75th Anniversary of the British Council 06 November 2009
British Organisation for education and cultural relations celebrates 75 years of exchange between the UK and the world.
Our newsroom contains the latest developments in UK foreign policy and news on the work of the British Embassy in Brasilia and the Consulates-General in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
The Press Centre contains an archive of press releases, speeches and articles, as well as contact details for our Press Team.
Recent news and events
Investment from Brazil into London triples 06 November 2009
The President of Brazil’s visit to London this week highlights the importance of the UK as a business destination for Brazilian companies, coupled with London recently being named as the top European destination for overseas investors
Brazilian bank opens for business in London 04 November 2009
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson joins Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in opening the first overseas office of the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES)
Czech Republic ratify Lisbon Treaty 04 November 2009
Minister for Europe Chris Bryant welcomed the news that President Klaus has signed the Czech Republic's instrument of ratification of the Lisbon Treaty.
Launch of British Hajj delegation 2009 28 October 2009
The FCO hosted a reception to mark the launch of the British Hajj delegation, which travels to Mecca as part of our support for British nationals abroad.
Also in the news
- International Development Secretary talks about the threats of climate change to poor countries in web chat
- Celebrating United Nations Day
- 'Climate change is a global problem that needs a global solution'
- Clipper Round the World Yacht Race makes a stopover in Rio de Janeiro
- Foreign Secretary's Diwali message
Journalists can contact our Press Offices:
Brasilia (political issues):
Neri Accioly
Tel: (61) 3329 2326 - E-mail: press.brasilia@fco.gov.uk
Brasilia (climate change and energy security):
Cristiane Fontes
Tel: (61) 3329 2338 - E-mail: cristiane.fontes@fco.gov.uk
São Paulo (commercial issues):
Fernanda Gomes
Tel: (11) 3094 2724 - E-mail: fernanda.gomes@fco.gov.uk
Rio de Janeiro (consular issues):
Glauco Paiva
Tel: (21) 2555 9624 - E-mail: glauco.paiva@fco.gov.uk
UK foreign policy news
- Iraq Consulate opens in Manchester (07/11/2009)
- UK committed to Bosnia and Herzegovina's future in the EU (06/11/2009)
- Britain will not walk away from Afghanistan (06/11/2009)
- British Embassy Mali to re-open (05/11/2009)
- Remembrance 2009 (05/11/2009)
- Croatia and Slovenia sign border dispute agreement (05/11/2009)
- Promoting the best of modern Britain (04/11/2009)
- Turkey is key partner for the UK (04/11/2009)
- President of Kosovo is welcomed to London (04/11/2009)
- UK/South Africa relationship has special importance (04/11/2009)
