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  • 50th anniversary of the last UK execution

    British Deputy High Commissioner in Colombo explains the UK’s view on the death penalty.

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

  • New Passport Pass-back Service Announced for Sri Lanka

    The British High Commission today announced the launch of a passport pass-back service for UK visa applicants.

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

  • UKVI Visa Application centre in Male’

    The British High Commission is pleased to announce that a Visa Application Centre (VAC) will operate in Male’ on 27 August, 2014.

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

  • Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games to start tomorrow

    Message from the British High Commissioner to the Maldives to mark the start of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

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

  • Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games to start tomorrow

    Message from the British High Commissioner to the Maldives to mark the start of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

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

  • Chevening at 30

    Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Minister of State

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

  • Search for the Queen’s Young Leaders

    An opportunity for exceptionally talented youth in Commonwealth countries.

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

  • High Commissioner on Global Summit to end Sexual Violence

    The UK continues to encourage and call on Sri Lanka to endorse the Declaration to End Sexual Violence in Conflict.

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

  • British expatriates - “It’s your vote, don’t lose it”

    The European Parliamentary elections will be held on Thursday, 22 May.

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

  • British expatriates - “It’s your vote, don’t lose it”

    The European Parliamentary elections will be held on Thursday, 22 May.

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

  • British High Commissioner congratulates Sri Lanka Airlines

    Sri Lankan Airlines joined the oneworld Alliance on the 30 April.

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

  • British High Commissioner’s Statement on World Press Freedom Day

    British High Commissioner to Maldives and Sri Lanka issued the following statement to mark World Press Freedom Day, which falls on Saturday, 3 May:

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

  • British High Commissioner’s Statement on World Press Freedom Day

    British High Commissioner to Maldives and Sri Lanka issued the following statement to mark World Press Freedom Day, which falls on Saturday, 3 May:

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

  • Chevening Scholarship places in developing countries tripled for 2015/16

    The Budget announced on 19 March included a tripling of Chevening places in developing countries for the 2015-16 academic year.

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

  • International Festival of Business 2014

    The International Festival of Business is to take place from 9 June to 22 July 2014 in Liverpool City Region, United Kingdom.

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

  • Commonwealth Day 2014

    Message from her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth to Mark Commonwealth Day on 10th March, 2014.

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

  • UK deeply concerned at dismissal of Maldives Election Commissioners

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire responds to developments in the Maldives ahead of Parliamentary elections on 22 March.

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

  • International Women’s Day

    “Violence against women and girls remains one of the most widespread human rights abuses” – John Rankin

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

  • International Women’s Day

    “Violence against women and girls remains one of the most widespread human rights abuses” – John Rankin

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

  • First Minister’s 2014 St David’s Day Message

    Saint David's Day is the feast day of Saint David, the patron saint of Wales, and falls on 1 March each year.

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