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  • 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

  • Get prepared before Euro 2012 kick off

    Be on the ball when planning to travel to and from matches for Euro 2012.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister marks the lighting of the Olympic flame

    Earlier this morning the Olympic Flame was lit by the rays of the sun in an hour long traditional ceremony at the Temple of Hera, in the Ancient Stadium in Olympia, where the first Ancient Olympic Games took place.

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

  • Victim of a forced marriage or know someone who is?

    If you are worried you might be forced into marriage or are worried about a friend or relative call us on 0207 008 0151.

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

  • Minister for Africa reopens British Embassy in Co?te d’Ivoire

    Minister for Africa has reopened the British Embassy in Co?te d’Ivoire during his second visit to the country.

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

  • Madeleine McCann

    Madeleine McCann has been missing from a holiday resort in the Algarve, Portugal, since 3 May 2007

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

  • Travelling to Spain? Check your travel plans don't get disrupted

    Visitors to Spain are advised to allow extra time to clear security at airports, ports and border crossings due to additional security around the European Central Bank Summit on 2-4 May.

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

  • Demonstrations in Bangladesh: update for British nationals

    Political and other demonstrations can quickly turn violent in Bangladesh.

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

  • Travelling in Europe? Make sure you are covered

    After research showed over half of British travellers believe that an EHIC entitles them to free emergency medical care anywhere in Europe, the FCO reminds Brits to check the restrictions before travel

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Cuba

    Mr Tim Cole has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Cuba.

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

  • Possible strikes in Portugal

    Disruption in air travel expected should strikes proceed as planned. British nationals are advised to keep in touch with their airline or tour operators for more information.

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

  • Indonesia earthquake - advice for British nationals

    An 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the western coast of Northern Sumatra, Indonesia on 11 April. A tsunami watch for the Indian Ocean region issued immediately after the earthquake struck has now been lifted.

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

  • Temporary closure of British Embassy in Mali

    We have temporarily suspended all in country services immediately, including consular services and withdrawn our staff from our Embassy in Bamako.

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

  • Full UK visa service resumes in Libya

    The UK has announced the re-opening of a full visa service in Libya, after the service closed in February 2011.

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