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An investiture ceremony was held at the British Embassy Tokyo on 23 February 2017.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
From April 2017, the Government plans to extend the requirement to provide a criminal record certificate to Tier 2 visa applicants coming to work in education, health and social care sectors and to their adult dependants.
Internet and telephone access issues resolved.
Japan celebrates the opening of its European office for medical research and development funding with a new agreement for collaboration with UK.
Japanese engineer Nobukazu Teranishi was recognised for his pioneering work on digital image sensors, alongside Michael Thompsett (UK), Eric Fossum and George Smith (USA).
Defence ties between the UK and Japan have been strengthened by a new agreement enabling closer joint work between our armed forces.
Watch our video message from new British Ambassador to Japan Paul Madden as we look ahead to a safe and prosperous 2017.
In Bangkok, British Embassy Bangkok and UN Women in Asia Pacific held talks to develop strategies to respond to the needs of survivors and to prioritise their well-being and security.
Japan’s Olympic Minister has come to Britain to learn about the UK’s experiences of running sporting events ahead of Tokyo 2020.
The UK and Japanese governments have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation strengthening cooperation across civil nuclear activities.
Boost for science, research and innovation partnerships from UK Chancellor’s Autumn Statement; 20% increase in government R&D investment by 2020-21
The Chancellor will visit South Africa, Japan and South Korea, to provide support to key industries for the UK economy.
UK and Japan research collaboration is high quality and increasing. Opportunities for joint activity in disaster resilience, health, oceans, and digital society.
The Youth Mobility Scheme 2017 for Japanese nationals will be opened in January 2017. This year will see the start of a new process following changes to the immigration rules.
British Embassy in Tokyo hosted this year's Remembrance Day memorial service in Yokohama.
Japan sends recon unit soldiers to participate in UK Surveillance and Target Acquisition (STA) Patrol exercise.
The government is committing an additional £4 million to the Plug-In Van grant scheme extending the eligibility to larger electric vehicles.
For distinguished service to the British Royal Collection, Majesty The Queen has appointed Professor Coaldrake to be a Member of the Royal Victorian Order.
Minister for Asia and the Pacific Alok Sharma spoke at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Tokyo, on international cooperation between the UK and Japan
Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling meets with Japanese investors in Tokyo
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