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.
British Organisation for education and cultural relations celebrates 75 years of exchange between the UK and the world.
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
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson joins Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in opening the first overseas office of the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES)
Minister for Europe Chris Bryant welcomed the news that President Klaus has signed the Czech Republic's instrument of ratification of the Lisbon Treaty.
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.
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