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14th November 2012
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Listening to the voices of women (and men)
I have spent the past few days talking about women. In some ways it feels unfortunate to still be talking about women’s role in society in the 21st century but we shouldn’t underestimate the challenges that remain in all countries to achieve gender equality and respect between the sexes. What was interesting about the meetings […]
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14th November 2012
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Washington International Trade Association
I’ve just been given the huge privilege of becoming a board member of the Washington International Trade Association (WITA) , a well-respected non-profit, non-partisan DC-based organisation dedicated to robust discussions on international trade policy issues. I’ve been a member of WITA since my arrival here in July 2009, benefiting not just from its trade policy […]
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14th November 2012
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Do you want to be part of Turkey’s future?
Did you know that 41,000 brilliant students from around the world have studied in the UK since 1983 under a terrific scholarship programme run by the UK Government? And it’s available in Turkey. The Chevening programme in Turkey is designed to create lasting positive relationships with future leaders and decision makers. It’s aimed at young […]
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14th November 2012
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Majesty and Remembrance
The following is a guest post by Deputy Ambassador to Sudan. One of the perks of stepping into the Ambassador’s shoes when he is away is that I occasionally get to represent the United Kingdom at some really uplifting events. Last Friday was a case in point. The Palace Museum had agreed to host an […]
14th November 2012 Warsaw, Poland
Glasgow’s Great – Emerging Europe Scotland
Just left Glasgow heading south on the M74. A great event and huge opportunity for Scottish companies to engage in Emerging Europe. We were very pleased to be able to team up with Scottish Development International for this event which took place right in the heart of Glasgow. Emerging Europe Smart Exporter – please remember […]
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14th November 2012 Beirut, Lebanon
Top Secret …. how to get a UK Visa
I recently wanted to apply for a visa for a close colleague who needed to travel to the UK at short notice. But I couldn’t – she has not worked for us long enough to meet the visa requirements. Why do I end up telling this story so often on the circuit? Because I want […]
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14th November 2012
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The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall’s visit to Australia
TRH The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall paid a Jubilee visit to Australia last week. He had visited many times before and is very fond of the country. For the Duchess it was her very first visit. They had a full programme travelling all over Australia, taking in the outback in Queensland, […]
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13th November 2012
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British Week 2013: get involved!
British Week is back! It’ll be our 4th and most ambitious yet, and will be held between Sunday 26 February and Saturday 2 March. As in previous years the Week will feature our two main social events of our calendar, the Queen’s Birthday Party (on Thursday 28 February), and the British Ball (on Saturday 2 […]
13th November 2012 Warsaw, Poland
Emerging Europe – North West
Good Afternoon from somewhere on the M6 just South of the UK’s Great Lake District, We’re on the way north to Scotland! We’ve just had a really great EMERGING EUROPE North West UK event. Over 100 quality businesses who are really interested in exporting to our exciting region. Manufacturing and trading companies – where export […]
13th November 2012
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British Week 2013: get involved!
British Week is back! It’ll be our 4th and most ambitious yet, and will be held between Sunday 24 February and Saturday 2 March. As in previous years the Week will feature our two main social events of our calendar, the Queen’s Birthday Party (on Thursday 28 February), and the British Ball (on Saturday 2 […]