December 2011
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WatchTeam USA: Britain Bound
Track & field stars Jeremy Campbell and Bryan Clay get to know Edinburgh, Scotland prior to the 2012 Olympic Games. Did you know? London Olympic ‘firsts’ ›
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The Best Christmas Gifts for Your ‘Little Keynes’ →
In the spirit of the season, Peter Matheson, the Economics Counsellor at the British Embassy in Washington, offers up some gift suggestions that teach the most important economic lessons. More›
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Britain and Boston: Economic partners in the past,... →
British Consul-General Phil Budden in Boston blogs about UK-Massachusetts economic relations on Boston.com’s Global Business Hub.
Britain has long had business links with Massachusetts, and they are growing even stronger: such business is the key focus of the British Consulate in Boston. In a sense, the strength of the business links should not be a surprise. Massachusetts was in part...
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Doing Business: UK-US Economic Relations →
For the United States and United Kingdom, our economic wellbeing is inextricably linked to one another. We are each other’s largest investors, and largest foreign employers. Our mutual language, common history and shared values make business collaborations between Britain and America easier and more prosperous. We are home to innovators and entrepreneurs who are building the economies of the...
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Are you prepared for your trip this Christmas? →
A few simple preparations before you travel can help to make your Christmas holiday safe and trouble free.
If you do get into problems while abroad then we are here to help, but you can avoid a lot of difficulties in the first place by following these basic tips:
take out comprehensive travel insurance - make sure it covers you for any activities you are likely to undertake such as extreme or...
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Boston Forum on Shale Gas highlights UK-US... →
The Consulate hosted a discussion of Energy Abundance – The Pros and Cons of Shale Gas in the US and UK, involving Dr Liz Kane, First Secretary of Energy from the Embassy. More ›
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“The people of N Korea are in official mourning after the death of Kim Jong Il....”
– Foreign Secretary William Hague’s statement on death of Kim Jong Il
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We're now on Google+ -- Add us to your circles! →
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WatchTeam USA: Britain Bound
Paralympic cycling champ Allison Jones scouted out Olympic HQ in London and the east of England prior to the 2012 Games.
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'A renewed commitment to tackling climate change... →
Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has welcomed the outcome of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 17) which concluded in Durban, South Africa on 11 December. Mr Bellingham said:
The outcome at Durban has exceeded the expectations of many. We have a renewed commitment to tackling climate change through international law, and to helping the poorest countries respond. I congratulate all...
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“This year thousands of ordinary citizens across the Middle East took to the...”
– Foreign Secretary William Hague marks International Human Rights Day
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International Human Rights Day The third in our...
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Tis the season for science and innovation →
British Ambassador to the United States Sir Nigel Sheinwald blogs about UK-US collaborations in education and science that are producing groundbreaking work to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges.
Innovators and entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of a growing economy. In the UK, we are doing all we can to help them get good ideas into the market. We already have the lowest corporate tax rate...
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“Just as Germany and others have their requirements for Treaty change to...”
– Prime Minister David Cameron set out his aspirations for a “more competitive, dynamic and outward-looking Europe”
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WatchTeam USA: Britain Bound
Soccer hotshot Heather Mitts explores southwest England, visiting Bath, Stonehenge, Weymouth, and more ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games.
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