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Hero Afghan commando sent back to Taliban after being failed by Britain

When Aziz was promised a new life in Britain in return for serving alongside UK forces, he hoped for a fresh start. Months later, he and his family were rounded up by police and deported back to Afghanistan – despite being under the care of the government. He is now…

The Independent UK

Peer asked British diplomat to help Ghana goldmine in which he held shares

Exclusive: Richard Dannatt, who claimed assistance was ‘in the UK national interest’, may have broken lobbying rules

The Guardian - UK

‘We were lucky to escape Afghanistan alive – nine months later, we’re still waiting to be brought to safety’

Exclusive: Rayan and his extended family have welcomed two new babies in the time they have been waiting to be brought to the UK

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Three Britons remain in hospital in New Zealand after fatal quad-cycle collision

The incident occurred in the town of Martinborough, located on New Zealand’s North Island.

Evening Standard

British tourist killed and three injured in quad-cycle collision in New Zealand

New Zealand Police working with the British High Commission in Wellington as part of their investigation into the incident.

Evening Standard

Briton killed and three seriously injured in quad-cycle collision in New Zealand

The collision happened on a local road in the Martinborough area of New Zealand

The Independent UK

Nigel Farage: British High Commission ‘bugged’ by government of Mauritius

The Government announced its decision to relinquish sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius earlier this month.

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MPs demand answers over fears UK officials’ phones hacked during Chagos negotiations

It comes after The Independent revealed that the British high commissioner was hit in huge leak of purported phone conversations between high-profile Mauritian figures

The Independent UK

Fears British High Commission phones were hacked during Chagos Islands talks

Exclusive: British high commissioner hit in huge leak of purported phone conversations between high-profile Mauritian figures

The Independent UK

UK warns Afghans stuck in Pakistan hotels to hide indoors amid refugee crackdown

Exclusive: Warning issued to families as Pakistan begins expulsion of thousands of Afghan refugees

The Independent UK

UK government shame as Afghan refugee faces being sent back to Taliban after admin error

Exclusive: ‘They led him down this road of believing he had a chance and they put him up for months in Islamabad at an eye-watering cost of money. At the end of all this process they’re booting him out’

The Independent UK

Sunak forced to bring thousands of Afghans granted sanctuary in Britain to UK from Pakistan amid safety fears

British diplomats warned ministers that Pakistan government would begin crackdown on Afghan refugees on 1 November

The Independent UK

Hubballi girl steps into the shoes of a British diplomat for a day

The International Day of the Girl Child became an unforgettable occasion for Sanjana Hiremath, a 23-year-old resident of Hubballi. On that day in Bengaluru, she assumed the position of the British Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) for a day. The British High Commission in India has been organising the “High Commissioner for…

The Hindu

Chennai woman, who was British High Commissioner for a day, shares experiences

Shreya Dharmarajan, 21, from Chennai won the British High Commission's High Commissioner for a Day competition. She experienced a range of diplomatic activities, such as leading a discussion on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the UN and flagging off electric vehicles. She interacted with inspiring women leaders and gained valuable…

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International Day of the Girl Child: entries invited for ‘British High Commissioner for a Day’ contest

Young women aged 18-23 in India have the chance to become the British High Commissioner for a Day. Submit a one-minute video on how young people can help lead the way in achieving the SDGs and tag @UKinIndia with #DayOfTheGirl by August 18.

The Hindu

U.K. High Commission launches ‘High Commissioner for a Day’ competition for young Indian women

To mark the International Day of the Girl Child, The British High Commission on Friday announced the annual “High Commissioner for a Day” competition for Indian women between the age of 18 and 23.

Newslaundry

Daily Dose Ep 1307: SC special bench to hear Bilkis Bano plea, Pakistan earthquake

Saeeduzzaman brings you the news from Delhi, Pakistan, the Supreme Court, and the British High Commission.

The Independent UK

Security withdrawn from British High Commission in Delhi after vandalism in London

It comes two days after the Indian High Commission was vandalised by supporters of a separatist movement

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Sikhs protest at British High Commission over pulling down of Indian flag at London mission

NEW DELHI: Several people belonging to the Sikh community gathered outside the British High Commission in Chanakyapuri in Delhi on Monday to protest pro-Khalistan separatists pulling down the Indian flag at the Indian High Commission in London a day earlier.

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