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16th June 2017 Beirut, Lebanon

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by Hugo Shorter

British Ambassador to Lebanon

The Terrorists Won’t Win: What Does This Mean?

After each terrorist attack, we repeat to ourselves the reassuring mantra that the terrorists won’t win, and they won’t. But on one level, the mantra can sound empty. Terrorists will, sadly, continue to kill and spread fear across many regions of the world. The recent attacks and harrowing experiences of Westminster, Manchester and London Bridge […]

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12th June 2017 Geneva, Switzerland

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by Bob Last

Head, UK Mission Political and Human Rights Team

Clouds on the Horizon

Growing up in Manchester, we used to say that if you couldn’t see the clouds approaching on the nearby Pennines it meant that it was already raining. I feel much the same way about sessions of the Human Rights Council – if there isn’t one around the corner, you’re probably already in one. The latest […]

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22nd November 2016 Bangalore, India

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Dr Ruth McKernan CBE

Chief Executive, Innovate UK

Connected cities – seeking new opportunities for global partnership

I arrived in India after an exciting few days at the Innovate 2016 event in Manchester, co-hosted by Innovate UK and the Department for International Trade. Cities of the future were an important theme of the event, showcasing UK innovation. Panel sessions and presentations covered topics ranging from urban living to autonomous transport, and digital […]

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21st August 2013 Bangalore, India

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by Sunil Kumar

Senior Science & Innovation Adviser

Startup Showcase Day in London: Be there!

The UK is considered as the digital technology capital of Europe. From the World Wide Web to the micro-computer, UK has been at the forefront of technological innovations, helping  economic growth and promoting social change. The SIN team works closely with UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) on digital innovations. Merlin Rory Picardo, who is the lead […]

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16th October 2012

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by Paul Madden

British Ambassador to Japan

Supporting business back home

SME exporters in Leeds, big corporates in Canary Wharf, Australian inward investors in Manchester. I’ve spent a busy few days supporting the UK economy, which is the top priority for our overseas network. At an export seminar in Leeds hosted by the big international law firm DLA Piper, I spoke about the many export opportunities […]

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17th April 2012 Washington DC, USA

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by Hetty Crist

Deputy Press Secretary

Keep on rocking in the free world

Before I continue on my theme of how GREAT Britain is this year, I’d like to give a shout out to the 100 Days to Go event coming up tomorrow at American University. All afternoon we will strive to go ‘Faster, Higher, Stronger’  than our fellow Embassy (and previous Olympic Host) competitors in the “Embassy […]

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18th March 2011 Ottawa, Canada

Our New SIN Intern at the Toronto Consulate General: John Preece

I’d like to introduce everyone to the newest member of our team, Dr. John Preece.  John, who will introduce himself to you directly below, is our intern in Toronto. He has tons of interesting varied experience and has thrown himself enthusiastically into the SIN portfolio, starting with a blog (of which there are already more […]

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