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  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Poland

    Mr Robin Barnett, CMG has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Poland in succession to Mr Ric Todd who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.

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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 Zimbabwe

    Deborah Bronnert has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe.

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

  • Strike in Greece on 15 June

    Many transport services will be affected on Wednesday 15 June due to a general strike. Air traffic controllers will not be on strike.

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

  • Jeremy Browne meets British residents in Spain

    Consular Minister urges British residents to get the most out of living in Spain

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

  • Foreign Office welcomes release of British men from Eritrea

    Four British nationals have been released from Eritrea and will be reunited with their families.

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

  • Eruption of Puyehue volcano in Chile

    Travellers to Southern Chile and the Bariloche area of Argentina advised to follow advice of local authorities

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

  • Yemen: British nationals strongly advised to leave immediately

    The security situation has deteriorated since negotiations between the President and the opposition broke down on 22 May.

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

  • Foreign Secretary urges British Nationals to leave Yemen immediately

    In light of the latest escalations and rapidly deteriorating security situation Foreign Secretary William Hague urges British Nationals to leave Yemen immediately.

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

  • Teabags or travel insurance?

    The Foreign Office urges travellers to reassess their priorities when visiting friends and family overseas as packing items such as teabags are considered before taking out travel insurance.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns violence in Yemen

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned the violence in Yemen on 29 May.

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

  • Hurricane season travel advice

    The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June to November, and can affect the southern and eastern USA, Caribbean, and Central America.

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

  • Lord Howell's interview with Gulf Times

    Lord Howell praises Qatar’s efforts at mediation and crisis resolution in the region

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

  • Travel health advice on measles

    Foreign travel is one of the main reasons for cases of measles in the UK.

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

  • Volcanic ash cloud: Travel advice

    Passengers are still advised to remain in close contact with their airlines and travel agents for the most up to date news on the status of their flights.

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

  • Travel advice for fans travelling to the Carling Nations Cup this week

    Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are playing this week. Check our travel advice if you're travelling to watch the matches.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister offers condolences to victims of Missouri tornadoes

    Minister for North America Alistair Burt has offered the UK's thoughts and prayers to all those affected by tornadoes in Missouri.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister on Malaysian landslide

    Jeremy Browne, Minister of State responsible for South East Asia and the Far East said:

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

  • Travel health advice on dengue fever and chikungunya

    New figures from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) reveal that cases of dengue fever have more than doubled in 2010 and chikungunya cases have increased by 34% in UK travellers.

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

  • Advice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender travellers

    Today is International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO). The Foreign Office has advice for LGBT travellers.

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

  • Mount Etna eruption

    Eruption of Mount Etna may continue to cause disruption to travel to Sicily, although it is subsiding.

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