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  • World Refugee Day 2015: Statement from Justine Greening

    International Development Secretary comments to mark UN day for refugees.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Magna Carta and Beirut: ‘The Mother of Laws’

    British Embassy celebrated the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta calling on Beirut to become once again a talisman for security & justice

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Justine Greening statement in response to UNHCR Global Trends report

    International Development Secretary comments on new UN refugee agency figures showing record number of people displaced by conflict.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • #Lebanon2020 heroes at the heart of the Queen’s Birthday Celebration

    A QBP celebration highlighting the UK’s contribution to Lebanon and support to #Leb2020 vision

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • From the Highlands to the hills of Beit Mery

    Visiting British musicians in Lebanon to rehearse with the Lebanese Army pay a surprise visit to LeBam's young musicians to play some tunes

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK delivers: Wadi Khaled’s farmers can now invest in their land

    Chargé d'affaires Abda Sharif visited Wadi Khaled, met with the mayors and saw in action a UK DFID funded irrigation canal

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

  • UK announces health surcharge

    Surcharge of £200 per year and £150 per year for students enables access to National Health Service in the same way as a permanent UK resident.

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

  • Final update of changes to birth and death registration overseas

    The fifth and final phase of the transfer to the UK, of overseas birth and death registrations of British Citizens will take place on 15 April 2015.

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

  • Changes to the UK's visa service

    The UK government has announced a series of amendments to its immigration rules, Most of the changes will begin to come into effect in April 2015

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

  • British-Lebanese Businesses win international recognition

    UK-Lebanon companies win international recognition. Lebanon-UK trade now reaching close to 1/2 billion pounds

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

  • Mufti Deryan visits the UK: Voice of moderation and tolerance

    Mufti Deryan visits the UK, to meet with key British figures to discuss dialogue, coexistence, to promote voices of moderation and tolerance

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

  • UK delivers: Sarafand’s fishermen ready to throw the net

    UK delivers: Fletcher inaugurates fish market, water tank in Sarafand, announces $13.5m of new funding to the Host Communities programme

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

  • Fourth anniversary of Syria crisis

    Statement from International Development Secretary on the four year anniversary of the conflict in Syria

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

  • Crayons and Catharsis: Inspirational Women on IWD

    British Ambassador Tom Fletcher hosts two guest blogposts from inspirational Lebanese women marking International Women's Day

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

  • Changes to Secure English Language Test Providers for UK Visas

    UK Visas and Immigration is making changes to the Secure English Language Tests (SELT) required by some visa customers.

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  • Fletcher meets Salam calls for ending presidential vacuum

    Fletcher reiterates UK strong support to education and army; calls for need to fill presidential vacuum for sake of the Lebanese people

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

  • Greening: Britain stands shoulder to shoulder with Jordan as UK pledges new support for Syria crisis

    International Development Secretary announces additional £100 million assistance during visit to Zaatari refugee camp with Prince of Wales.

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

  • Ellwood: coexistence and backing stability

    During his visit, Minister Tobias Ellwood reiterated the UK’s long standing support to Lebanon’s security, stability, prosperity

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

  • Christmas Truce: A moment of peace 100 years ago

    British and German embassies Beirut held a football match to mark the 100th anniversary of the Christmas Truce

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

  • UK support to Lebanon no secret

    Ambassador Fletcher met Speaker Berri: We remain determined to support Lebanon’s stability and its fight against terrorism. That’s no secret

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