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The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries, representing over 2.7 billion people across 5 continents.
Updates, news and events from the UK government in UK and the Commonwealth
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has closed. It’s been replaced by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the main UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. CSC is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office .
BNO visa, right of abode, UK Ancestry visa
We lead the UK’s diplomatic, development and consular work around the world. FCDO is a ministerial department, supported by 11 agencies and public bodies .
This page brings together guidance to help countries implement the Commonwealth Cyber Declaration, signed when the UK was Chair-in-Office of the Commonwealth.
Enabling safe and sustainable marine economies across Commonwealth Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Information on CME Programme regional projects to enable safe and sustainable marine economies across Commonwealth Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Partnerships and grants to promote good practice in local government in 6 Commonwealth countries.
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