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  • Indian finance minister visits UK for sixth annual UK-India economic and financial dialogue

    Chancellor George Osborne welcomes finance minister Palaniappan Chidambaram and the Indian delegation to the UK for discussions and a visit to Europe’s largest construction project, Crossrail.

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

  • UK and India trade and investment talks: joint statement

    The finance ministers of the UK and India met in London Thursday 16 May for the sixth round of their annual Economic and Financial Dialogue.

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

  • Foreign Secretary urges Assad to allow UN team into Syria

    Foreign Secretary urges Assad regime to give UN team unrestricted access to Syria to investigate reports of chemical weapon use.

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

  • UK education: the best for the brightest

    Transcript of a speech by the British High Commissioner to India, Sir James Bevan KCMG, at a higher education event Friday 23 November in New Delhi. Representatives of over 65 UK Universities attended the event.

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

  • The UK and India: four myths and a big idea

    Transcript of speech by the British High Commissioner, Sir James Bevan, KCMG at the British Business Group event in Chennai on 29 September 2012.

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

  • UK to use G8 to target global effort on dementia

    The UK will use its Presidency of the G8 to identify and agree a new international approach on dementia research.

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

  • New Super Priority Visa service announced

    The Home Office has today introduced a super priority, same day service for Indian customers, as promised by Prime Minister Cameron during his recent visit to India.

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

  • Foreign Office bloggers in India

    The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) blogs provide a platform for officials and Ministers to engage in a direct and informal dialogue with public audiences about international affairs and the work of the FCO.

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

  • Super priority Visa service launches in India

    The Home Office’s first same day visa service launches in Delhi and Mumbai making it easier for Indian business travellers to visit the UK.

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

  • UK announces increased assistance for Syria crisis

    UK announces additional £30m in humanitarian funding for the Syrian people and extra £10m in non-lethal support to the Syrian opposition

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

  • Family Law symposium brings together international experts

    An international Family Law symposium focusing on inter-country child removal issues will be held at India International Centre in Delhi Monday 13 May.

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

  • British Minister Ken Clarke sees potential to expand Indo-UK business collaboration in healthcare

    British Cabinet Minister and Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy Kenneth Clarke addressed the 'Collaboration In Healthcare: Indo-UK Conference' organised by CII.

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

  • UK, US and France joint statement on situation in Libya

    The governments of France, United States and United Kingdom have made a joint statement on the situation in Libya.

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

  • UK commits to help Somalia improve security and prevent famine

    Britain will support Somali plans to help address terrorism and piracy by tackling poverty and improving security

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

  • British Cabinet Minister and Prime Minister's Trade Envoy in Chennai this week

    Rt. Hon. Kenneth Clarke will lead a large UK health business delegation to Chennai this week.

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

  • Senior British Cabinet Minister to lead healthcare mission to Mumbai

    Kenneth Clarke, UK PM’s Trade envoy for healthcare, to bring over 20 companies to India. He will be In Mumbai 6 & 7 May 2013.

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks 20th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague recognises the bravery of journalists around the globe on World Press Freedom Day.

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

  • UK welcomes new countries to the Open Government Partnership

    Tim Berners-Lee and Francis Maude welcome 8 new countries to the Open Government Partnership (OGP) at a meeting in London.

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

  • Important notice for British nationals in Kolkata

    Consular Section at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata is closed today.

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

  • Foreign Policy Considerations: UK and an Independent Scotland

    Foreign Secretary welcomes publication of Foreign Affairs Committee Report on foreign policy considerations for an independent Scotland.

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