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UK to send emergency relief to Lebanon
Following yesterday’s explosion at Beirut Port, the UK has today announced a package of emergency support to Lebanon.
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Travel advice: coronavirus (COVID-19)
Guidance for British people travelling overseas during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): countries and territories exempt from advice against ‘all but essential’ international travel
The FCO updated its global advisory against ‘all but essential’ travel, exempting destinations that no longer pose an unacceptably high risk for British travellers.
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Sir Philip Barton appointed as Permanent Under-Secretary of new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Sir Philip Barton has been appointed as the Permanent Under-Secretary of the new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
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The Queen praises FCO staff for COVID-19 work at virtual visit
Her Majesty The Queen praised the ‘incredible work’ of FCO staff responding to the coronavirus pandemic during a virtual visit and portrait unveiling.
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Global Britain: delivering on our international ambition
This page brings together the main documents that set out the government’s vision for Global Britain.
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The FCO promotes the United Kingdom’s interests overseas, supporting our citizens and businesses around the globe.
FCO is a ministerial department, supported by 10 agencies and public bodies.
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Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations.
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