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  • British Embassy Manila remains open but services still limited

    The British Embassy in Manila is open but with reduced staff due to continued flooding in Manila.

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

  • Cebu shipping accident

    The British Embassy Manila is ready to offer Consular assistance to any British nationals affected by the incident.

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

  • Information Note - Changes to notarial and documentary services

    Changes to the notarial and documentary services offered at our missions overseas

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

  • US Blind Veterans Association to host British blind veterans at National Convention

    US combat-blinded service members will join six British legally blind veterans at the Blinded Veterans Association’s 68th National Convention.

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

  • Advice for British nationals in Kolkata

    Consular Section at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata will be closed on 13 August.

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

  • Advice for British nationals in Kolkata

    Consular Section at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata will be closed on 13 August.

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

  • Pretoria Consular Offices will close briefly from 8 am to 10 am on 8 August 2013

    Pretoria Consular Offices will be closed briefly from 8 am to 10 am on 8 August 2013.

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

  • MOD Police dog scoops top canine award

    A Ministry of Defence Police dog and his handler have scooped a top award at the British Police and Services Canine Association Dog Trials.

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

  • RAF rescues stranded family

    An RAF search and rescue crew have carried out a daring mission to save a mother and her 2 young daughters trapped by a fast-rising river.

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

  • Top tips for what to do - Forest Fire

    In light of the high risk of forest fires this season, British Consul Paul Rodwell discussed with Irene Rodríguez, Director of Emergencies for the Valencian Community, what should be done in the event of a fire.

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

  • Retained firefighters to be given access to fire service pension scheme

    Fire Minister Brandon Lewis launches a consultation on proposals to give retained firefighters access to fire service pension benefits.

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

  • New ‘common sense’ guidance will help fire service tackle riots better

    Guidance will help get the balance right between protecting people’s property and lives and ensuring the safety of firefighters.

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

  • Important notice for British nationals in Chennai

    Consular Section at the British Deputy High Commission in Chennai will only be open for emergency assistance on 11 July.

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

  • Statement by Michael Fallon on managing radioactive waste safely programme: publication of the 3rd annual report

    The 3rd MRWS annual report has been published today.

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

  • Fire service to receive financial support following Smethwick blaze

    West Midlands Fire Service is to be offered financial support following the large-scale Smethwick fire the government have announced.

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

  • Typhoon Force completes largest ever training mission

    The Royal Air Force has completed the biggest training mission ever undertaken by its Typhoon Force.

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

  • Troops get set to manoeuvre onto Salisbury Plain

    Some 400 soldiers are getting ready to manoeuvre onto Salisbury Plain to take part in a week-long final pre-deployment training exercise.

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  • Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV): update

    PHE maintains enhanced levels of surveillance and continues to review and update the information and advice on the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV).

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  • British Military assist KAZBAT with STEPPE EAGLE

    British Military assist the KAZBAT instructors to prepare their soldiers for Exercise STEPPE EAGLE in August 2013

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

  • Royal Navy's new 'eye in the sky'

    UK warships are to benefit from a new surveillance capability as part of a £30 million contract signed by MOD.

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