tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2022-01-21T12:04:00+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/her-majesty-the-queen-recognises-singaporean-charity-founder-with-commonwealth-points-of-light-award 2022-01-21T12:04:00+00:00

Lawyer and poet Amanda Chong receives commendation for her volunteer work to improve literacy among the less privileged.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/lord-ahmad-the-uk-has-an-unbreakable-bond-with-the-commonwealth 2019-03-11T17:11:00+00:00

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon attended a service to mark Commonwealth Day on 11 March 2019.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-pledges-continued-support-to-commonwealths-young-people 2019-01-30T15:31:55+00:00

HRH The Duke of Sussex and the Minister of State for the Commonwealth meet youth representatives to look ahead to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in 2020.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-marine-scientists-begin-work-to-deliver-marine-litter-action-in-south-pacific 2018-11-13T15:23:29+00:00

Work on the Commonwealth Litter Programme has commenced in the South Pacific. Cefas scientists are working with local partners to take action on marine litter.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/her-majesty-the-queen-honours-a-malawian-physiotherapist 2018-07-11T13:39:19+01:00

23-year-old Charles Nyasa receives the Commonwealth Points of Light award for encouraging people with disabilities to play sports.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boris-johnson-pursues-global-figures-to-ensure-girls-education-around-the-world 2018-05-16T17:42:00+01:00

Mr Johnson and Gordon Brown talked about moving girls' education up the global political agenda, discussing the Foreign Secretary's #LeaveNoGirlBehind campaign.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/a-revitalised-and-relevant-commonwealth-article-by-hma-james-dauris 2018-05-01T07:46:00+01:00

The recent Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London brought together leaders representing the interests of 2.4 billion people, nearly one third of the world’s population. Sri Lanka is no stranger to CHOGM. It hos�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/chogm-2018-investing-in-global-britain 2018-04-26T14:26:00+01:00

Dr Liam Fox’s speech to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Business Forum, outlining investment success stories and future opportunities in the UK for Commonwealth companies.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pm-meeting-with-prime-minister-turnbull-21-april-2018 2018-04-21T18:45:00+01:00

Prime Minister Theresa May met Australian Prime Minister Turnbull.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/pm-speaks-at-commonwealth-press-conference-20-april-2018 2018-04-20T19:20:00+01:00

Prime Minister Theresa May speaks at the closing Press Conference of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/african-leaders-gather-in-london-for-illegal-wildlife-talks 2018-04-20T17:15:00+01:00

African leaders gather in London to discuss ambitious proposals to protect endangered species across Africa.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/why-britain-is-helping-poor-girls-get-better-education-article-by-boris-johnson 2018-04-20T11:49:00+01:00

The Foreign Secretary writes in the Evening Standard that he will use Foreign Office diplomatic muscle to get the world’s poorest girls 12 years of quality education.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/pm-opening-words-at-the-chogm-retreat-on-20-april-2018 2018-04-20T11:23:00+01:00

Prime Minister Theresa May's opening words at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Retreat at Windsor Castle.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-rallies-commonwealth-to-unite-on-marine-waste 2018-04-20T09:18:32+01:00

The UK Government rallies Commonwealth to unite on marine waste, leading by example with ambitious plans to end sale of plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-secretary-launches-platform-for-girls-education 2018-04-20T00:15:00+01:00

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson calls on world leaders to ensure 12 years of quality education for all.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pm-meeting-with-prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-19-april-2018 2018-04-19T19:30:00+01:00

Prime Minister Theresa May met Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/trade-ministers-welcome-140-million-investment-in-nigeria-and-pakistan 2018-04-19T16:05:00+01:00

New British business investment in Nigeria and Pakistan will boost jobs and economic development in the Commonwealth's growing market.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/commonwealth-scientific-advisers-to-look-at-global-challenges 2018-04-19T13:48:00+01:00

Commonwealth scientific advisers to establish a collaborative knowledge exchange network for sharing expertise.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/pm-opening-statement-at-first-chogm-executive-session-19-april-2018 2018-04-19T12:58:00+01:00

Prime Minister Theresa May gave an opening statement at the first CHOGM Executive Session.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-firms-announce-100-million-investments-in-pakistan 2018-04-19T12:55:00+01:00

New investment by Unilever and Shell demonstrates UK commitment to Commonwealth trade.