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  • Post-tropical cyclone Sandy

    East Coast of USA affected by winds, rain, snow, flooding and power outages from post-tropical cyclone Sandy

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

  • Get Fit For Ski

    Make sure you are physically fit and prepared for your skiing holiday, otherwise you risk injury.

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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 Moldova

    Mr Philip David Batson has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova.

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

  • Fourteenth Hajj Consular Delegation launches

    The Hajj Consular Delegation to accompany British pilgrims to Saudi Arabia was launched today by Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds.

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

  • Foreign Secretary speaks at launch of new Crisis Centre

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken at the opening of the of the new Foreign Office Crisis Centre in London.

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

  • Foreign Secretary launches new FCO Crisis Centre

    The new Crisis Centre has been created to ensure the Foreign Office continues to provide one of the most complete and advanced consular services in the world.

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

  • Wreath laying for the tenth anniversary of the Bali bombings

    Foreign Office Minister the Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP represented Her Majesty's Government at the wreath laying ceremony for the victims of the 2002 Bali bombings.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister saddened by Hong Kong ferry tragedy

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire said that thoughts and condolences are with everyone involved following a tragic ferry accident in Hong Kong on 1 October.

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

  • Ecuador: Safe release of Kathryn Cox

    FCO spokesperson statement on the release of Kathryn Cox, following her kidnap in Ecuador on 28 September.

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

  • Plane crash in Kathmandu

    We can confirm there was a plane crash near Kathmandu airport on 28 September involving British Nationals.

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

  • UK and Nepal unite in mourning the victims of air crash in Kathmandu

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire and Nepalese Deputy Prime Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha have met in New York on the fringes of the UN General Assembly.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits Alicante

    Mark Simmonds, the newly appointed Foreign Office Minister for Consular Affairs, today visited the province of Alicante to learn more about the issues faced by thousands of British nationals living in and visiting the region.

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

  • Statement sent on behalf of the Sebbage family, following the conclusion of the trial of Robert Sebbage

    "We are grateful to all those people and organisations in the UK and Greece who have helped us during this horrible time."

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

  • New commitment on assistance in cases of murder or manslaughter overseas

    A new memorandum of understanding (MoU) ensures that UK authorities provide an agreed standard of assistance to the deceased, their families and next of kin.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on attack on the compound housing German and British Embassies in Khartoum

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has confirmed that all UK and Sudanese staff at the British Embassy in Khartoum are safe and that no injuries were sustained.

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

  • Paralympic Games: full Foreign Office coverage

    A round up of Foreign Office activity around the London 2012 Paralympic Games from 29 August to 9 September.

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

  • New Foreign Office ministerial team

    Prime Minister David Cameron has announced the new Foreign Office ministerial team and their portfolios.

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

  • Hurricane Leslie nears Bermuda

    The Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) has advised that Hurricane Leslie will affect the territory over the weekend of 8-9 September.

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

  • Plan. Pack. Explore. – a new guide for travellers

    The Foreign Office has launched Plan.Pack.Explore., a new travel guide for those planning a trip abroad.

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

  • Forest fires in Spain

    Forest fires have been affecting areas around the Costa del Sol, and emergency services are at the scene.

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