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The Consular Section at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata will be closed on Friday, 18 November 2016.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
One year after signing an agreement with the British Embassy, the Red Cross has taken fresh steps to get English speaking charities to work more closely with their local groups and to encourage more English speakers to volun…
A Norwegian spruce, the City of Oslo’s traditional gift to the UK, was cut down in during a ceremony in the forest outside Oslo by the Mayor of Oslo and Lord Mayor of Westminster.
Britain's social mobility problem is getting worse for young people.
Culture Minister steps in to prevent 18th century painting from export
National University and British Embassy celebrate a Shakespeare Day, featuring theatre, lectures and the first Lao Shakespeare book.
The British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur hosted the annual remembrance service to honour those who gave their lives in pursuit of peace.
Statement by Ambassador Martin Shearman, of the UK Mission to the United Nations, on the Third Committee resolutions on Crimea
Minister for the Constitution Chris Skidmore spoke to school children today in Manchester about the importance of politics and the democratic process.
Lebanese and Palestinian war veterans, who served with the British army in WWII, attended with their families Remembrance Day service
The service recalls the sacrifice of all those who have died in wars and conflicts.
£250,000 of ‘small grants funding’ is now available to boost diverse communities across the country.
Small, local charities can sign up for training in December 2016 as part of Government’s support for Local Charities Day
Before booking that trip, check to see if everyone’s passport is valid for entry into the country your family is planning to visit.
To mark Remembrance Day, British High Commissioner Fergus Cochrane-Dyet OBE said:
The Prime Minister pays tribute to members of the Armed Forces, both past and present, on Remembrance Sunday.
As of the 01 December the upper age limit for jurors in England and Wales will be raised from 70 to 75.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced that the Covenant Fund will work with Royal British Legion (RBL) and other charities to set up a one-stop service to better support the UK’s Armed Forces veterans community.
A minute’s silence will be held on Monday 14 November 2016 at 11am, in remembrance of those who lost their lives and all others that were affected by the Paris Attacks, one year ago.
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