Skip to main content
Society and culture

News and communications

Skip to results

12,250 results

Skip to results
12,250 results sorted by Updated (newest)
  • Chevening Scholarships – supporting future leaders

    The application process will be open from 1 September.

    • Updated:

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

  • UK tourism sector boosted by latest spend and visitor statistics

    Office for National Statistics figures reveal UK tourism sector is seeing record levels of spend and visitor numbers since 2008.

    • Updated:

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

  • British Embassy Tallinn is closed on 19-20 August

    The embassy will be closed on Monday - Tuesday 19-20 August for public holidays.

    • Updated:

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

  • New mark to help separated parents choose the best support to work together in the interests of their children

    Organisations that help support separated families can apply for their work to be independently assessed and recognised.

    • Updated:

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

  • Pickles congratulates group bringing Hastings Pier back to life

    Work to begin to repair Hastings Pier following a successful community campaign.

    • Updated:

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

  • Solomon Islander to go to UK on scholarship

    Chevening scholarship winner, Janice Mose, was recently presented with her scholarship certificate by the British High Commissioner.

    • Updated:

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

  • 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games: PM visit

    Prime Minister David Cameron visited the Arena, athletics track and Athletes' Village for the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

    • Updated:

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

  • British High Commissioner in Namibia visits Otjikondo Primary School in Kunene Region

    H.E. Mrs. Marianne Young, British High Commissioner to Namibia visits Kunene Region and reports about her visit to the Otjikondo School

    • Updated:

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

  • Minister goes in for “hard raft” at Lee Valley

    Brandon Lewis paddles down the white water rafting course at Lee Valley White Water Centre.

    • Updated:

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

  • Advice for British nationals in Goa

    The British Nationals Assistance Office, Goa will remain closed on 16 August

    • Updated:

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

  • Governor and Minister of Border Control visit Haiti to discuss illegal migration

    Governor Ric Todd and Minister of Border Control and Labour Don-Hue Gardiner, accompanied by Permanent Secretary Mrs. Clara Gardiner, visited Port-au-Prince, Haiti to discuss illegal migration with the Haitian Government and…

    • Updated:

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

  • Changes to British Passport Service in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean

    We are making important changes to the way we deliver British passports.

    • Updated:

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

  • International Friendship Day-Photo competition

    The British Embassy Cairo is delighted to announce a competition to mark International Friendship Day

    • Updated:

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

  • Call for Bids: Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative Fund in Iraq

    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office recently launched a fund for the Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative (PSVI), within the Human Rights and Democracy Programme.

    • Updated:

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

  • New York tech companies encouraged to apply for GREAT Tech Awards

    Consul General Danny Lopez welcomed New York tech influencers to encourage applications for the GREAT Tech Awards, which are due 6 September.

    • Updated:

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

  • Brandon Lewis announces 100 community pubs are saved

    Pubs Minister celebrates 100 pubs being listed as assets of community value, helping to safeguard their futures.

    • Updated:

    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.

    • Updated:

    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.

    • Updated:

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

  • Information for British Nationals living in China

    For British Nationals living in or visiting China, please read the following information for our opening hours and services.

    • Updated:

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

  • Government and industry join forces to help get more women and girls in STEM

    Jo Swinson calls on experts to drive forward action to increase female representation in science, technology, engineering and maths careers.

    • Updated:

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