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  • British High Commission marks Chevening's 30th anniversary

    British High Commission celebrates 30 years of Chevening and bids farewell to 2013/14 scholars.

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

  • British folk band attends International Music Festival

    On 27 August 2013 the 9th International Music Festival ‘Sharq Taronalari’ (Melodies of the Orient) started in Samarkand.

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

  • Thailand: Applications for 2014/15 Chevening Scholarships now open

    1 September 2013. 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

  • Thailand welcomes 200 English Language Assistants from Britain

    British Embassy, British Council and Thai Ministry for Education partner to launch the Thailand English Teaching Project 2013.

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

  • UK Chevening Scholarships for Nigerians celebrate 30 years.

    Over 1,050 Nigerians have benefitted from a Chevening Scholarship and are in positions of leadership across the country. This years applications open on September 1st.

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

  • British volunteers help disabled children in Moldova

    The British Ambassador, Phil Batson visited the boarding school for mentally disabled children in Orhei.

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

  • GSF #WhereDoWeGONow? Conference in Bangalore

    Building on the success of Global SuperAngels Forum (GSF) 2012 Conference, GSF facilitated a discussion platform for start-up and investor community to explore “where do we go now?” “how do we open new doors and explore the …

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

  • Parallel World

    The British Embassy has, for the last four years, organised the British Ball, a prom British style that seeks to raise funds for charities in working in Guatemala.

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

  • British Ambassador hosts rugby dinner

    The event was held in honour of Uzbekistan’s new Rugby Federation President, Senator Sadyk Safaev

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

  • Fencing North East wins Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

    An organisation supporting fencing clubs across the north east has been recognised by Prime Minister David Cameron with a Big Society Award.

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

  • British Embassy supports conservation of Giant Manta Rays on the Ecuadorean coast

    Dr Andrea Marshall, world expert on manta rays, will give a conference on 27 August in Puerto López, Manabí, about the importance of the conservation of this species.

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

  • British athletes set to benefit from cutting edge technology

    World class engineering will continue to support Great Britain’s elite athletes

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

  • Thatcher’s school is listed by Heritage Minister Ed Vaizey

    Decision to protect school in Lincolnshire follows advice by English Heritage highlighting the school’s architectural and historic interest

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

  • British High Commission Jamaica will be closed

    The British High Commission in Jamaica will be closed on Monday 26th of August for Summer bank holiday in the UK.

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

  • British Embassy Riyadh's Photo Competition

    British Embassy Riyadh launches a photography competition to search for the best image which demonstrates the friendship between UK and Saudi Arabia

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

  • London 2012 achievements signal sustainable way forward

    A new guide, based on the success of the London Games, shows how procurement can be sustainable – and value for money.

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  • High Commission in Botswana celebrates anniversary of London 2012

    British High Commission in Botswana and Brazil celebrate One Year Anniversary of the London 2012 Games & Kick-Off for the Rio 2016 Games.

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

  • British Embassy, Tashkent hosts Awards Ceremony

    On 23 August participants of the radio quiz “How well do you know Britain?” attended an awards ceremony held in the British Embassy.

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

  • British High Commission Banjul sponsors two Gambian students for post graduate study in UK

    The British High Commission is pleased to announce that Mr Dawda Jallow, and Ms Sainabou Wadda have been selected as Gambian Chevening scholars for the academic year 2013/14.

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

  • British Embassy Kuwait’s Photo Competition

    To celebrate the International Friendship Day,British Embassy Kuwait launches a competition for the best photo demonstrating the Kuwait-UK friendship

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