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  • Indonesia earthquake - advice for British nationals

    An 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the western coast of Northern Sumatra, Indonesia on 11 April. A tsunami watch for the Indian Ocean region issued immediately after the earthquake struck has now been lifted.

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

  • Temporary closure of British Embassy in Mali

    We have temporarily suspended all in country services immediately, including consular services and withdrawn our staff from our Embassy in Bamako.

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

  • Full UK visa service resumes in Libya

    The UK has announced the re-opening of a full visa service in Libya, after the service closed in February 2011.

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

  • Looking after our own: strengthening Britain's consular diplomacy

    Foreign Secretary William Hague talked about the role of British consular services, and plans for the future in a speech at the Foreign Office today.

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

  • Going abroad this Easter?

    Make sure there are no cracks in your travel plans this Easter. Check the Foreign Office advice before you travel.

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

  • Azamara cruise ship incident

    The Foreign Office is aware of an incident on board the Azamara Quest cruise ship.

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

  • Buying property abroad: Advice from Know Before You Go and A Place in the Sun

    The Foreign Office's Know Before You Go team will be at the A Place In The Sun Live show at Earls Court, London on 30 March- 1 April.

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

  • General strike in Portugal

    Due to a general strike in Portugal called for 22 March, flights to and from the country may be affected.

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

  • Nationwide protests in Indonesia

    It is widely predicted that there will be ongoing protests throughout Indonesia against a proposed fuel price hike, due to take effect on Sunday, 1 April.

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

  • Statement on behalf of Judith Tebbutt

    Following her release earlier today, Judith Tebbutt has issued the following statement.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes release of Judith Tebbutt

    Following the release of Judith Tebbutt earlier today, the Foreign Secretary has issued the following statement.

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

  • Change of British High Commissioner to the Seychelles

    Mrs Lindsay Samantha Skoll has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Seychelles.

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

  • Our Man In...

    The help that staff in the British Consulates in Spain give to British nationals in distress is highlighted in a Channel 4 documentary called Our Man In.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Ecuador

    Mr Patrick Mullee has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Ecuador.

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

  • British national killed in Nigeria

    Prime Minister David Cameron confirmed that British national Chris McManus was killed in Nigeria on 8 March.

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

  • Foreign Secretary offers condolences to victims of explosions in Republic of Congo

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken following a blast at a munitions factory in Congo. At least 200 people are reported to have been killed.

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

  • Strikes: check before you travel

    Strikes in Germany and Cyprus could affect your travel. Check our advice before you set off.

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

  • Discover EU Careers - A message from the Foreign Secretary, William Hague

    Foreign Secretary William Hague is encouraging British nationals to consider a career working in the European Union institutions.

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

  • A further statement sent by the Rippington family, following the bus crash last Sunday morning in France

    “Max Rippington, son of Peter, who was so tragically killed in the horrific coach crash on Sunday, and Sharon Rippington, badly injured in the same incident, is delighted to be reunited with his sister Amy and his Mum, Sharo…

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

  • Foreign Secretary publishes review of consular evacuation procedures

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the review of the FCO's evacuation procedures.

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