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  • Olympic Roundup - Monday 30 July

    Today's look at Foreign Office activity and the events taking place in and around the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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

  • Olympic Roundup - Sunday 29 July

    Today's look at Foreign Office activity and the events taking place in and around the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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

  • Olympic Roundup - Saturday 28 July

    Today's look at Foreign Office activity and the events taking place in and around the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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

  • GREAT Guangzhou stop - Canton Tower to celebrate the London Games

    A tale of Two Cities’ sporting friendship: Canton Tower celebrates the London Games.

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

  • Olympic Roundup - Monday 23 July

    The Foreign Secretary's welcome message, marking the Olympic Truce, a message from the Pope and more.

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

  • 10 Brits hospitalised abroad every day according to Foreign Office figures

    Foreign Office warns that families face huge bills if they are not covered by travel insurance.

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

  • Forced marriage warning as summer holidays approach

    In the early part of this year alone, Foreign Office staff working abroad were called upon to provide assistance in 46 cases of forced marriage.

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

  • Avalanche in the French Alps

    Foreign Secretary William Hague sends his condolences to those affected. The British Ambassador to France heads to Chamonix with consular staff to offer assistance.

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

  • Celebrating Olympic legacy

    With just 22 days to go until the London 2012 Olympics begin, the world's athletes are starting to arrive. Watch our time-lapse video to find out about the journey to the Games.

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

  • Preparing for your summer holiday

    If you're going abroad this summer make sure you are fully prepared by checking our travel advice.

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

  • British travellers urged to avoid taking risks with the law

    New figures reveal the number of British nationals arrested overseas has risen by 6% in the past year.

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

  • Bomb blast reported in Mishomoroni

    A bomb blast was reported on 24 June 2012 in Mishomoroni. No british nationals were involved.

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

  • Birthday honours awarded to Brits for exceptional achievement abroad

    This year's Diplomatic Service and Overseas Birthday Honours list is full of British people doing exceptional work in support of British interests overseas.

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

  • Forced marriage to become a criminal offence

    Prime Minister David Cameron: "forced marriage is wrong, is illegal and will not be tolerated".

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

  • Piracy ransoms task force holds inaugural meeting

    The international task force announced by the PM at the London conference on Somalia to look at the issue of ransom payments in piracy cases met for the first time on 30 May in London.

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

  • Minister for Africa welcomes release of British hostage in Sudan

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has confirmed the release of British hostage Patrick Noonan, after he was kidnapped in Sudan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary confirms amendments to consular guidance

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has informed the House that the internal guidance for consular staff on the death of British Nationals overseas will be amended. This comes after a review of consular procedures.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes the release of detained British national in Sudan

    A British national has been released from detention, following his arrest on the South Sudan border.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces the UK is to open two new diplomatic posts in India

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced that the UK will open two Deputy High Commissions in Hyderabad and Chandigarh, bringing the number of UK posts in India to seven.

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

  • Stay safe during elections

    We advise British nationals to exercise caution and be vigilant during and after election periods overseas.

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