Switzerland chairs International Coffee Council (ICC)

29.03.2019 — Article United Kingdom
With one of the highest per capita rates of coffee consumption in the world, Switzerland is one of 50 members of the International Coffee Organization (ICO).

SCOTNIGHT18

10.12.2018 — Article United Kingdom
After four weeks of intense co-operation SCOTNIGHT18 has come to a close.

Visits: Federal Councillor Doris Leuthard

16.10.2018 — Article United Kingdom

Cyber Defence Symposium

03.10.2018 — Article United Kingdom
The Embassy of Switzerland in the UK hosted its second Cyber Defence Symposium, bringing together guests from think tanks, government, the defence attaché community and industry.

Swiss Ambassador’s Award 2018 Concert Tour with Orion String Trio

18.07.2018 — Local news United Kingdom
This year marks the 21st anniversary of the Swiss Ambassador’s Award Concert.

Swiss National Day

18.07.2018 — Article United Kingdom
Message from the President of the Swiss Confederation Alain Berset to Swiss citizens abroad on the occasion of the Swiss National Day on 1 August.

Alumni network

25.04.2018 — Article United Kingdom
The Embassy hosted the co-founder of On, David Allemann, as keynote speaker at 'Networking Afterwork' – the annual gathering of Swiss university alumni, students and the Swiss business community in the UK.

Cryptocurrencies, ICOs, Blockchain: A force for good or bad? A Swiss-UK Dialogue

16.03.2018 — Article United Kingdom
On 13 March the Embassy of Switzerland, together with the UK Chapter of the British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce (BSCC), hosted an evening discussion on the recent developments surrounding cryptocurrencies at the Level 39 innovation space.

Swiss Air Force marks Royal Air Force Centenary

07.03.2018 — Press release United Kingdom
The Swiss Air Force is sending two aerobatic teams to UK air shows in 2018, which marks the Royal Air Force Centenary.

Swiss shines at Empire Test Pilot School

15.12.2017 — Article United Kingdom

Cyber-Defence Symposium

17.11.2017 — Article United Kingdom

On 7 November 2017 the Embassy of Switzerland held a Cyber-Defence Symposium with the participation of highly qualified keynote speakers and panellists. The event was organized by the Defence Attaché’s Office and the Swiss Business Hub UK. It aimed at bringing together members of both government and corporates to discuss the issue of cyber defence and security from a UK and Swiss perspective.

Best Practice in Export – Swiss and UK approaches

06.11.2017 — Article United Kingdom

On 2 November 2017 the Swiss Embassy hosted a panel discussion with three small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from the UK (Brompton Bicycle Ltd, Bremont Watch Company, Ramsden International) and three SMEs from Switzerland (Regloplas AG, Arktis Radiation Detectors Ltd, Panolin International Inc.), all of which are successful in exporting their products. The idea of the panel was to learn from one another’s experiences and engage the audience in the debate.

Swiss Air Force marks Royal Air Force Centenary

07.03.2018 — Press release United Kingdom
The Swiss Air Force is sending two aerobatic teams to UK air shows in 2018, which marks the Royal Air Force Centenary.

Swiss Ambassador’s Award 2017 goes to cellist Christoph Croisé

15.05.2017 — Press release United Kingdom

This year’s award goes to 23-year-old Swiss cellist Christoph Croisé, whose virtuosity delights audiences and critics alike and places him amongst the “stars of tomorrow”. He will make his London debut with the Swiss Ambassador’s Award Concert at Wigmore Hall on 17 October 2017, and tour in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast.

Swiss Air Force flight displays at UK air shows

02.05.2017 — Press release United Kingdom

The Swiss Air Force returns to the UK with two aerobatics teams this summer.

UK's EU referendum result

24.06.2016 — Press release United Kingdom

Swiss Air Force displays at UK air shows

05.04.2016 — Press release United Kingdom

Swiss Air Force aerobatics teams will appear at air shows in England and Scotland this summer.

Swiss Ambassador’s Award 2016 goes to innovative woodwind quintet

04.04.2016 — Press release United Kingdom

This year’s award goes to the NEXUS Reed Quintet, an exciting and innovative woodwind ensemble from Switzerland.

National Day address by the Swiss President

01.08.2015 — Press release United Kingdom

The President of the Swiss Confederation, Federal Councillor Simonetta Sommaruga, addresses the Swiss community abroad. 

President’s message to the Swiss community abroad

30.07.2015 — Press release United Kingdom

Message by the President of the Swiss Confederation, Federal Councillor Simonetta Sommaruga, on the occasion of the National Day on 1^st August 2015.

National Day Message from President of the Swiss Confederation Simonetta Sommaruga

01.08.2020 — Local news United Kingdom
Message from the President of the Swiss Confederation Simonetta Sommaruga to Swiss abroad on the occasion of the National Day.

Economic Footprints Switzerland-UK

30.06.2020 — Local news United Kingdom
Switzerland and the UK are long-standing and firm partners whose common heritage of political and economic liberty forms the basis for successful cooperation in many fields.

Swiss Ambassador's Award 2020

25.06.2020 — Local news United Kingdom

Congratulations to Roberto Ruisi, winner of the Swiss Ambassador’s Award 2020!

Performance Engineering: RACE TECH World Motorsport Symposium

06.12.2019 — Article United Kingdom
In December, our Swiss Business Hub UK & Ireland organised a fact-finding mission in conjunction with the renowned RACE TECH World Motorsport Symposium, in order to continue strengthening the relationship between Swiss and UK leading innovators and engineers.

Switzerland-UK transitional social security agreement

31.10.2019 — Local news United Kingdom
Switzerland and the UK have agreed a transitional agreement for social security after the UK leaves the EU.

Networking Afterwork @ The Embassy

24.10.2019 — United Kingdom
On 22 October the Embassy of Switzerland in the UK hosted its annual networking event for Swiss university alumni, students and the Swiss business community in the UK.

Swiss Ambassador's Award 2019

21.10.2019 — Local news United Kingdom
The winners of this year’s Swiss Ambassador’s Award, AKMI DUO, made their UK debut on 15 October 2019 to a packed Wigmore Hall in London.

Security and Defence Symposium

09.10.2019 — Article United Kingdom
On 8 October, the Embassy of Switzerland in the UK hosted its annual Security and Defence Symposium, bringing together guests from think tanks, government and the defence industry.

International Coffee Day Reception

02.10.2019 — Article United Kingdom
On 1 October, the Embassy of Switzerland in the UK marked International Coffee Day by hosting a reception to celebrate all things coffee-related and discuss the future of the industry.

Swiss National Day

24.07.2019 — Article United Kingdom
Message from the President of the Swiss Confederation Ueli Maurer to Swiss citizens abroad on the occasion of the Swiss National Day on 1 August.

Real-world data and healthcare fact-finding mission

05.07.2019 — Article United Kingdom
At the end of June the Swiss Business Hub UK & Ireland organised a fact-finding mission bringing Swiss companies working at the interface of advanced analytics of real-world data and life science across to the UK. The mission was designed for companies developing solutions supporting personalised medicine, as well as innovations that could improve the operational efficiency of the NHS.

Performance engineering mission – Exploring Switzerland’s motorsport capabilities

30.04.2019 — Article United Kingdom
The Swiss Business Hub UK & Ireland organised a performance engineering fact-finding trip to Switzerland in April, designed to showcase Swiss expertise in Motorsports and excellence in innovation. The aim of the two-day trip was to generate partnerships amongst players with the most outstanding performance engineering capabilities focusing on three crucial areas for the future of the automotive industry: electrification, light-weight structures, and connected / autonomous vehicles.