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  • 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

  • Panos Karan concert in Teatro Sucre

    On 29th April at 7pm the concert pianist will play for the second time in the city and is giving away two tickets!

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

  • First World War Centenary: Rupert Brooke on Skyros, Greece

    23 April marks the centenary anniversary of the death of Rupert Brooke on Skyros.

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

  • UK condemns the violence against foreign nationals in South Africa

    The United Kingdom condemns the violence against foreign nationals in South Africa

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

  • UK marks Anzac centenary

    The bravery of both New Zealand and Gurkha soldiers will be honoured together during this year’s ANZAC Commemorations for the first time.

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

  • Εκδηλώσεις για τα 100 χρόνια από τον θάνατο του μεγάλου Άγγλου ποιητή Ρούπερτ Μπρουκ στη Σκύρο

    Αφιέρωμα στην μνήμη του Ρούπερτ Μπρουκ στο πλαίσιο σειράς εκδηλώσεων μνήμης για τα 100 χρόνια από τον Πρώτο Παγκόσμιο Πόλεμο

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

  • Star-studded concert announced to celebrate anniversary of VE Day

    Live Nation and BBC, in partnership with The Royal British Legion present VE Day 70: A Party to Remember.

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

  • The women of the Second World War

    A look at the role of women in the Second World War in the lead up to the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

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

  • The GREAT Debate 2014

    The GREAT Debate is an unique opportunity to celebrate the UK and India’s shared culture of vibrant discussion and debate.

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

  • Uruguayan athletes receive English language certificates

    The Embassy awarded scholarships to young people participating in the “Goal to the Future” programme.

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

  • Aluth Avurudda and Puthandu 2015: David Cameron's message

    The Prime Minister sends his best wishes to everyone celebrating Aluth Avurudda and to all Tamil communities celebrating Puthandu.

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