February 2012
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The Innovation Generation →
Ambassador Peter Westmacott blogs about technology and the innovation generation on The Huffington Post.
Just when governments are — admirably — looking to invest in high-speed broadband so that no-one is left behind by the digital revolution, here are these twenty-something CEOs saying it might be better to skip fibre optics altogether and go straight to mobile.
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WatchBefore they heard, “And the Oscar goes to…” on Sunday, British Oscar nominees were the focus of a celebration hosted by British Consul-General Dame Barbara Hay in Los Angeles.
Dame Barbara also welcomed to her residence special guest, Department for Culture, Media and Sport Minister, Jeremy Hunt. At the reception, nominees such as Gary Oldman (Best Actor, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) were joined by...
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William Hague: Let's change the dynamic in Somalia... →
Foreign Secretary William Hague writes in today’s Star Tribune about the outcomes of the London Conference on Somalia.
Britain has just hosted a major international conference on Somalia, attended by heads of government and senior representatives from more than 50 countries and organizations, including U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, U.N. Secretary General Ban-Ki Moon and a...
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British Chancellor of the Exchequer to promote... →
The British Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, will visit on Texas beginning 24 February to promote UK and US trade relations before departing for the G20 Finance Minsters summit in Mexico.
The Chancellor said:
I look forward to visiting Texas and promoting the strong ties between this state and the UK. Both our economies thrive on a strong spirit of innovation. The UK will have the...
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London Conference on Somalia: Full coverage →
The London Conference on Somalia takes place today. Foreign Ministers from around the world are attending, including both the President and Prime Minister of Somalia. See our coverage and join the debate.
Speaking ahead of the conference the Foreign Secretary said that the aim is to agree a series of practical measures to support Somalia and to help the country get on its feet:
We are realistic...
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UK Royal Marines to compete in US Marine Corps... →
More than 300 wounded Marines, Marine veterans and international Marines are participating in the second annual Marine Corps Trials this week at Camp Pendleton in California.
A team of 13 British Royal Marines and 4 support staff are competing with other over 300 international Marines at the event hosted by the Wounded Warrior Regiment. The event includes individual and team competition in seated...
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Economic Lessons From Valentine’s Day →
In his latest blog post Peter Matheson, the Economics Counsellor at the British Embassy in Washington presents some economic lessons from Valentine’s Day.
Ah Valentine’s Day. A day of aspiration, fluttering hearts, yearning and, inevitably, crushing disappointment for some. The lovesick teen waiting for the mailman on 14 February: It’s a bit like policymakers waiting for the latest economic data...
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British Consul General commends Chicago Bulls... →
The Bulls standout is the first British player to be picked to play in the annual NBA All-Star Game.
In reaction to the honour bestowed on the UK’s most successful basketball player, British Consul General Robert Chatterton Dickson said:
“On behalf of the British Government and the British Consulate-General here in Chicago, I extend my congratulations to Luol Deng, who has already had a...
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WatchLearn more about the UK’s response to the Arab Spring with our interactive timeline.
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WatchTeam USA: Britain Bound
Olympic wrestler and soccer lover Henry Cejudo explored England visiting Liverpool, Yorkshire, and Manchester prior to the 2012 Olympic Games.
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“The people of the Falkland Islands are British out of choice. They are free to...”
– A Foreign Office spokesperson has today spoken about the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands.
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A tale of Internet freedom and Charles Dickens →
Rosalind Campion, Counsellor for Global Issues, blogs on Charles Dickens’ birthday, discussing his views on creative and literary freedom and modern day Internet freedom. Read more ›
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Prime Minister David Cameron to visit Washington →
President Obama and the First Lady will welcome Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife, Samantha Cameron, to the White House for an Official Visit on March 13-14, 2012.
The visit will highlight the fundamental importance of the UK-US special relationship and the depth of the friendship between the American people and the people of the United Kingdom, as well as the strong personal bond that...
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Did You Know...
In 1954, The Queen became the first monarch to circumnavigate the globe while on a six-month tour.
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The Queen sends telegraphs to couples celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary. She has sent over 280,000 during her reign.
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Did You Know...
The Queen learned to drive in 1945 when she joined the Army.
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The Queen was born 21 April 1926 at 17 Bruton Street in London, which was then her parents’ home & is now a Chinese restaurant.
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The official website of The Queen's Diamond... →
The Queen celebrates 60 years as Monarch in 2012. This website celebrates Her Majesty’s life and times and is the official source for announcements and information about the Diamond Jubilee. Learn more ›
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British diplomacy in Africa: Ask the Foreign... →
After visiting Somalia and Kenya, Foreign Secretary William Hague will answer your questions about his visit and why Africa matters to the UK via Twitter on 6 February.
At 1100 GMT on 6 February the Foreign Secretary will answer as many questions as possible about his visit and about UK policy towards Africa, on his Twitter channel @WilliamJHague. To submit your questions, tweet them using the...
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