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  • Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender couples urged to research honeymoon destinations

    New research suggests fewer than half of LGB&T couples research whether a destination is LGB&T-friendly before travelling overseas

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

  • Foreign Office team to support British Pilgrims

    Foreign Office establishes a dedicated team to support British Hajjis traveling to Saudi Arabia.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Bulgaria

    Emma Hopkins has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Bulgaria.

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

  • Changes to birth and death registration overseas

    Phase two of the transfer to the UK, of overseas birth and death registrations of British Citizens will begin on 8 September.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 14 August

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Iraq, the Muslim Brotherhood, the Clerk of Commons and the European Commission.

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

  • Local laws and customs catching British nationals out abroad

    FCO encourages people to be better prepared by researching the local laws and customs of their holiday destination before travel.

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

  • Assisted Departure of British Nationals from Libya

    The FCO has helped more British Nationals to leave Libya as the security situation continues to get worse.

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

  • Do your homework before hitting the road in Europe

    New survey shows more British nationals need to do their homework before taking to the wheel in Europe this summer.

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

  • Death of British national in Air Algerie crash

    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office can sadly confirm that a UK national died in the recent Air Algerie crash. Our thoughts are with his family.

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

  • Foreign Secretary saddened by AH5017 plane crash

    Foreign Secretary sends condolences to those affected by the crash of flight AH5017 and offers UK assistance.

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

  • Football supporters' advice for matches in Austria

    Advice for football fans travelling to Austria needing Consular assistance

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

  • British Council Triennial Review published

    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office today published a review of British Council. It found the Council makes a significant contribution to the UK’s international reputation.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: We believe British nationals were on board MH17

    The Foreign Secretary has sent condolences to those affected by the crash of flight MH17, confirming Britons believed on board.

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

  • Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Celtic FC in Helsinki

    Travel advice for fans travelling to Finland for the Spurs vs Celtic game on Saturday 2 August 2014

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

  • New report shows FCO helped thousands of British Nationals overseas

    New figures show fall in some serious types of consular case, but FCO still helped over 17,000 British people last year.

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

  • Forced Marriage Awareness Week

    The Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) is raising awareness of Forced Marriage amongst victims and professionals through Forced Marriage Awareness week.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to El Salvador

    Mr Bernhard Garside has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Indonesia

    Mr Moazzam Malik has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia.

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

  • Change of High Commissioner to Malaysia

    Mrs Victoria Treadell CMG MVO has been appointed British High Commissioner to Malaysia.

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

  • Young Brits putting family finances at risk overseas

    FCO and ABTA issue warning to young British travellers about the importance of travel insurance.

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