UK in USA news feed

Consul General throws first pitch to celebrate 2012 London Olympic Games

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:10:15 GMT

Consul General Kevin McGurgan threw the ceremonial opening pitch at a MLB game in Miami to highlight the 2012 London Olympic Games and Great Britain's role in sport.

1948 Olympics and Cold War online exhibition

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:06:34 GMT

The Foreign Office Historians have launched their latest online exhibition, which looks at the 1948 Olympics held in London and examines how the Cold War was played out at the Games.

Virgin Atlantic announces enhancements to service at British Residence reception

Mon, 14 May 2012 21:45:23 GMT

The Consulate-General hosted a breakfast for Virgin Atlantic and friends at the British Residence on 10 May.

Minister Barker promotes clean energy growth in Texas

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:06:57 GMT

Minister of Energy and Climate Change Gregory Barker and a trade delegation of UK clean energy companies visited Houston and San Antonio to promote UK-US clean energy ties.

Announcing The GREAT British Run!

Fri, 11 May 2012 21:40:12 GMT

Race to be Great

Consulate-General hosts reception for heroic charity, Jack’s PACK

Fri, 11 May 2012 20:03:05 GMT

A lively reception was held at the British Residence on 7 May, celebrating the laudable efforts of Jack’s PACK, a charity which raises money for children fighting cancer.

Foreign Office Minister marks the lighting of the Olympic flame

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:02:59 GMT

Earlier this morning the Olympic Flame was lit by the rays of the sun in an hour long traditional ceremony at the Temple of Hera, in the Ancient Stadium in Olympia, where the first Ancient Olympic Games took place.

Minister greets Brazilians at successful School Games

Wed, 09 May 2012 16:54:25 GMT

The School Games are in full swing at the Olympic Park, and this morning Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne welcomed young Brazilian athletes and the Brazilian Deputy Ambassador to the stadium.

UK Minister for Europe promotes transatlantic relationship in Boston, Washington

Wed, 09 May 2012 15:19:14 GMT

The Right Honourable David Lidington MP, Minister for Europe, travelled to the United States for meetings in Boston and Washington DC, to promote the United States’ relationship with the UK, and with Europe.

Department of Energy & Climate Change Minister visiting Atlanta

Wed, 09 May 2012 12:43:34 GMT

British Government Minister, Department of Energy & Climate Change, Gregory Barker MP, is visiting Atlanta with a UK business delegation from Wednesday May 9 to Thursday May 10.