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  • HRH The Princess Royal honours Jacques Rogge at Buckingham Palace

    The Princess Royal presented Jacques Rogge with an honorary knighthood for his service to the Olympics, in particular the London 2012 Games.

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

  • A message from the First Minister of Wales on St David's Day

    Carwyn Jones, the First Minister of Wales sends his warmest wishes on St David's Day

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

  • UK-Russia Year of Culture 2014

    This year sees the biggest ever programme of UK cultural projects taking place across Russia and an unprecedented showcase of Russian culture in the UK.

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

  • Sinking of DF Hydro 70th anniversary events in Norway

    The British Embassy participated in events marking the 70th anniversary of the sabotage of Telemark's heavy water plant during World War II.

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

  • Foreign Secretary remarks to media on Ukraine

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke on the situation in Ukraine following his talks with US Secretary of State John Kerry.

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

  • British Ambassador welcomes Dominican music students

    The Board of the Royal Schools of Music in London has just given the permissions needed for the implementation of the instrumental programme in the D.R as complement to the theoretical exams implemented in the country on 2010

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

  • 2014 Hillary Clinton Prize for Women, Peace and Security

    William Hague's speech on receiving the ‘2014 Hillary Clinton Prize for Women, Peace and Security’ at Georgetown University, Washington DC.

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

  • British Ambassador to Sweden’s speech on upcoming British IHRA Chairmanship

    Paul Johnston, British Ambassador to Sweden gave a speech on 24 February on the priorities for the upcoming British IHRA Chairmanship.

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

  • UK shows British-made documentary during EU-Africa Film Festival

    Ugandan premiere of “Searching for Sugar Man” draws record audience in Kampala

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

  • Falklands farewells Governor Nigel Haywood

    Governor Nigel Haywood CVO hands over his sword to the Speaker of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly

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

  • British High Commission Kingston hosts regional PPP Conference

    The British High Commission Kingston, in association with the Development Bank of Jamaica and UK Trade and Investment, staged a conference “Delivering Growth by Partnership- Sharing UK Capabilities in PPP”.

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

  • UK to lead the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance

    The UK will lead international efforts to ensure future generations can understand the causes of the Holocaust and reflect upon its consequences.

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

  • Diplomats Cricket Blues bowls PCB Whites for Solidarity

    Roots Millennium Schools, Pakistan supports a cricket match today at Islamabad between the Diplomatic Cricket Association, and the Pakistan Cricket Board President’s All Star Invitation Team led by its Chairman Najam Sethi.

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

  • Launch of Serbian edition of the Queen Elizabeth II biography

    The Serbian language edition of the “Queen Elizabeth – Life of a Modern Monarch” biography was launched at the British Residence on 13 February.

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

  • Great Entrepreneur

    HE John Marshall launched Great Entrepreneur, a joint initiative of the British Embassy and the British Council, sponsored by NESCAFE.

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

  • HMG expresses concern about sentencing in Bolotnaya case

    HMG spokesperson calls on Russia to apply the rule of law and to protect the right to freedom of assembly and expression

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

  • New ‘business banking’ service for child maintenance to benefit 40,000 employers

    A new service launches making it easier for businesses to deduct child maintenance from their employees’ wages.

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

  • Foreign Secretary saddened and disappointed by Ugandan anti-homosexuality law

    William Hague: this bill will increase persecution and discrimination of Ugandans, as well as damage Uganda’s reputation internationally

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

  • Sport is GREAT: British Embassy Riyadh launches Photo Competition

    The British Embassy in Saudi Arabia launched today a photo competition to search for the best image with a powerful caption to inspire people to play a sport.

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

  • Call for bids is open in Yemen for the the Human Rights and Democracy Fund

    The British Embassy in Sanaa is pleased to announce a call for bids to the FCO’s Human Rights and Democracy Strategic Programme Fund.

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