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  • BDHC Kolkata supports Women's Interlink Foundation

    The Deputy High Commission Kolkata has supported the work of WIF for a number of years, with its vision of a world where disadvantaged women, vulnerable children and communities have access to basic amenities, and are empowe…

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

  • British Embassy closed for Eid Alfitr

    The British Embassy will be closed from Thursday 8 August till Sunday 11 August on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr.

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

  • Football travel advice

    Travel advice for British football fans travelling to Helsinki for the Arsenal/Manchester City “Super Match” on 10 Aug 2013

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

  • British Speaker welcomed to NZ with a Powhiri

    The Rt Hon John Bercow, spent the day meeting young New Zealanders and experienced a traditional Maori welcome.

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

  • Changes to passport services for British nationals

    From 12 August, UK passport applications from the Cayman Islands should be submitted to the UK with the original of the previous passport.

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

  • Pretoria Consular Offices will close briefly from 8 am to 10 am on 8 August 2013

    Pretoria Consular Offices will be closed briefly from 8 am to 10 am on 8 August 2013.

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

  • One year to go to First World War centenary

    Recognition for Victoria Cross recipients and help for war memorial restoration announced to mark historic anniversary.

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

  • Passing the baton from London to Sochi: A Celebration of Sport in Tashkent

    Olympic Legacy event at the Museum of Olympic Glory in Tashkent.

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

  • Sally Balcombe, Ian McCaig and Steve Ridgway appointed as Board Members of VisitBritain

    Tourism Minister Hugh Robertson appoints new trustees of British tourism promotion organisation.

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

  • Lisa Milroy appointed a Tate Trustee

    The Prime Minister has appointed artist Lisa Milroy as a Trustee of the Tate Gallery for four years, from 20 July 2013.

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

  • Olympic & Paralympic Legacy Event - Speech by H.E. Mrs. Marianne Young, British High Commissioner Namibia

    United Kingdom and Brazil celebrate One Year Anniversary of the London 2012 Games & Kick-Off for the Rio 2016 Games - Speech by H.E. Mrs. Marianne Young, British High Commissioner

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    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 Kolkata will be closed on 5 August.

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

  • International Friendship Day - Photography Competition

    Photo competition to search for the best images which demonstrate the friendship between the UK and Qatar.

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

  • Lady Mayoress hands over donation to Chilean charity

    Fundación Mi Parque is a non-profit organisation focused on restoring green spaces in underprivileged areas of Santiago.

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

  • The UK Honorary Consul in Dubrovnik, Sally Jean Marojica, died

    The UK Honorary Consul in Dubrovnik, Sally Jean Marojica died this week. Sara, as she was known to her colleagues and friends, was a consul in Dubrovnik for more than 30 years. HM The Queen made her an Officer of the Order o…

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

  • Suffragan Bishop of Tewkesbury: nomination of the Venerable Martyn Snow approved

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Venerable Martyn James Snow to the Suffragan See of Tewkesbury.

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

  • Suffragan See of Ebbsfleet: nomination of Reverend Canon Jonathan Goodall approved

    The Queen has approved the nomination of Reverend Canon Jonathan Michael Goodall to the Suffragan See of Ebbsfleet.

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

  • Weyhill Fairground Craft and Design Centre

    With a long and important historical heritage, this diverse centre has been revived for the benefit of the local community.

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  • Letting your passport expire can cost more than you think

    More than 6000 emergency passports issued in Spain last year

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

  • Peak District National Park: an example of a flourishing business

    Each year, there are nearly 90 million visitors to the English National Parks, contributing £4 billion to the parks and surrounding areas.

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