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  • Britain honours Belgian Victoria Cross recipient from the First World War

    The UK today unveils plaques commemorating 175 men from overseas who were awarded the Victoria Cross during the First World War, including one from Belgium.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Britain honours Overseas Heroes from the First World War

    Baroness Warsi unveils plaques commemorating 175 men from overseas who were awarded the Victoria Cross during World War One.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to Birth and Death Registrations Overseas

    From 9 June 2014, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office is changing the way that it registers the births & deaths of British Citizens overseas.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 100 days until 2014 NATO Summit in Wales

    With 100 days to go until the 2014 NATO Summit, Welsh Secretary David Jones highlights the huge opportunities that it will provide for Wales

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM and Foreign Secretary messages following shootings at the Jewish Museum in Brussels

    David Cameron and William Hague have sent messages following yesterday’s shootings at the Jewish Museum in Brussels.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First World War Centenary: advice for travellers

    Advice for a trouble free visit to First World War Centenary Commemorations.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chancellor visits Waterloo to monitor restoration work

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, recently visited Hougoumont Farm to monitor Waterloo restoration work.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • TRH William, Kate, and Harry in Belgium for the First World War Centenary

    Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge William, Kate and Prince Harry will attend a service of remembrance in Mons, Belgium.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ambassador Brenton at Zeebrugge First World War commemoration in Belgium

    HMA Jonathan Brenton attended the commemoration of the Raid on Zeebrugge on Saint George's day during the First World War.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HMA Jonathan Brenton at Mortsel Second World War commemoration

    British ambassador to Belgium Jonathan Brenton attended the commemoration for the bombardment by allied forces of Mortsel on 5 April 1943.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Minister plants poppies in Brussels for First World War Centenary

    UK Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds planted poppies at the Edith Cavell memorial in Brussels to bloom for the First World War Centenary.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Driving Safely in Belgium and across Europe

    Be better prepared before you leave home is the answer

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Applying for British Passports from Belgium becomes 35% cheaper

    From 7 April 2014 passport fees for all British nationals living overseas will be reduced by 35%

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to the UK Visa application process in Belgium

    New arrangements for submitting UK Visa applications in Brussels

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen Elizabeth II welcomes Belgian King & Queen to London

    The Belgian Royal family was welcomed at Buckingham Palace by HM The Queen on a visit to the United Kingdom.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HRH The Princess Royal honours Jacques Rogge at Buckingham Palace

    The Princess Royal presented Jacques Rogge with an honorary knighthood for his service to the Olympics, in particular the London 2012 Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Great Britain guest of honour at Brussels Book Fair

    Literature is Great Britain: the Brussels book fair welcomes top British authors for the 2014 Book fair!

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Voting in Belgium in the European Parliamentary elections

    The Belgian deadline for registering an intention to vote in the European Parliamentary elections is 28th February. If you are a British resident in Belgium you can have your say, provided you take action by the deadline.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British and German ambassadors visit Saint-Symphorien cemetery near Mons

    British ambassador to Belgium Jonathan Brenton visited the cemetery in preparation for the commemorations of August 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bringing GREAT British food to Belgium

    British Ambassador and UKTI introduce Belgians to GREAT British food and drink from Yorkshire and the Humber.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government