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  • Ramadan 2015: David Cameron’s message

    The Prime Minister sends his best wishes to all Muslim communities observing Ramadan, in Britain and around the world.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Ramadan 2015: David Cameron’s message

    The Prime Minister sends his best wishes to all Muslim communities observing Ramadan, in Britain and around the world.

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  • Northumbria Biomedical Science degree in Sri Lanka

    Northumbria University and BMS announced the launch of the Northumbria Biomedical Science degree in Sri Lanka.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British High Commissioner Visits the Northern Province

    British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka James Dauris made his first official visit to the Northern Province from 27-29 May 2015.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK Visa Applicant Arrested for Fraud

    A 30-year old man from the Jaffna area was arrested for using deception in his UK visit visa application.

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  • UK Visa Applicant Arrested for Fraud

    A 30-year old man from the Jaffna area was arrested for using deception in his UK visit visa application.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK supports the development of Sri Lankan Financial Services industry

    Speech made by The Lord Mayor of London at a CEO Breakfast held in Colombo on 19 May, 2015.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Lord Mayor of the City of London to promote economic relationship with Sri Lanka

    The Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Alan Yarrow, is to lead a business delegation to Sri Lanka (17-19 May).

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Shakespeare Lives

    Biggest ever global celebration of Shakespeare will take place in 2015/16.

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

  • British High Commissioner Sends Wishes for Vesak

    British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka James Dauris sends his best wishes for Vesak to the Buddhist community in Sri Lanka.

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

  • British High Commissioner James Dauris visits Kandy

    The newly-appointed British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, James Dauris, made his first official visit to Kandy today.

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

  • New British High Commissioner Presents Credentials

    The new British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Mr James Dauris, presented his letter of credence to Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena.

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

  • Sinhala and Tamil New Year

    Message from the British High Commission to mark the Sinhala and Tamil New Year

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

  • Aluth Avurudda and Puthandu 2015: David Cameron's message

    The Prime Minister sends his best wishes to everyone celebrating Aluth Avurudda and to all Tamil communities celebrating Puthandu.

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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

  • PM meeting with President Sirisena of Sri Lanka: March 2015

    Prime Minister David Cameron welcomed President Sirisena of Sri Lanka today during his first visit to the UK following his election in January.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes new Sri Lankan Foreign Minister to UK

    The Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond, has met Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera in London.

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

  • Commonwealth Day

    Message from Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth

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

  • Commonwealth Day

    Message from Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth

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

  • Strong Opportunities for UK Retailers in Sri Lanka

    2014 saw a remarkable growth of 36% in Sri Lanka’s exports to the UK, confirming the UK as Sri Lanka’s top export destination in Europe.

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