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  • Stay in touch with us through social media

    Follow news and activities of the British High Commission in Colombo.

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

  • Applying for the 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

  • Over £ 20 Million in UK support for humanitarian work in Sri Lanka

    British High Commissioner issues statement to mark World Humanitarian Day.

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

  • UK companies have won over US $ 3 billion worth of business contracts in Sri Lanka during the last quarter

    British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, H E John Rankin, made a speech at the AGM of the Council for Business with Britain (CBB).

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

  • Can I visit the UK again if I return voluntarily?

    The British High Commission in Colombo published the 18th video in the “Ask the High Commissioner” series today.

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

  • FCO Minister urges protection of rights to peaceful protest in Sri Lanka

    Alistair Burt: I urge authorities to ensure the right to peaceful protest is protected and to ensure a swift and transparent investigation.

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

  • FCO Minister urges protection of right to peaceful protest in Sri Lanka

    Alistair Burt: I urge authorities to ensure the right to peaceful protest is protected and to ensure a swift and transparent investigation.

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

  • UK encourages voluntary return of illegal migrants

    A pilot scheme encouraging illegal migrants to leave the UK voluntarily has been launched in London.

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

  • Turning the Games into Gold

    UK Government announces almost £10 Billion Economic Boosts.

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

  • British Parliamentarians visit UK-funded demining site in the North

    A six member delegation of British Parliamentarians visited the North of Sri Lanka yesterday.

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

  • CPA delegation arrives in Sri Lanka

    Six British Parliamentarians arrived in Sri Lanka on Sunday, 21 July, 2013 as part of a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) delegation.

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

  • Update on countries featured in Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The Foreign Office has published reporting on 27 Countries of Concern. The quarterly updates cover April to June 2013.

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

  • Sri Lankan illegal workers arrested in the UK

    Five male illegal workers were detained by the UK Home Office officers in England, following an operation at two restaurants in the area.

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

  • Three arrested following raid in Kent

    Three illegal workers from Sri Lanka have been arrested following a raid on a garage in Sittingbourne.

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

  • DFID Research: Nutrition Champions Awards 2013

    The 30th June marks the deadline for nominations for this year's Nutrition Champions Awards

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

  • It is 18 months since the murder of British citizen Khuram Shaikh

    It is now 18 months since the murder of British citizen Khuram Shaikh, & assault on his partner, while they were on holiday in Tangalle.

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

  • "Ask the High Commissioner": 17th video

    The British High Commission in Colombo published the 17th video in the ‘Ask the High Commissioner’ series today.

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

  • Home Office Introduces a New Fast Track Visa Service in Sri Lanka

    From 24 June 2013, customers in Sri Lanka who apply for a UK visitor visa can request a brand new Fast Track visa service.

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

  • Diaspora can help to improve healthcare in Sri Lanka

    Four young British Sri Lankan doctors explore a neutral platform for challenging deep-rooted ethnic tensions.

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

  • British High Commission marks International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

    The High Commission marked IDAHO with a presentation of a cheque to Equal Ground, a non-profit organisation seeking rights for this community in Sri Lanka.

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