Inquirer Award 2008 project
Building on the success of previous years, British ambassadors have launched The Inquirer Award 2008 to find the region’s investigative reporter of the year.
Ambassador's message
Thank you for visiting our website. This site contains important information about the Embassy and the British Government's policies, with advice to visitors to and from the United Kingdom.
British Chevening Scholarships 2009/2010
Applications for Chevening Scholarships for the academic year 2009/2010 are now being accepted. The deadline for submitting completed applications is 15 November 2008.
UK in Jordan
The United Kingdom’s relations with Jordan are as strong as they are historical. Britain has been involved in Jordan longer than any other country, going right back to the formation of the State. Our joint past has cemented a strong and lasting tie between our two countries. Find out more in Working with Jordan.
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How to stay safe abroad
Travelling overseas? Make sure your trip abroad is a safe one by following our advice.
Defence
Britain and Jordan enjoy a healthy defence relationship, which is based upon many famous historical links.
Registering with us and important notices
We have set up a new improved online registration service called LOCATE for British nationals travelling or living abroad to register themselves with the FCO.
We are confident that this new service will improve our ability to provide help in crisis situations and reduce delay and worry in times of stress for family and friends at home.
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David Miliband's EID message
Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, has sent his good wishes to Muslim communities in Britain and around the world for Eid al-Fitr.
He said:
"I am delighted to send my good wishes to Muslim communities in Britain and around the world for Eid al-Fitr.
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Work Permit Scam
It has recently come to the attention of the British Embassy that some false companies have circulated advice that Work Permits for the UK can be purchased for work with "Geoservices UK". This is a fraudulent claim, and the British Embassy strongly advises people not to pay anything to any of these companies or to contact them.
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Update on immigration changes
The UK government is implementing a number of important changes to the immigration system this week. Click here for further details.
LATEST NEWS
Foreign Secretary comments on Zimbabwe
5 December 2008
Foreign Secretary David Miliband commented on the situation in Zimbabwe. He said: 'The urgent imperative is to alleviate the immediate suffering of the Zimbabwean people.'
Gillian Merron visits Leicester and Loughborough
4 December 2008
Foreign Office minister, Gillian Merron, visited Leicester and Loughborough on 4 December as part of the FCO's 'Bringing ForeignPolicy Home' agenda.
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Jordan, Amman, British Embassy
British Embassy
(PO Box 87) Abdoun
Amman 11118
Amman
Telephone:
(962 6) 590 9200
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