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  • UK commits to help raise standards of private security industry

    UK joins new international oversight mechanism for private security companies to help raise standards of conduct across the industry.

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

  • Chilean Independence Day celebrated in the Falklands

    Chilean residents of the Falkland Islands are guests of honour at Government House

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

  • Bomber Command crews honoured by New Zealand

    New Zealand's Prime Minister has paid his respects to those who bravely defended Britain and the Commonwealth during the Second World War.

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

  • Why now is the best time to be a young Indian leader

    Speech by UK High Commissioner, Sir James Bevan KCMG at the Young Leaders Forum in Mumbai Friday, 20 September 2013

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

  • Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme extended

    Changes to help listed places of worship with the cost of repairs and alterations

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

  • The Olympic and Paralympic legacy

    The British Embassy Tbilisi staff ran a Marathon in Kazbeghi to mark one year since London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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

  • Bringing people together through the arts

    Don Foster announces £400,000 of funding to get people from all backgrounds involved in local arts projects.

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

  • The British Embassy opens photographic exhibition on UXO

    British photographer Tessa Bunney shared her view on Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) clearance in Xieng Khouang province.

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

  • High Commissioner addresses veterans at Canadian Battle of Britain commemoration

    Speech by Howard Drake highlights the courage and sacrifice made by Canadians during the Battle of Britain.

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

  • UK calls for free, fair and peaceful elections in Maldives

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt urges all parties to respect the outcome of the ongoing democratic process in Maldives.

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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 2014-15 Chevening Scholarships for Cuban professionals are open until 1 November 2013

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

  • Call for Applications for 2014/2015 Chevening Scholarship Programme

    Applications for 2014-2015 Chevening Scholarships in Georgia are now open and will close on 1 November 2013.

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

  • UK supports human rights film festival

    Ambassador Judith Farnworth opens documentary film festival

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

  • Opening ceremony of UK Alumni Association in Mongolia

    British Embassy Ulaanbaatar launched UK Alumni Association during the visit of Lord Mayor of the City of London to Mongolia on 19-21 September.

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

  • Open House London weekend 2014

    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office will be throwing open its doors as part of the Open House London architectural festival this weekend.

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

  • Applications for 2014/15 Chevening Scholarships now open

    Applications for 2014/15 Chevening Scholarships, the prestigious global scholarship programme of the UK government, are now open.

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

  • Baroness Warsi expresses concern over death penalty in Bangladesh

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi deeply concerned over use of death penalty in Bangladesh.

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

  • British High Commission holds Chevening debate at the Lahore press club

    Chevening scholarships offer the potential future leaders of Pakistan, the opportunity to study for a post-graduate qualification in the UK

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

  • Lord Lieutenant for the County Borough of Londonderry

    The Queen has been pleased to appoint Dr Angela Garvey as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for the County Borough of Londonderry.

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

  • Last call for 2014 nominations for prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

    Nominations for the prestigious Queen's Award for Voluntary Service close on 30 September 2013.

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