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  • Eid messages 2014

    Ministers give their best wishes to Muslims in the UK and across the world for Eid.

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

  • British High Commissioner wishes Pakistanis Eid Murbarak

    Our warmest regards to everyone celebrating Eid ul Fitr, in Pakistan and across the world.

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

  • Eid Message by Chargé d'Affaires, British Embassy Riyadh

    Richard Wildash, Chargé d'Affaires, British Embassy Riyadh sends Eid greetings.

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

  • British Ambassador to the Philippines' Eid Message

    British Ambassador to the Philippines Asif Ahmad has sent warm wishes to Muslims celebrating Eid ul Fitr.

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

  • The British Embassy celebrates its first same sex marriage in Vietnam

    On Monday 28 July, the British Embassy celebrated its first same sex marriage in Vietnam since the UK’s Marriage Act changed.

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

  • Fletcher calls for building consensus, tolerance and moderation

    Eid falls at a time when many people are suffering. It is an opportunity to reflect on how we can build consensus, tolerance and moderation

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

  • British Embassy Staff Enjoy Iftar with Emiratis at Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre

    British Embassy attend a Ramadan Iftar at the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Cultural Understanding.

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

  • St Anne’s flag flies at heart of government

    Eric Pickles raises the flag of St Anne's on the Sea.

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

  • D-Day veterans to be awarded the Legion d'Honneur

    The French government is to recognise D-Day veterans with the country's highest honour.

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

  • British Embassy Announces Winners of the Art Competition in Uzbekistan

    In May-June 2014 the British Embassy held a competition for a work of art that best represents UK-Uzbekistan bilateral relations.

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

  • British ministers comment on deaths at UN school

    Foreign and International Development Secretaries react to deaths at UNWRA school in Gaza.

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

  • Global Act of Remembrance marking Centenary of last day of peace before World War 1

    On 27 July the UK will participate in an event marking the last day of peace in Europe in 1914 as part of the Italian Government’s WW1 Commemoration programme.

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

  • British High Commission closure

    The British High Commission offices closed on Monday 28th July, 2014

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

  • British Embassy Sofia launches Holiday Hangover 2014 campaign

    The prevention campaign encourages safe behaviour in Bulgaria’s most diverse and popular summer resort Sunny Beach.

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  • The Glasgow Games Showcasing the Commonwealth’s strengths

    Minister of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Hugo Swire MP, reflects on the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, which opened on 23 July, and the Commonwealth.

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

  • British Embassy Kuwait is closed for Eid Al Fitr

    On the occasion of Eid Al Fitr, the British Embassy in Kuwait will be closed from Monday 28 July until Wednesday 30 July 2014

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

  • Chevening Scholarships for Cuban professionals to study in the UK

    Applications for 2015-16 Chevening Scholarships for Cuban professionals are open until 15 November 2014

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

  • Chevening Scholarships for Cuban professionals to study in the UK

    Applications for 2015-16 Chevening Scholarships for Cuban professionals are open until 15 November 2014

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

  • Stjarnan FC v Motherwell FC

    Travel advice for Motherwell fans travelling to Iceland for the Stjarnan FC v Motherwell FC match on Thursday 24 July

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

  • Culture Secretary visits Glasgow School of Art

    Sajid Javid sees how £5 million of UK Government funding will help restore the fire-damaged Glasgow School of Art.

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