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  • phD Scholarships launched for Al-Azhar researchers in the UK

    The British Embassy launches phD scholarships for Al-Azhar researchers in top UK Universities

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Rio Paralympics 2016: Theresa May's message

    PM: "I want to wish all of our Paralympic athletes every success and I say to the whole country: 'Let's cheer them on to glory in Rio.'"

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK and The High Negotiations Committee of The Syrian Opposition

    On September 7 the UK Foreign Secretary will host the High Negotiations Committee of the Syrian Opposition (HNC) and numerous foreign ministers from across the world. During this time the HNC will launch their political visi…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Great Exhibition of the North

    Take part in celebrating your shortlisted city.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 23 Jamaicans and 1 Bahamian awarded 2016/17 scholarships

    The British High Commission is pleased to announce that 23 Jamaicans and 1 Bahamian have been awarded the 2016-17 Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Application process for Chevening Scholarships opened in Chile

    The Chevening Secretariat is accepting applications for 2017/2018 Chevening Scholarships until 8 November 2016.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Application process for Chevening Scholarships opened in Chile

    The Chevening Secretariat is accepting applications for 2017/2018 Chevening Scholarships until 8 November 2016.

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  • British Deputy Head of Mission in Spain listens to British residents’ concerns following EU referendum

    Local British residents had the opportunity to put their questions and thoughts on the EU referendum result to Deputy Head of Mission Tim Hemmings, Consul General Lloyd Milen and Vice Consul Lucy Gorman on Thursday 1 Septemb…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Two members reappointed to Big Lottery Fund UK Board

    The Minister for the Cabinet Office has reappointed Astrid Bonfield and Tony Burton as members of the Big Lottery Fund UK Board.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Measuring social value: series of case studies launched

    The Office of Civil Society has launched a series of case studies showing how providers apply social value.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • “INSPIRE EGYPT” and “Elevate: Women-Only Speed Mentoring”

    The British Embassy in Cairo launches “INSPIRE EGYPT” initiative with “Elevate: Women-Only Speed Mentoring”

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Caste discrimination: consultation

    Government to conduct a public consultation on the issue of caste and the Equality Act 2010.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Dean of Winchester: Catherine Ogle

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Very Reverend Catherine Ogle to be appointed to the Deanery of the Cathedral Church, Winchester.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • My internship at the British High Commission, Bridgetown

    Deshon Griffith blogs about his internship at British High Commission, Bridgetown

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Paddington Bear story writing competition: we have a winner!

    Several stories were sent, but Paddington Bear’s Letters created by Luciana Espinoza, from Colegio Peruano Británico, took first prize.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Oktoberfest 2016

    Important information for visitors travelling to the Munich Oktoberfest from the 17 September until the 3 October.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Thirty Greek students receive the Diana Award for anti-bullying

    The students were presented the award at a ceremony at the British Residence.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Suffragan Bishop of Berwick: Mark Tanner

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Canon Mark Simon Austin Tanner to the Suffragan See of Berwick.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PM reaffirms commitment to bold programme of social reform

    Prime Minister Theresa May will chair the Social Reform Cabinet Committee to make Britain better for everyone, not just the privileged few.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK further increases the number of Chevening Scholars from Pakistan

    The Chevening Scholarship is fully-funded by the UK government and allows scholars to pursue Master’s degrees in the UK in a course of study of their choice.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government