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The Know Before You Go Team will be at the Adventure Travel Show at Olympia, London on 28-29 January giving advice for those planning their first or next adventure.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Ms Alison Blackburne has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Uganda.
A severe flood warning remains in place for low lying areas of Western Viti Levu island.
Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne and Transport Minister Mike Penning have updated Parliament on the Government's response to the Costa Concordia sinking.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced the re-opening of the British Embassy in Liberia.
Mr Bruce Bucknell has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of belarus.
Foreign Secretary William Hague announced on 15 January that, on the basis of all the information available to us, all British Nationals involved are now accounted for and safe.
The Costa Concordia Italian Cruise Liner ran aground on Friday 13 January off the coast of Giglio island. Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke about the incident on the Murnaghan programme this morning.
Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt updated Parliament on the latest information regarding visa applications in Iran, following the closure of our embassy in Tehran.
A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its Embassies overseas this week.
The Foreign Office is delighted that 19 of our staff have received recognition in the New Year Honours List for their exceptional contributions in delivering the UK response to crises overseas this year.
A few simple preparations before and during your stay can help to make your Christmas holiday safe and trouble free.
Strikes in some European countries could affect travel during the holidays. Check our advice before you set off.
Ms Vivien Frances Life has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark.
Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has expressed his condolences to those affected by the severe flooding in the Philippines.
A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.
Mr Christopher Charles Stuart has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Mongolia. He will take up his appointment during April 2012.
Many Brits are planning a winter sports holiday over the coming months. New research shows that one in five travellers are not taking out insurance, and the costs of an accident on the slopes can be huge.
A UK-trained police dog team has today gathered vital evidence to help prosecute seven suspected pirates in the Seychelles.
Update for passengers travelling to the UK on November 30th 2011.
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