UK in the Netherlands

Paul Arkwright on FCO Bloggers

Read British Ambassador Paul Arkwright's latest blog on the new EU top jobs and the appointment of Baroness Ashton as High Representative

EU top jobs

On the 19th November 2009 it was announced that Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy would occupy the role of President and Baroness Ashton of Upholland that of High Representative

Europe - past, present and future

2009 is an important year for Europe. The past is remembered, the future discussed.

UK in the Netherlands

I would like to welcome you to the website of the British Embassy. The British Embassy in the Netherlands works to develop and sustain the important and long-standing relationship between the UK and the Netherlands. This involves dealing with a wide range of political, commercial, security and economic questions of interest to both countries. We also have a Consulate-General in Amsterdam. We, together with the Consulate General, are here to provide support for British nationals visiting or living in the Netherlands.

Paul Arkwright

Athlete singer honours his Arnhem war hero grandfather

Joel Pott, lead singer of the band Athlete, has written a very special song in memory of his grandfather, war hero Major John Pott. The Major commanded a Company of 156 Battalion, the Parachute Regiment during the Battle of Arnhem.

The impact of a global temperature rise

The impacts of climate change will be widespread across the globe. Our interactive map outlines someof the impacts that may occur if the global average temperature risesby 4 °C (7 °F).

Highlights

In the About the UK section of this site, you can find practical information on visiting the UK, such as taking prescribed drugs into the country. In this section you can also find answers to questions on all aspects of UK life, such as work, study, science, culture and politics.

Swine flu

The number of confirmed cases of Swine Flu (H1N1) across the world continues to grow. Information for travellers and general information can be found on our web page on the Swine Flu pandemic.

Visas

You can find out whether you need a visa and how to apply through the Worldbridge website. Worldbridge also provides information through an e-mail and telephone enquiry service. Neither the British Embassy in The Hague nor the British Consulate General in Amsterdam are able to provide information to (personal) callers.

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