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FCO urges British nationals to value their passport
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
From 6 April, all nationals from outside of Europe coming to live in the UK for longer than six months will be required to pay a ‘health surcharge’
Mr Scott Wightman CMG has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Singapore.
Foreign & Commonwealth Office reminds travellers what it can do to help British nationals overseas
Hugo Swire welcomes US decision to refer Linda Carty’s case for further consideration. The UK opposes the death penalty in all circumstances.
The Foreign Office along with representatives from ABTA, the Ski Club of Great Britain and Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports will be on hand to answer your questions on Twitter.
In 2015, the TEL will operate on a monthly basis from January – December 2015 and on a fortnightly basis between April and August.
UK Government encourages couples to ‘Know Before They Go’ and be better prepared when travelling overseas this Valentine’s Day.
Catherine Inglehearn has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Guinea.
Mr Simon Martin has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Foreign Secretary welcomes scrutiny of Foreign Office consular services by Foreign Affairs Committee.
FCO publishes results of review of consular assistance after a murder or manslaughter overseas.
Phase four of the transfer to the UK, of overseas birth and death registrations of British Citizens will begin on 14 January 2015.
The FCO and Reunite call on parents not to leave their child ‘caught in the middle’
Brits abroad urged to consider consequences of drug crime
Phase three of the transfer to the UK, of overseas birth and death registrations of British Citizens will begin on 11 December.
Mrs Menna Frances Rawlings CMG has been appointed British High Commissioner to Australia.
The Foreign Office is updating its travel advice pages to reflect a heightened threat of terrorism globally.
Hugh Philpott has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Tajikistan.
FCO urges British nationals planning to retire abroad to learn more about their destination before moving.
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