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Five members of a criminal gang who smuggled Sri Lankans into the UK from France have been jailed for a total of 23 years.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The UK Visa Application Centre (VAC) at Colombo will now function from new premises from 7 November 2016.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
FCDO Minister of State for the Middle East, South Asia and the United Nations Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon has issued a statement on the UN resolution.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
The British High Commission in Sri Lanka is inviting applications for Chevening Scholarships and Fellowship to study in the UK during academic year 2019/20.
Information to help the family and friends of British nationals who have died in Sri Lanka.
Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West visits Sri Lanka with a focus on boosting exports and economic growth.
The British High Commission today announced the launch of a passport pass-back service for UK visa applicants.
Information for British people who go or are taken into hospital in Sri Lanka, including how the British High Commission can help.
Mrs Sarah Hulton OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
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