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  • Applications for Chevening Scholarships open 3 August in Thailand

    The Chevening Secretariat is accepting applications for 2016/2017.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Mongolia celebrates 25 years of democracy

    Minister Swire congratulates Mongolia as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first democratic free election in Mongolia

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Libraries Taskforce secures further funding to roll out free wifi in public libraries across England.

    Arts Council England announces £7.1million fund to ensure all public libraries in England will offer free wifi access by March 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British Embassy supports cycling culture activities in Guatemala City

    Guatemala is currently experiencing an important growth in bike-enthusiasts and the British Embassy has joined them, along with other partners, in a full month programme to promote a cycling culture as part of the Sport Is G…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The first ever British Embassy Open Day starts

    On Saturday 18 July, the British Ambassador welcomed 500 members of the Chinese public as guests to the Embassy’s Open Day in the gardens of her Residence in Beijing.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New plan to drive tourists beyond London

    Government will boost tourism across the UK through new five point plan

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The arts underpin our understanding of Britishness

    The Education Secretary, Nicky Morgan, addresses the Creative Industries Federation.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Preserving our post boxes

    Historic England and Royal Mail join forces to ensure the preservation of the character and heritage of post boxes.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Wales Office Minister to visit Aberystwyth's cultural hotspots

    Lord Bourne calls on people across Wales to promote Aberystwyth as a hub of rich historical culture

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Magna Carta month commemorated in Chile

    The British Embassy Santiago celebrated Magna Carta’s 800th anniversary with several activities supported by GREAT campaign funding.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Magna Carta Seminar in Chile

    The Seminar was part of a series of events organised by the Embassy during June to commemorate Magna Carta’s 800th anniversary.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Interim Chair Appointed to the Royal Armouries

    The Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport has appointed General the Lord Dannatt GCB CBE MC DL as interim Chair of the Royal Armouries

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British writer Margaret Hebblethwaite launches Travel Guide

    Ambassador Hobbs presented the second edition of the Bradt Travel Guide to Paraguay in English by Margaret Hebblethwaite at “El Cabildo”

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • insula Albionum. A Chevening exhibition by Marita van Rooyen

    The British High Commission Windhoek and Novel Motors are hosting a Chevening exhibition by Marita van Rooyen from 28 July to 11 August.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Forth Bridge to become World Heritage Site

    The Forth Bridge will today become the UK's 29th UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK flags to be flown at half-mast for Tunisia victims

    The UK will observe an official day of mourning on Friday 3 July 2015.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Culture Secretary reappoints two Commissioners of Historic England

    John Whittingdale has appointed Baroness Young and Martin Moore to second terms on the Commission of Historic England, for 4 years.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Enjoy trouble-free summer music festivals in Romania

    Read our essential advice for festival goers - how to stay safe so you can have a good time.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 800 years of Magna Carta marked in Serbia

    Embassy marked 800 years since the sealing of Magna Carta with several thematic events, from LiberTea to the Queen’s Birthday party.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Photo exhibition in Italy: "A different kind of bravery"

    Thomas Ashby’s photographs of the British Red Cross in Italy during World War I.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government