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  • Travel company ceases trading

    Travel company Dream Holidays Limited has ceased trading with immediate effect. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) says customers will be able to complete their holidays.

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

  • Are you really ready for your trip?

    Make the most of your holiday this summer by following the Foreign Office tips for pre holiday preparation.

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

  • Tohoku: 4 months on

    Foreign Office Minister visits areas recovering from the devastation of 11 March

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

  • Teachers urged to be alert to students who may be at risk of forced marriage

    This summer over 350 young people will be forced to marry someone against their will and as a result may not return to their classrooms next academic year.

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

  • Alina Ibragimova on freedom of expression in Britain

    In a Foreign Office film launched today, Russian violinist Alina Ibragimova discusses the open-mindedness of British audiences towards all forms of music.

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

  • Foreign Office review of consular evacuation procedures

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has placed a review of consular evacuation procedures in the House of Commons library.

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

  • Strike planned for 30 June - information for travellers

    Possible delays at UK airports, ports and international rail terminals.

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

  • Campaign launched to help tackle international parental child abduction

    Every other day a British child is abducted by a parent to a country which has not signed the 1980 Hague Convention on international parental child abduction, according to new research released today by the FCO.

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

  • Greece - 48 hour general strike

    A 48 hour general strike on 28 and 29 June is affecting transport.

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

  • Foreign Office urges British nationals to leave Syria immediately

    It is highly unlikely the British Embassy will be able to provide a normal consular service in the event of a further breakdown in law and order. British nationals should leave now by commercial means while these are still o…

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Poland

    Mr Robin Barnett, CMG has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Poland in succession to Mr Ric Todd who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe

    Deborah Bronnert has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe.

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

  • Strike in Greece on 15 June

    Many transport services will be affected on Wednesday 15 June due to a general strike. Air traffic controllers will not be on strike.

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

  • Jeremy Browne meets British residents in Spain

    Consular Minister urges British residents to get the most out of living in Spain

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

  • Foreign Office welcomes release of British men from Eritrea

    Four British nationals have been released from Eritrea and will be reunited with their families.

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

  • Eruption of Puyehue volcano in Chile

    Travellers to Southern Chile and the Bariloche area of Argentina advised to follow advice of local authorities

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

  • Yemen: British nationals strongly advised to leave immediately

    The security situation has deteriorated since negotiations between the President and the opposition broke down on 22 May.

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

  • Foreign Secretary urges British Nationals to leave Yemen immediately

    In light of the latest escalations and rapidly deteriorating security situation Foreign Secretary William Hague urges British Nationals to leave Yemen immediately.

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

  • Teabags or travel insurance?

    The Foreign Office urges travellers to reassess their priorities when visiting friends and family overseas as packing items such as teabags are considered before taking out travel insurance.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns violence in Yemen

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned the violence in Yemen on 29 May.

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