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A new bi-polar world?
A survey of top posts conducted among London’s diplomats reveals the return of a bi-polar world – but this time with China emerging as America’s new rival...

FCO means business
A trade expert has been appointed the most senior official at the Foreign Office, reinforcing Prime Minister David Cameron’s new emphasis on commercial diplomacy...

Meet the lean, mean FAC team
The Foreign Office will be put through its paces by a team of tough-minded backbench members of parliament recently appointed to the new Foreign Affairs Select Committee...

HEADS UP

Nepal - HE Mr Suresh Chalise
Rwanda - HE Mr Ernest Rwamucyo
South Korea - HE HE Mr Choo Kyu Ho

Arrivals and Departures

POLITICAL

Candid Cameron
Foreign Secretary William Hague promised a “distinctly different” British...

CORPS

Dean wins faith award
The Ambassador of Kuwait and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Khaled Al-Duwaisan, was recently...

New WDS Committee
Uganda’s High Commissioner, HE Joan Rwabyomere, has been elected the new Chair...

Cuts in VIP protection
Foreign dignitaries visiting the UK may in future not receive the same level of protection...

Envoy ‘offences’ up
Crimes allegedly committed by diplomats in the UK rose sharply in 2009, with some of the more serious...

Diplomatic debt dented (a bit)
In the spirit of austerity measures to cut budget deficits, London’s diplomatic missions are paying back...

Traffic fines soar
London’s diplomatic missions owe more than £36 million in outstanding congestion charge penalties...

BAROMETER

Suvery of top posts

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DIPLOMATIC EXCHANGE

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To attend, sponsor, exhibit or find out more information about any of our events below, please click here and contact our events team.

DIPLOMATIC INDUCTION SEMINAR

19 October 2010
British Museum, Great Russell St, WC1B 3DG

All newly-arrived diplomats to the UK are invited to the annual induction seminar, an essential introduction to diplomacy in London  where they will meet essential contacts for their posting and have the opportunity to network with colleagues from other missions. Not to be missed.

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SUSTAINABLE EMBASSIES EVENT

Friday 19 November 2010
15 Hatfields, SE1 8DJ

How can your mission reduce its carbon footprint and save money at the same time? A must-attend event for heads of mission, economic and administrative attachés where they will receive advice from experts in the field and will explore one of London's most sustainable venues.

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EMBASSY EDUCATION SEMINAR

Date TBA
University College London,
Gower St, WC1E 6BT

A must-attend event for education attachés who will meet representatives from the UK's top universities, colleges and schools and hear briefings from experts in the field of UK education.

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The TWC Autumn Venue Showcase
Over 40 leading venues from Westminster

Tuesday 14 September 2010
14:00 to 17:30
Banqueting House, White Hall, London

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

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