From Cameroon to the Andaman coast: 2008 SEED Award finalists are announced and SEED’s Associate Partners Network is launched. full details
New system to control migration to the UK
From today all highly skilled workers, entrepreneurs and investors wanting to come to the UK will be able to apply for their UK visa under a new Australian style points based system. full details
Peacekeepers aren't enough: Sir John Sawers, UK Permanent Representative to the UN
OP ED on Conflict Recovery, by Sir John Sawers, UK Permanent Representative to the UN. "That is why the United Kingdom, as chair of the Security Council for the month of May, hosted this week a debate in the United Nations (UN) on post-conflict stabilisation and early recovery" full article
Biggest shake up to UK immigration system in 40 years
The UK government today announced the introduction of a new system for assessing highly skilled migrants wanting to come to the UK to work. Tier 1 of the new Australian style points based system (PBS) will come into effect on 30 June. full details
Foreign Secretary's comments on UK's re-election to the UN Human Rights Council
The Foreign Secretary's commented on the UK's re-election to the UN Human Rights Council. He said, " The UK's election to the Human Rights Council is great news. This underscores the UK's commitment to the highest standards of human rights both at home and around the world." more...
The UK and climate change - what are we doing?
Since the industrial revolution human activities have compounded natural climate change by increasing carbon emissions in the atmosphere. This legacy has produced an unprecedented rise in average global temperature. Read more.
Trade with Britain magazine - June 2008
Trade with Britain is a bi-monthly magazine aimed at the South African market and highlights news on the latest UK products and services. The magazine includes an events page which lists forthcoming UK trade missions to South Africa, seminars and trade receptions. To download the full magazine see our special feature.
Fraudulent Job offers
Many people in South Africa have received e-mails purporting to come from companies in the United Kingdom, telling them that they have been successfully been selected for a position in that company. Recipients of such e-mails should be very careful. full details
New diplomacy? - have your say
In his first major speech as Foreign Secretary, David Miliband argued that, under Gordon Brown's leadership, UK foreign policy has the strength to make a difference in the world, and thereby make a difference to Britain. But how do we ensure that the FCO makes the most effective contribution possible to that drive? He is inviting your thoughts and ideas on three of the key questions he is facing.
UK Lottery Scams
Many people in South Africa have received e-mails purporting to come from the National Lottery in the United Kingdom, telling them that they have won a large sum of money. Recipients of such e-mails should be very careful. full details
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