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  • Moore welcomes UK embassy network expansion

    Scottish business will benefit from a stronger UK presence across the globe and key trade markets

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

  • General strikes in Greece

    Transport likely to be affected on 11 May due to a 24 hour strike.

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

  • Global travel advice update

    Following the death of Osama Bin Laden the FCO urges British nationals overseas to remain vigilant and monitor the media carefully.

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

  • No10 statement on Osama Bin Laden's death

    Al-Qaeda founder and leader Osama Bin Laden is killed by US ground forces in Pakistan.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister "deeply saddened" by Marrakesh explosion

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt has given a statement on yesterday's explosion in Marrakesh.

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

  • British nationals advised to leave Syria

    The Foreign Office advises all British nationals to leave Syria while commercial airlines are still flying following the rapid deterioration in the security situation.

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

  • Avoid pre wedding hells - don't forget your travel insurance

    New research reveals that over one million Britons are planning to travel abroad for stag and hen parties this year, but they risk coming home out of pocket if things go wrong.

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

  • Don't crack up this Easter

    For British nationals about to travel over Easter, we have lots of information to help make sure you have an enjoyable getaway.

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

  • Foreign Office brings travel safety advice to the classroom

    Even in the current economic climate, young people still have a strong desire to see the world with almost half of 11-18 year olds considering taking a gap year abroad after leaving school or college.

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

  • Advice for British nationals who wish to remain in affected areas north east of Tokyo

    We no longer advise against all but essential travel to Tokyo. However, we continue to advise against all but essential travel to those areas north east of Tokyo most directly affected by the earthquake and the tsunami.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister "saddened" by loss of life in Thailand

    Heavy rain has caused flooding and landslides in some of the southern provinces and islands of Thailand resulting in loss of life and damage to infrastructure.

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

  • Two silver awards for the Foreign Office 'Know Before You Go' campaign

    Foreign Office travel safety campaign "Know Before You Go" was awarded two silver standard prizes at the Travel Marketing Awards on 24 March.

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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 Kingdom of Cambodia

    Mr Mark Gooding has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia.

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

  • Foreign Office pulls out non-essential embassy staff from Yemen

    Given the situation on the ground, it will be very difficult for the British Government to provide consular assistance in the event of a further breakdown of law and order and increased violent civil disorder.

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

  • Mushtaq Ahmed on UK’s tolerant and multi-faith society

    In a Foreign Office film launched today, former Pakistani cricketer and England Cricket Team spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed discusses why he has enjoyed living and working in the UK.

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

  • Serbia v Northern Ireland

    Northern Ireland are playing Serbia at the Red Star Stadium on 25 March.

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

  • Changes to Consular services which are charged for announced

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne announced the changes to services in a written statement to Parliament on 22 March.

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

  • Japan - latest update

    An update on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office consular effort in Japan this weekend.

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

  • Advice on the risk of food contamination around Fukushima nuclear plant

    Find out the latest advice on food and drink contamination within the 80km exclusion zone

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

  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    Libya, North Africa, Commonwealth Day, Olympics, travel advice and a Royal visit were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers.

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