tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-05-07T07:33:01+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-uk-renews-16m-for-cambodia-mine-action 2026-05-07T07:33:01+01:00 The UK renews £1.6M for Cambodia mine action The UK renews £1.6M for Cambodia mine action, marking its fourth decade of support. With this, a total of 1,940,000 square metres of land will be cleared. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chevening-alumni-solomon-islands-hosts-symposium-on-the-sustainable-development-goals 2026-04-16T14:06:00+01:00 Chevening Alumni Solomon Islands hosts symposium on the sustainable development goals The inaugural symposium brought together leaders to reflect on national progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/welcome-back-to-guatemalan-chevening-scholar-2024-2025 2026-03-05T18:27:01+00:00 Welcome Back to Guatemalan Chevening Scholar 2024–2025 The British Embassy in Guatemala welcomed back Anelisse Reyes, the Guatemalan Chevening Scholar who successfully completed a Master’s in Strategic Communication at Loughborough University during the 2024–2025 academic year. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-high-commissioner-leigh-stubblefield-presents-credentials 2026-01-14T11:55:18+00:00 British High Commissioner Leigh Stubblefield presents credentials The new British High Commissioner to Malawi has officially begun her diplomatic mission following a ceremony at State House. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-announces-vital-demining-funding-to-clear-routes-and-improve-access-for-aid-into-gaza 2025-10-30T00:00:00+00:00 UK announces vital demining funding to clear routes and improve access for aid into Gaza Additional explosive ordnance experts, equipment and education will be delivered to Gaza as the UK unveils further support for UNMAS. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/eleven-women-awarded-2025-asean-uk-sage-women-in-stem-scholarships 2025-08-21T09:32:03+01:00 Eleven women awarded 2025 ASEAN–UK SAGE Women in STEM Scholarships The scholarship seeks to reduce gender gaps in STEM education and careers across ASEAN and Timor-Leste, empowering future women leaders in the field. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/applications-for-chevening-scholarships-in-the-uk-are-open 2025-08-10T17:38:03+01:00 Applications for Chevening Scholarships in the UK are open Applications for the UK Government’s flagship Chevening Scholarships programme are now open. Applicants should apply by 7 October. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-demonstrates-commitment-to-high-quality-education-for-all-as-asean-ministers-convene-at-london-forum 2025-06-03T02:51:42+01:00 UK demonstrates commitment to high-quality education for all as ASEAN ministers convene at London forum The roundtable highlighted country-led reforms and global lessons that can support inclusive and lasting progress. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/welcome-back-to-honduran-chevening-scholars-2023-24 2025-03-26T13:22:22+00:00 Welcome Back to Honduran Chevening Scholars 2023-24 Deputy Head of Mission, Paul Huggins, welcomed the Honduran Chevening Scholars who successfully completed their master's programs at UK universities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/asean-uk-sage-women-in-stem-scholarships-2025-open-to-empower-women-to-lead-in-stem 2025-02-11T00:00:00+00:00 ASEAN-UK SAGE Women in STEM Scholarships 2025 Open to Empower Women to Lead in STEM ASEAN-UK SAGE is the UK’s flagship education programme in Southeast Asia, supporting girls and marginalised communities to access education and improve foundational learning. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chevening-alumni-address-waste-management-and-pollution-at-rivers-and-the-caribbean-sea 2025-01-13T21:16:21+00:00 Chevening Alumni address waste management and pollution at rivers and the Caribbean Sea Chevening alumni from Guatemala and Honduras organized a roundtable discussion and a documentary screening to discuss solutions to environmental challenges. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/lanes-drains-and-automobiles-new-port-road-driving-growth-and-changing-lives 2024-11-14T00:00:00+00:00 Lanes, drains, and automobiles – new port road driving growth and changing lives The UK, Denmark and Kenya have officially opened a critical link road at Mombasa Port, which is driving growth through trade and improving the lives of residents. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-secretary-naomi-campbell-discuss-girls-education 2024-10-02T11:38:19+01:00 Foreign Secretary & Naomi Campbell discuss girls' education The Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, met British fashion icon and philanthropist Naomi Campbell on Thursday 14 June, to discuss the importance of girls’ education. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-awards-record-7-chevening-scholarships-to-solomon-islanders 2024-09-09T00:00:00+01:00 UK awards record 7 Chevening Scholarships to Solomon Islanders The UK has set a record for 2024 to 2025 awarding 7 Chevening scholarships to brilliant applicants from Solomon Islands. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-launches-chevening-asean-scholarship-to-empower-future-leaders 2024-09-05T04:39:42+01:00 UK launches ASEAN Chevening Scholarship to empower future leaders The expansion of this scholarship scheme is aimed at nurturing future leaders from ASEAN Member States and Timor-Leste. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-recipients-of-asean-uk-sage-women-in-stem-scholarships 2024-08-13T10:19:42+01:00 First Recipients of ASEAN-UK SAGE Women in STEM Scholarships This scholarship is awarded under the ASEAN-UK Supporting the Advancement of Girls’ Education (SAGE) Programme. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/women-and-girls-across-africa-asia-and-the-middle-east-to-benefit-from-a-new-uk-higher-education-programme 2024-05-20T00:00:00+01:00 Women and girls across Africa, Asia and the Middle East to benefit from a new UK higher education programme At the Education World Forum, Deputy Foreign Secretary Andrew Mitchell announced a £45 million higher education programme to support women and girls.   tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/up-to-r1-billion-available-for-uk-sa-research-partnerships 2024-01-23T13:11:20+00:00 Up to R1 billion available for UK-SA research partnerships Up to R1 billion available for UK-SA research partnerships to rapidly tackle global challenges tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/100m-for-vulnerable-countries-tackling-climate-change 2023-12-02T00:00:00+00:00 £100 million for vulnerable countries tackling climate change The UK government announces measures to support climate-vulnerable countries and joins calls for bolder action on climate adaptation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/celebrating-chevening-at-40-in-nigeria 2023-10-20T00:00:00+01:00 Celebrating Chevening at 40 in Nigeria The 40th Chevening Anniversary reception was hosted in Nigeria, celebrating Chevening recipients' achievements and highlighting benefits of studying in the UK