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  • Travel advice: Eurovision Song Contest 2014

    Advice for British nationals traveling to Denmark for the Eurovision Song Contest 2014.

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

  • Lose your passport, lose your holiday - Keep it safe

    Rome City Council and the British Embassy in Rome promote prevention campaign against passport loss, addressed to all English speaking tourists.

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

  • World Cup 2014 - your questions answered on Twitter

    Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and experts to answer your questions on Twitter.

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

  • Ukraine travel advice update

    Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to eastern Ukrainian regions Kharkiv, Donetsk and Lugansk.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns Russia’s recognition of Crimea as a 'sovereign state'

    The Kremlin has this evening announced that President Putin has signed a decree recognising Crimea as a sovereign state.

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

  • Reduction in passport fees for UK citizens overseas

    This ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by James Brokenshire on 13 March 2014.

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

  • Health advice for fans heading to Brazil for the World Cup

    PHE and NaTHNaC have produced a factsheet for football fans going to Brazil for the FIFA Football World Cup from 12 June to 13 July 2014.

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  • Egypt travel advice update

    Foreign Office advise against all but essential travel to South Sinai in Egypt except for within the Sharm el Sheikh resort areas.

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

  • Change of High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea

    Mr Simon Tonge has been appointed British High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits England World Cup 2014 venue in Manaus

    Foreign Secretary visits Manaus to highlight FCO’s preparations for World Cup 2014 and ‘Be on the Ball’ consular campaign.

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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 Korea

    Mr Charles Hay MVO has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Korea.

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

  • Need to renew your British passport? Go online

    Passport applications for Britons resident overseas must now be made via the GOV.UK website

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

  • Before considering surrogacy overseas do your research, advises FCO

    Foreign and Commonwealth Office urges prospective parents considering surrogacy overseas to get legal advice

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Algeria

    Mr Andrew Noble has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Algeria.

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

  • Change of High Commissioner to New Zealand

    Mr Jonathan Sinclair has been appointed British High Commissioner to New Zealand.

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

  • FCO consular services web forum

    The House of Commons’ Foreign Affairs Select Committee is conducting a Parliamentary inquiry into the FCO’s consular services.

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

  • British Ambassador to the Philippines nominated in British Muslim Awards

    British Ambassador to the Philippines, Asif Ahmad is among the nominees for the British Muslim Awards under the category of Civil Servant of the Year.

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

  • Office closure in Malaysia

    The British High Commission in Malaysia will be closed on 31 January 2014 (Friday) and 3 February 2014 (Monday)

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

  • Change of High Commissioner to Ghana

    Mr Jon Benjamin has been appointed British High Commissioner to Ghana.

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

  • Denis Keefe took over as Her Majesty's Ambassador to Serbia

    Mr Denis Keefe has presented his letter of credentials to the President of Serbia

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