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  • Foreign Secretary welcomes release of Judith Tebbutt

    Following the release of Judith Tebbutt earlier today, the Foreign Secretary has issued the following statement.

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

  • Change of British High Commissioner to the Seychelles

    Mrs Lindsay Samantha Skoll has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Seychelles.

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

  • Our Man In...

    The help that staff in the British Consulates in Spain give to British nationals in distress is highlighted in a Channel 4 documentary called Our Man In.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Ecuador

    Mr Patrick Mullee has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Ecuador.

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

  • British national killed in Nigeria

    Prime Minister David Cameron confirmed that British national Chris McManus was killed in Nigeria on 8 March.

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

  • Foreign Secretary offers condolences to victims of explosions in Republic of Congo

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken following a blast at a munitions factory in Congo. At least 200 people are reported to have been killed.

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

  • Strikes: check before you travel

    Strikes in Germany and Cyprus could affect your travel. Check our advice before you set off.

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

  • Discover EU Careers - A message from the Foreign Secretary, William Hague

    Foreign Secretary William Hague is encouraging British nationals to consider a career working in the European Union institutions.

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    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…

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    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.

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    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.

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

  • Statement sent on behalf of the Rippington family, following the bus crash this morning in France

    "We ask that our privacy is respected and that we are left to grieve with our friends and family."

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

  • Lord Bates completes 3000 mile walk in support of Olympic Truce

    Today, Lord Bates will walk into Westminster, after taking nearly six and a half million steps in a 3000 mile walk across Europe to raise awareness of the UN resolution on the Olympic Truce.

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

  • An overseas romance may not be all that it seems...

    Getting scammed could be the last thing you think about when falling for someone, but when talking to someone online, there is a real risk of becoming a victim of romance fraud.

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

  • FCO Minister Counts Down to the Paralympic Games

    Today is 200 days to go until the London 2012 Paralympic Games. FCO Minister David Lidington has marked the milestone by visiting Stoke Mandeville, the birthplace of the Paralympic movement. Watch his video from the visit.

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

  • 112 - A brand of perfume or the number for emergency services in the EU?

    New figures released today by the Foreign Office to mark European 112 Day reveal that most people do not know the number to call in the event of an emergency.

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

  • Unrest in the Maldives

    The Foreign Office advise against all but essential travel to the Maldivian capital Male following political demonstrations and unrest.

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

  • Travel disruption across UK

    Continuing travel disruptions possible following severe weather across the UK and Europe.

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

  • Turkey: Changes to tourist visas for British nationals

    From 1 February you will only be able to stay in Turkey for a total of 90 days in a 180 day period.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Colombia

    Mr Lindsay Croisdale-Appleby has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Colombia.

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