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  • Opportunity for UK exporters to network with Sri Lankan business

    Visit Sri Lanka from 27 to 29 November 2014 and learn about the opportunities available for British companies through our 3 day event.

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

  • UK Visa Applicants Arrested for Fraud in Sri Lanka

    A 42-year old Sri Lankan woman and her two adult daughters were arrested today.

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

  • Edinburgh Napier University launches Degrees in Sri Lanka

    Scotland-based Edinburgh Napier University and Spectrum Institute of Science & Technology Sri Lanka launched two new undergraduate degrees.

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

  • World Humanitarian Day

    19 August is World Humanitarian Day.

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

  • 50th anniversary of the last UK execution

    British Deputy High Commissioner in Colombo explains the UK’s view on the death penalty.

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

  • High Commissioner visits a leading apparel exporter to UK

    “George” is the trademark name of clothes sold in the UK supermarket chain Asda.

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

  • New Passport Pass-back Service Announced for Sri Lanka

    The British High Commission today announced the launch of a passport pass-back service for UK visa applicants.

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

  • Joint statement following the disruption of a civil society meeting

    The embassies of France, Germany, Great Britain and Switzerland urged the government to ensure freedom of assembly and expression in Sri Lanka.

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

  • Message from the British High Commissioner in Sri Lanka to mark Eid-Ul-Fitr

    The British High Commissioner in Sri Lanka John Rankin issued the following message today.

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

  • UK visa applicants arrested for fraud

    A married Sri Lankan couple who applied together for UK visas were arrested yesterday.

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

  • Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games to start tomorrow

    Message from the British High Commissioner in Sri Lanka to mark the start of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games

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

  • Verdict delivered of the murdered British national in Sri Lanka

    Statement from the British High Commission on the verdict of the Khuram Shaikh trial in Colombo.

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

  • Chevening at 30

    Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Minister of State

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

  • Search for the Queen’s Young Leaders

    An opportunity for exceptionally talented youth in Commonwealth countries.

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

  • High Commissioner on Global Summit to end Sexual Violence

    The UK continues to encourage and call on Sri Lanka to endorse the Declaration to End Sexual Violence in Conflict.

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

  • Ending sexual violence in conflict requires us to break the mould

    By Hon. William Hague, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and Angelina Jolie, UNHCR Special Envoy.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes announcement of UN investigation team on Sri Lanka

    The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has welcomed the appointment of a team of experts to investigate alleged abuses in Sri Lanka.

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

  • Queen's Birthday Party in Sri Lanka

    The British High Commission in Colombo held a reception on 19 June, 2014 to mark the official birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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

  • British Educator in Sri Lanka receives Queen’s Honours

    Well-known educator Elizabeth Moir Tenduf-La has been awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) by Her Majesty The Queen in her Birthday Honours List 2014, for her services to British education and the teach…

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

  • Sri Lanka marks the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict

    British High Commissioner hosted an event which comprised videos, theatre performances & a discussions on Sexual Violence in Conflict.

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