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Guidance for British people travelling abroad during the coronavirus pandemic, if they are able to travel under current UK COVID-19 restrictions.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab arrives in Vietnam ahead of the UK launching accession talks to join trans-Pacific trading bloc.
Foreign Secretary announces further sanctions on companies linked to Myanmar’s military regime
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Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announced new sanctions against the Myanmar Timber Enterprise, Myanmar Pearl Enterprise and the State Administration Council.
The UK, in parallel with the US, Canada and EU, has imposed sanctions against 11 individuals and 2 entities from the Belarusian regime.
Investment from countries, including the UK as the G7 host, will help boost economies and jobs across the African continent.
A package of support from the UK, Germany and USA will protect lives and tackle loss and damage caused by climate change.
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We pursue our national interests and project the UK as a force for good in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK’s security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners.
FCDO is a ministerial department, supported by 12 agencies and public bodies.
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Office address
London
SW1A 2AH
United Kingdom
General enquiries telephone
020 7008 5000
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19) we cannot currently respond to letters sent by post within normal timescales. Use email if possible.
Office address (East Kilbride)
Eaglesham Road
East Kilbride
G75 8EA
United Kingdom
Telephone
01355 844000
Fax
01355 844099
Use this phone number for Overseas Pensions enquiries or to contact a named member of staff.
Media enquiries
Telephone
020 7008 3100
Contact the FCDO Communication Team via email (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
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PO Box 6255
Milton Keynes
MK10 1XX
United Kingdom
Enquiries
03700 002244 between midday and 4pm, Monday to Friday
If you need to use British documents for business or personal matters abroad.
Chevening Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and partner organisations.
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Stable Yard
St James’
London
SW1A 1BB
United Kingdom
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020 7008 2711
Travel advice
View our Travel Advice pages for our latest information on the country you’re visiting. If you have a question about our advice or a topic that isn’t covered, contact us.
Internal Audit Investigations Section
Internal Audit Department
22 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2EJ
United Kingdom
confidential hotline
+44 (0)1355 843747
The FCDO Internal Audit Department’s fraud and safeguarding investigation team is for raising concerns, suspicions and/or allegations of fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse or other corrupt practices. Your information will be treated in confidence. You do not have to provide your name, but doing so will assist us in taking forward your concerns.
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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Room WH2.177
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
United Kingdom
Reprioritisation of resources due to COVID-19 and measures to prevent the spread of the virus continue to impact on our ability to respond to requests within the statutory deadline.
Our significantly reduced on-site working will mean delays to responses which require access to paper records.
We aim to process requests as quickly as possible, and appreciate your patience at this time.
You can also use these contact details to make a Subject Access request (SAR). See also our personal information charter for information about your rights under the Data Protection Act (DPA), including how to access any data we may hold about you.
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