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  • 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

    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

  • 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

  • Science, technology, engineering and mathematics education: update

    A letter from the Council for Science and Technology to Michael Gove on how best to educate future scientists and engineers.

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  • Job Vacancy - Governor's Office Grand Cayman

    The Governor's Office is recruiting a Policy Officer. Deadline for applications is 6 September.

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

  • Consular Services to British Nationals in the North of Portugal

    The office space associated with the British Honorary Consulate in Oporto will close on 31 August 2013

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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 Namibian President declared a national emergency in response to the worsening drought situation. 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

  • Syria: PM phone call with Prime Minister Rudd

    Prime Minister David Cameron has spoken to Prime Minister Rudd this morning about the situation in Syria.

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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

  • Foreign Secretary postpones visit to Stockholm

    British Foreign Secretary William Hague and Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt have agreed to postpone the Foreign Secretary’s forthcoming visit to Sweden due to the recall of Parliament

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

  • Ash disease found in Leicestershire

    The tree disease Chalara, also known as ash dieback has been confirmed.

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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