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David Lammy outlined his priorities following his appointment as Foreign Secretary on 5 July 2024.
Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron gave his first major speech in the role at the National Cyber Security Centre.
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The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has today summoned the Chinese Ambassador Zheng Zeguang following allegations of foreign interference on UK soil, contrary to the National Security Act 2023.
At the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Italy the Foreign Secretary will urge G7 partners to keep up pressure on Putin as he continues his illegal war with Ukraine.
The US, UK and Canada have issued a joint statement on coordinated efforts to counter foreign state information manipulation.
FCDO travel advice for Jamaica. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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The Foreign Secretary will travel to Washington DC to urge US partners to unlock additional funding for Ukraine, giving them the tools they need to win its war with Russia.
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FCDO travel advice for Colombia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Find out whether you need to pay UK tax on foreign income - residence and ‘non-dom’ status, tax returns, claiming relief if you’re taxed twice (including certificates of residence)
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FCDO travel advice for the Dominican Republic. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
David Cameron will visit Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Mongolia to increase engagement with this pivotal region of the world.
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