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First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The British Embassy is marking the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death.
Christina Fonfé was presented with the British Empire Medal in recognition of her work with the Sri Lanka Women’s Swimming Project (WSP).
The Prime Minister celebrates Wales as "wonderful country and a great part of the United Kingdom" in his St David's Day message.
Stephen Crabb: 2016 is already proving to be another busy and exciting year with many opportunities to celebrate our rich heritage.
British High Commissioner to Nigeria Paul Arkwright hosted a Welcome Back Reception at his residence on 25 February in honour of returning Chevening scholars.
A sculpture by one of the greatest artists of the 20th century is at risk of being exported from the UK unless a buyer can be found
Ambassador Matthew Lodge and the British Embassy wishes Kuwait Happy National and Liberation days
On 23 February a new online application service for visitors was launched in India as part of a global rollout over the coming months.
National University of Juridicial Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata and Ashoka University, Delhi emerged winners after battling it out with ten teams from across India at the GREAT Debate finals today.
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo from 14 to 19 March 2016.
As London Fashion Week opened in the capital, Harris Tweed took centre stage yesterday (Monday 22 February) celebrating the UK’s revived love affair with the luxury hand-woven fabric.
Three memorials dedicated to the bravery and sacrifice of French soldiers during the First World War have been listed and upgraded to mark the centenary of the Battle of Verdun.
Remarks by Bharat Joshi, British Deputy High Commissioner in Chennai at the Queen’s Birthday Party, Thursday 18 February 2016
Famous British actor Ian Mckellen spoke to a large Cuban audience at the British Ambassador's Residence.
See why the UK is a great place to visit, study and do business while enjoying a great weekend at the British Festival in Manila.
The British Embassy is inviting all Hondurans to get a taste of Britain during the celebration of its first British Weekend, a celebration on 27/28 February of British sport, food and education.
The Prime Minister has appointed Tim Marlow, and the Culture Secretary has appointed Paul Potts CBE, each for the four years commencing 1 March 2016.
Roger Bland OBE and Christopher Martin appointed for five years from 7 February 2016, and Tim Pestell reappointed for two years from 12 February 2016.
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