Skip to main content

News and communications

Skip to results

11,426 results

Skip to results
11,426 results sorted by Updated (newest)
From Closed organisation: Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)
  • Foreign Office Minister sends condolences following train crash in Argentina

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has expressed his sympathy to the victims of today’s train crash in Buenos Aires.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister meets members of Syrian Opposition

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt says UK committed to intensifying engagement with the Syrian political opposition.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UN resolution on enhanced support for the African Union Mission in Somalia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague made a statement on the adoption of the UN resolution which agrees support for more sustainable funding and increased numbers of troops in Somalia.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office summons Syrian Ambassador

    On the Foreign Secretary’s instructions, the Syrian Ambassador to London, Dr Sami Khiyami, was summoned to the Foreign Office this afternoon to see the Political Director Sir Geoffrey Adams.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes successful Yemeni election

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "Yemeni people made clear there is no place for violence in Yemen’s democratic future"

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Strengthening the UK's relationship with Somaliland

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met President Silanyo of Somaliland on 22 February, the eve of the London Conference on Somalia.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister urges Yemeni people to seize electoral opportunity

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt said that tomorrow's poll is a crucial opportunity to endorse political change in the country.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Al-Azhar supports London Conference on Somalia

    Dr Ahmed El Tayyeb, the Imam of Al-Azhar has issued a statement in support of the London Conference on Somalia. Al-Azhar is the most influential religious authority in Egypt, and one of the most important authorities in the …

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 100 years of discovery and diplomacy in Antarctica

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham celebrated Captain Scott's expedition's achievements and legacy of peace and science at the Foreign Office on 20 February.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A further statement sent by the Rippington family, following the bus crash last Sunday morning in France

    “Max Rippington, son of Peter, who was so tragically killed in the horrific coach crash on Sunday, and Sharon Rippington, badly injured in the same incident, is delighted to be reunited with his sister Amy and his Mum, Sharo…

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ties between UK and Pakistan remain strong and unbroken

    Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar is visiting the UK for the second round of the UK-Pakistan Enhanced Strategic Dialogue.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • International community targets pirate kingpins

    Foreign Secretary William Hague announced that the UK is to provide the Director and fund the construction of the new Regional Anti-Piracy Prosecutions Intelligence Co-ordination Centre (RAPPICC) based in the Seychelles.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Britain and Pakistan: an unbreakable partnership

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar discussed trade, economic growth and development, cultural co-operation, security and education when they met in London today.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Progress in Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the progress made in Afghanistan during January.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary publishes review of consular evacuation procedures

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the review of the FCO's evacuation procedures.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Why Antarctica remains vital to the wider interests of the UK

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham spoke about Captain Scott's legacy at a reception marking the centenary of the party reaching the South Pole.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK: We are committed to our relationship with Pakistan for the long term

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar in London today for talks on the Enhanced Strategic Dialogue.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bus crash in France

    Following fatal coach crash in northern France on 19 February, people worried about relatives or friends should call the Foreign Office on 0207 008 1500.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lords debate developments in the European Union

    Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell outlined UK support for action to address the crisis in the Eurozone during a debate in the House of Lords on 16 February.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Europe visits Edinburgh

    Minister for Europe David Lidington is visiting Edinburgh today to give evidence to the European and External Relations Committee.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government