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British Council's celebration concert at the Barbican Centre in London

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This year marks the 75th anniversary of the British Council. Find out more about our key partner and what they are doing to mark their anniversary

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We are Britain’s diplomatic service and represent the United Kingdom's government overseas

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We work hard to promote and protect Britain’s interests abroad. We run a global network of offices in more than 160 countries


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The global change we need: Campaigning Diplomacy

>> Foreign Secretary David Milliband spoke to the Fabian Society on the challenge of enga... <<


07 November 2009

Iraq Consulate opens in Manchester

>> Foreign Office Minister Ivan Lewis expressed delight at the opening of the Iraq Consul... <<


07 November 2009

UK committed to Bosnia and Herzegovina's future in the EU

>> David Miliband is in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) on 6 November to discuss progress to... <<


06 November 2009

Britain will not walk away from Afghanistan

>> The Prime Minister reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to the campaign in Afghanistan durin... <<


06 November 2009

British Embassy Mali to re-open

>> During a visit to Mali, Foreign Office Minister Ivan Lewis announced that the UK will ... <<


05 November 2009

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