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May 16, 2024

Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP, Minister of State (Indo-Pacific) at the FCDO, UK, met with Hon’ble Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud, MP at MOFA on 08 May 2024. The Hon’ble Foreign Minister fondly recalled Bangabandhu’s first historic visit to the UK on 8 January 1972 immediately after being released from the Pakistani captivity that formed the […]

May 15, 2024

The Cathedral Quarter Hotel in Derby city center has recently been sold to new owners from Sri Lanka. The hotel’s new owners plan to bring a fresh perspective and an infusion of cultural diversity into the Derby hospitality scene by enhancing the hotel’s offerings and creating a unique blend of local charm with their own […]

March 21, 2024

British Council and UK universities collaborate to support female graduates in pursuing global credentials in STEM Scholarships aim to bridge gender disparities in STEM education and workforce, fostering innovation and global collaboration British Council, the UK’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations, in partnership with UK universities, has announced the launch of British Council […]

March 14, 2024

AMDT School of Creativity, one of Sri Lanka’s leading educational institutions for creative arts and design, was recently honoured with the “Silver Award for Top Performing Centre” at the prestigious Pearson UK Higher Education Awards held at The Kingsbury, Colombo. This recognition highlights AMDT’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its exemplary performance as a Pearson […]

February 5, 2024

Emirates has become the first international airline to join The Solent Cluster, a UK initiative focused on low carbon investments established to reduce CO2 emissions from industry, transport and households in the South Coast of England. The Solent Cluster is a cross-sector collaboration of international organisations, including manufacturers and engineering companies, regional businesses and industries, […]

January 31, 2024

A raft of strict restrictions aimed at reducing the number of people legally arriving in Britain will come into force within weeks. The Home Office said that the changes to immigration rules will be gradually introduced starting from March. The Prime minister Rishi Sunak had previously pledged to “do what is necessary” to reduce net […]

January 26, 2024

Landmark acquisition signifies the first time a Sri Lankan apparel manufacturer has acquired a brand management company in one of its key markets. 25 January 2024, Colombo, Sri Lanka: In a landmark move for the Sri Lankan apparel industry, Hela Apparel Holdings PLC has announced the acquisition of a major UK-based apparel brand licensing house. […]

January 11, 2024

LONDON – 2024 Bank of Ceylon (UK) Ltd (BOC UK), the only financial institution with a Sri Lankan heritage in the United Kingdom, celebrating its 75th anniversary next year has partnered with IFINITY GLOBAL to embark on a significant digital transformation initiative. This innovative collaboration aims to redefine banking experiences and strengthen BOC UK’s presence […]

November 25, 2023

Colombo Kitchen – Hopper & Kottu Bar, 2023/24 Good Food Award winner – Blue Ribbon. A popular restaurant serving Sri Lankan food in Merton has been named a winner of this year’s Good Food Awards. Colombo Kitchen – Hopper & Kottu Bar was named a Blue Ribbon winner in the Good Food Awards 2024. The […]

November 7, 2023

A delegation led by Lord Davies of Abersoch, UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Sri Lanka and His Excellency Andrew Patrick, British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka visited Unilever Sri Lanka’s factory in the Horana BOI Zone recently to experience the facility’s advanced capabilities in manufacturing, social and environmental governance. The esteemed […]

British Minister of State (Indo-Pacific) Met with Foreign Minister of Bangladesh

East Meets West: Cathedral Quarter Hotel in Derby Embraces Sri Lankan Leadership!

British Council launches Women in STEM Scholarships for 2024-25

AMDT School of Creativity Receives Prestigious Silver Award at Pearson UK Higher Education Awards

Emirates joins UK low carbon investment initiative, The Solent Cluster

The UK is set to implement measures aiming to reduce net migration levels starting in March

Hela Apparel Holdings PLC Acquires Major UK-Based Apparel Brand Licensing House

Bank of Ceylon (UK) Ltd digital transformation roadmap take-off with IFINITY GLOBAL partnership

A popular restaurant serving Sri Lankan food in Merton has been named a winner of this year’s Good Food Awards.

High-Profile UK Delegation Explores Unilever’s Operations at Horana Factory