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  • Royal baby May 2015: Nick Clegg message

    The Deputy Prime Minister has issued a message congratulating the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby daughter.

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

  • Tactical drop: British Paratroopers’ drop to D-Day victory

    In the second of a series of blogs, we take a look at three key moments for the Armed Forces in the Second World War.

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

  • A weekend to remember in London for VE Day 70

    Coming to London for the VE Day 70 weekend? Get the most out of the exciting weekend.

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

  • First day to last: The Navy and the Battle of the Atlantic

    In the first of three blogs, we take a look at three key moments for the Armed Forces in the Second World War.

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

  • Charity Commission News: Issue 50

    Charity Commission News is our quarterly newsletter, which provides essential information for charity trustees and their advisers.

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  • Consul General’s speech at Queen's Birthday Party Macao 2015

    British Consul General to Hong Kong and Macao Caroline Wilson’s speech at the Queen's Birthday Party in Macao 2015.

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

  • The British Council and the GREAT Britain campaign have announced Shakespeare Lives

    A variety of events and activities designed to engage over half a billion will take place in 2016 to celebrate Shakespeare’s life on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of his death.

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

  • Arctic Convoys exhibition opens in St Petersburg

    British Consul General Keith Allan attended the opening of an exhibition on the Arctic Convoys at the Peter and Paul Fortress in St Petersburg on 28 April. In this blog, Keith talks about the remarkable story of the Arctic C…

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

  • British Consulate General in Ekaterinburg supports a World War II photo exhibition

    The exhibition “Triumph and Tragedy of WWII” is now open in Ekaterinburg at the cinema concert hall “Kosmos”. It will run until 30 May 2015.

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

  • British High Commissioner comments on today’s City Corporations elections in Bangladesh

    Robert W Gibson CMG hopes all parties must ensure that their response to today's events remains within the law.

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

  • Event in Beijing for British Nationals: UK Elections: Live Results

    British Nationals in Beijing are invited to the Ambassador's Residence Gardens to watch initial results from the UK General Elections on 8 May.

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

  • Reduced consular services at British Embassy Ljubljana

    Please check our consular working hours before coming to the Embassy in person.

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

  • "The role of Secretary-General is one of the most important jobs in the world"

    Statement by Ambassador Rycroft at the Ad Hoc Working Group of the Revitalisation of the Work of the General Assembly

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

  • Call for Bids: Dispute Settlement

    The bidding window for support to economic reform projects in Jordan is now open.

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

  • Call for Bids: Dispute Settlement

    The bidding window for support to economic reform projects in Jordan is now open.

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

  • The World’s War in Europe

    A look at the role of troops from the British Empire, Dominions and foreign nationals in the UK Armed Forces during the Second World War.

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

  • Red Arrows and historic buildings lit up to mark VE Day 70

    New details about the celebrations taking place on the weekend of the 70th anniversary of VE Day have been announced.

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

  • British Council announces 'Shakespeare Lives'

    'Shakespeare Lives' is a global initiative celebrating Shakespeare’s life on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of his death in 2016.

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

  • FCO statement on sentencing of human rights lawyer Intigam Aliyev

    UK deeply concerned by sentencing of Intigam Aliyev

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

  • Celebrating three great English exports in 2015 in Tanzania

    In 2015, England marks two major anniversaries. It will be 800 years since the Magna Carta was sealed and 750 years since the formation of the first English parliament.

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