conference, GSF facilitated a discussion platform for start-up and investor community to explore “where do we go now?” “how do we open new doors and explore the …

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

  • Scotland and Northern Ireland defence estate procurement enters final phase

    The Ministry of Defence has invited final tenders for its Regional Prime Scotland and Northern Ireland estates contract.

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