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  • Arctic Convoys exhibition opens in St Petersburg

    British Consul General Keith Allan attended the opening of an exhibition on the Arctic Convoys at the Peter and Paul Fortress in St Petersburg on 28 April. In this blog, Keith talks about the remarkable story of the Arctic C…

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

  • British Consulate General in Ekaterinburg supports a World War II photo exhibition

    The exhibition “Triumph and Tragedy of WWII” is now open in Ekaterinburg at the cinema concert hall “Kosmos”. It will run until 30 May 2015.

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

  • British High Commissioner comments on today’s City Corporations elections in Bangladesh

    Robert W Gibson CMG hopes all parties must ensure that their response to today's events remains within the law.

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

  • Event in Beijing for British Nationals: UK Elections: Live Results

    British Nationals in Beijing are invited to the Ambassador's Residence Gardens to watch initial results from the UK General Elections on 8 May.

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

  • Reduced consular services at British Embassy Ljubljana

    Please check our consular working hours before coming to the Embassy in person.

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

  • "The role of Secretary-General is one of the most important jobs in the world"

    Statement by Ambassador Rycroft at the Ad Hoc Working Group of the Revitalisation of the Work of the General Assembly

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

  • Call for Bids: Dispute Settlement

    The bidding window for support to economic reform projects in Jordan is now open.

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

  • Call for Bids: Dispute Settlement

    The bidding window for support to economic reform projects in Jordan is now open.

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

  • The World’s War in Europe

    A look at the role of troops from the British Empire, Dominions and foreign nationals in the UK Armed Forces during the Second World War.

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

  • Red Arrows and historic buildings lit up to mark VE Day 70

    New details about the celebrations taking place on the weekend of the 70th anniversary of VE Day have been announced.

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

  • British Council announces 'Shakespeare Lives'

    'Shakespeare Lives' is a global initiative celebrating Shakespeare’s life on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of his death in 2016.

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

  • FCO statement on sentencing of human rights lawyer Intigam Aliyev

    UK deeply concerned by sentencing of Intigam Aliyev

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

  • Celebrating three great English exports in 2015 in Tanzania

    In 2015, England marks two major anniversaries. It will be 800 years since the Magna Carta was sealed and 750 years since the formation of the first English parliament.

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

  • British Deputy Ambassador launches student parliament at Cairo University

    British Deputy Ambassador at the opening ceremony of Model British House of Commons: “This is training for democracy in action and empowered young leaders will build Egypt’s future.”

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

  • Funding announced for veterans to attend VE Day 70 Commemorations

    Cost of travel funding available for Second World War veterans to attend events in London for the 70th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Haiti

    Sharon Campbell has been appointed Her Majesty's Non-Resident Ambassador to the Republic of Haiti

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

  • British Embassy Sofia celebrates the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta

    The Embassy is launching a comprehensive programme dedicated to the principle that no one is above the law.

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

  • Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) for the UK

    From 31 May 2015, Cayman nationals will be issued with a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) for travel to the UK for more than six months.

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

  • Vacancy: Projects Manager

    British Embassy invites applications for the position of a Projects Manager.

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

  • FCO statement on sentencing of Azerbaijan human rights defender

    UK deeply troubled by sentencing of Rasul Jafarov

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