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)
  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

    • Updated:

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

  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    World Press Freedom Day, Iraq, Osama Bin Laden were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers.

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Libyan shelling of Tunisia border and changes travel advice

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt said that the shelling of the Tunisia border is another example of the Libyan regime's utter lack of legitimacy.

    • Updated:

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

  • New Head of UK Delegation to the OSCE Vienna

    Mr Dominic Schroeder has been appointed Head of the United Kingdom’s Delegation to the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe in Vienna.

    • Updated:

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

  • Libya human rights – voices from Tripoli

    Alistair Burt, FCO Minister for Middle East and North Africa hosted a small meeting for people who have experienced first-hand the situation in Tripoli.

    • Updated:

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

  • Libya Contact Group meeting in Rome concludes

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the international community is "resolved to continue to take action" on Libya following the second meeting of the Libya Contact Group today.

    • Updated:

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

  • "Syria is at a fork in the road"

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said every effort is being made to get Syria to turn away from the path that it is taking, as violence in the country continues.

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Secretary orders expulsion of Libyan Embassy officials

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has ordered the expulsion of two diplomats from the Libyan Embassy in London. They have until 11 May to leave.

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Office publishes review on release of colonial documents

    A review into why a large collection of files from former British territories had not been placed in the public domain has been published.

    • Updated:

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

  • Global travel advice update

    Following the death of Osama Bin Laden the FCO urges British nationals overseas to remain vigilant and monitor the media carefully.

    • Updated:

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

  • Middle East: Time to restart talks

    British Ambassador to Israel Matthew Gould said the "only route to peace is through negotiations" ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to London.

    • Updated:

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

  • Minister for human rights policy marks World Press Freedom Day

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has recorded a video message, which was screened at an event hosted by members of the UK National Commission for UNESCO and the UK Press Freedom Network on 3 May. Watch it here and read …

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Secretary speaks at Lord Mayor's Easter Banquet

    Foreign Secretary William Hague will talk about Al Qaeda following Osama Bin Laden's death.

    • Updated:

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

  • "We will continue to fight against terrorism wherever it rears its head"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said we will use Britain's diplomatic weight in the world to support a new relationship with countries of the Middle East and North Africa.

    • Updated:

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

  • Response to the FAC's report on Afghanistan and Pakistan

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has presented to Parliament his response to the Foreign Affairs Committee’s fourth report on the UK’s foreign policy approach to Afghanistan and Pakistan.

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Secretary pays tribute to journalists, bloggers and media organisations

    To mark World Press Freedom Day today, Foreign Secretary William Hague has given a statement.

    • Updated:

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

  • "Pakistan will remain a very important security partner"

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said Pakistan is a very important partner to the UK and the rest of the world in combating terrorism.

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Japanese Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague talked of "important and productive" discussions following his meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Matsumoto.

    • Updated:

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

  • The Prince of Wales visits Washington this week

    His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales will be exploring the themes of environmental sustainability, the shared sacrifice of UK and US armed forces and education on his three day visit to the nation’s capital this week.

    • Updated:

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

  • Afghanistan: Monthly Progress Report March 2011

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

    • Updated:

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