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  • Lord Bates completes 3000 mile walk in support of Olympic Truce

    Today, Lord Bates will walk into Westminster, after taking nearly six and a half million steps in a 3000 mile walk across Europe to raise awareness of the UN resolution on the Olympic Truce.

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

  • An overseas romance may not be all that it seems...

    Getting scammed could be the last thing you think about when falling for someone, but when talking to someone online, there is a real risk of becoming a victim of romance fraud.

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

  • FCO Minister Counts Down to the Paralympic Games

    Today is 200 days to go until the London 2012 Paralympic Games. FCO Minister David Lidington has marked the milestone by visiting Stoke Mandeville, the birthplace of the Paralympic movement. Watch his video from the visit.

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

  • 112 - A brand of perfume or the number for emergency services in the EU?

    New figures released today by the Foreign Office to mark European 112 Day reveal that most people do not know the number to call in the event of an emergency.

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

  • Unrest in the Maldives

    The Foreign Office advise against all but essential travel to the Maldivian capital Male following political demonstrations and unrest.

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

  • Travel disruption across UK

    Continuing travel disruptions possible following severe weather across the UK and Europe.

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

  • Turkey: Changes to tourist visas for British nationals

    From 1 February you will only be able to stay in Turkey for a total of 90 days in a 180 day period.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Colombia

    Mr Lindsay Croisdale-Appleby has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Colombia.

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

  • Know before you go: Join us at the Adventure Travel Show

    The Know Before You Go Team will be at the Adventure Travel Show at Olympia, London on 28-29 January giving advice for those planning their first or next adventure.

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

  • Change of British High Commissioner to Uganda

    Ms Alison Blackburne has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Uganda.

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

  • Floods in Fiji

    A severe flood warning remains in place for low lying areas of Western Viti Levu island.

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

  • Government's response to the sinking of the Costa Concordia

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne and Transport Minister Mike Penning have updated Parliament on the Government's response to the Costa Concordia sinking.

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

  • Embassy in Liberia re-opens

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced the re-opening of the British Embassy in Liberia.

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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 belarus

    Mr Bruce Bucknell has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of belarus.

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

  • Costa Concordia cruise ship update

    Foreign Secretary William Hague announced on 15 January that, on the basis of all the information available to us, all British Nationals involved are now accounted for and safe.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on British Nationals on the Costa Concordia

    The Costa Concordia Italian Cruise Liner ran aground on Friday 13 January off the coast of Giglio island. Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke about the incident on the Murnaghan programme this morning.

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

  • Statement on visa applications in Iran

    Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt updated Parliament on the latest information regarding visa applications in Iran, following the closure of our embassy in Tehran.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its Embassies overseas this week.

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

  • New Year Honours for crises staff at the Foreign Office

    The Foreign Office is delighted that 19 of our staff have received recognition in the New Year Honours List for their exceptional contributions in delivering the UK response to crises overseas this year.

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

  • Holiday travel advice

    A few simple preparations before and during your stay can help to make your Christmas holiday safe and trouble free.

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