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In Sri Lanka
  • The Foreign Secretary meets Sri Lankan Foreign Minister

    William Hague and G.L. Peiris discussed media freedom, human rights & Commonwealth values at Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 11 November 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on China, A&Es, Russia, CHOGM, premium rate phone lines, unions and Iran.

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

  • Foreign Secretary speech: Preventing sexual violence in Sri Lanka

    The Foreign Secretary gave a speech on preventing sexual violence and urged Sri Lanka to end the culture of impunity.

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

  • Commonwealth People’s Forum

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire spoke at the closing session of the Commonwealth People’s Forum at the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.

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

  • Visa4UK unavailable 19 November 2013

    The Visa4UK website will be temporarily unavailable from 08:00 GMT on Tuesday 19 November 2013, while we upgrade the site.

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

  • Further details on the Sri Lanka visit of the Prince of Wales

    Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will visit Sri Lanka from Thursday, 14 November to Saturday, 16 November, 2013.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 7 November 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Universal Credit, the PM's meeting with the Tamil community and green policy.

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

  • Debate on Sri Lanka, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

    Speaking during a debate in Parliament Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire stressed that Sri Lanka must maintain progress on human rights.

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

  • William Hague: a boycott of Sri Lanka would be wrong

    Britain’s presence at the Commonwealth summit will achieve more than an empty chair would.

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

  • FCO Minister Hugo Swire Twitter Q&A on the Commonwealth

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire will answer your questions on the Commonwealth live via Twitter on 7 November.

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

  • Sri Lankan arrested in Sham Wedding in England

    A 23-year-old Sri Lankan man was arrested in connection with a sham wedding at Harrow Register Office a few days ago.

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

  • DFID Research: Socio-economic realities in conflict affected situations

    The 2013 Human Security: Humanitarian Perspectives and Responses Conference took place last week in Istanbul.

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

  • Clarification on media reports regarding the University of Central Lancashire

    The British High Commission issued the following statement to clarify an inaccurate media report.

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

  • The Queen’s Baton Relay in Sri Lanka

    Her Majesty’s message journeys around the Commonwealth.

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

  • The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall to visit India and Sri Lanka

    Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall to visit Sri Lanka from 14th - 16th November 2013.

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

  • British High Commissioner hosts children’s party

    British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka hosted a tea party for 100 children at his residence, Westminster House, on October 5, 2013.

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

  • UK welcomes Sri Lankan elections; urges investigation into intimidation

    Following Sri Lankan provincial elections, FCO Minister Alistair Burt welcomed progress but urged investigation into reports of intimidation.

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

  • Applying for student visa to the UK?

    What you should know before you go

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

  • Strengthening relations with Sri Lanka and the Maldives

    The Acting British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, hosted a pre-departure briefing for the Chevening scholars.

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

  • Are you a future leader looking to study in the UK?

    Applications for 2014/15 Chevening Scholarships open on 1 September

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