Transitional arrangements should be part of a Brexit trade deal with the EU to avoid shocks to businesses, the Ambassador of Japan Koji Tsuruoka urged…
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Call for global effort on tax evasion
Tough new UK tax laws will give British authorities enhanced powers to pursue companies who facilitate tax dodgers in other jurisdictions, the Financial Secretary to…
Equalities chief to work with consulates to tackle hate crime
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has produced guidance and Twitter graphics in Polish and other languages on how to report a hate crime,…
Immigration watchdog seeks input of consuls
Consuls could play a useful role in helping to identify systemic problems in Britain’s immigration and border functions, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and…
RBI wins first in global assistance awards
Repatriation specialists Rowland Brothers International (RBI) scooped up the first-ever Ancillary Assistance Service Provider of the Year award at the ITIJ Industry Awards 2016, in…
EU migrants ‘not pawns’ in Brexit talks, says Leave MP
Britain should take the “moral high ground” and allow European Union nationals currently living and working in the UK to remain unconditionally, a former cabinet…
UK immigration policy deters foreign students, warns Peer
Britain’s status as a global powerhouse for education was at risk due to the Government’s hostile immigration policies, Lord Bilimoira told a gathering of politicians,…
Timing crucial to Brexit negotiations
The deal Britain secures to exit the EU will depend on how confident Continental leaders feel that the European project is not under threat, former…
Bolivia defend their Embassy World Cup title
For the second year in a row, Bolivia have been crowned champions of the Embassy World Cup Tournament, with a convincing 5-0 victory over their…
We say thank you for the music
Arguably the most powerful diplomatic weapon departing US Ambassador Matthew Barzun deployed during his term in London was sharing his love of British and American…