Author: Embassy Network

Spouse club elects new Board

New team promises exciting plans for the DSCL over the coming year

We are happy to announce that at the 2023 AGM of the Diplomatic Spouses Club of London (DSCL) a new board was elected. Zina Dobersberger…

Consul of the Year 2022

The diplomatic community pays tribute to consuls for the aid they provided to citizens in crisis during the pandemic After a pause of three years,…

All Change at the Induction Seminar

Record-breaking numbers attended the Embassy Induction Seminar in a momentous year in the UK There was sense of change in the air as the Embassy…

Global growth spurt for UK education

Britain’s International Education Strategy is delivering tangible results, Education attachés learned at the Embassy Education Conference The expansion of British education worldwide has gathered pace…

Moving Children Across Borders: Relocation

More than ever families are moving across borders. Avneet Panesar examines what this means for separated parents with relocating children The twin tends of a…

Concierge healthcare for diplomats

Where can envoys turn to get fast access to quality healthcare in the UK? Help is at hand, explains Megan Field, Relationship Manager at the…

Talking about Tax

As the new Tax Year approaches, Brian Cluskey introduces diplomats and embassy local staff to the HMRC Embassy Unit – what they do and how…

The End of an Era

The Dean of the Diplomatic Corps is stepping down after a posting spanning three decades. We pay tribute to Ambassador Khaled Al Duwaisan GCVO for…

Best supporting role

For nearly 30 years Dalal Al Homaidhi has supported her husband in his role as Ambassador of Kuwait and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps. As…

Diplomats for Equality make history

Eight nations unite under the Diplomats for Equality banner for the London Pride march and launch a Joint Statement demanding equal rights for LGBTI+ persons…