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  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassadors to Armenia

    Mr Jonathan James Aves and Ms Katherine Jane Leach have been appointed Her Majesty's Joint Ambassadors to the Republic of Armenia.

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

  • All in a day's work - the role of British consular staff

    Helping holidaymakers, meeting local tour operators and discussing local concerns with expats, all in a day's work for British Vice Consul Rania Kossiori.

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

  • British Behaviour Abroad - At a glance

    The Foreign Office has used video and an infographic to represent the data published in June 2011 on the numbers of Brits who get into trouble abroad.

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

  • Foreign Office trials text messaging service in a crisis

    Vodafone UK customers who take their mobile phones overseas may now find their phone is more than just a handy way to stay in touch with friends and family.

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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 Tajikistan

    Mr Robin Jeremy Ord-Smith MVO has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to The Republic of Tajikistan.

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

  • Holidays 4 UK Ltd ceases trading

    Travel company Holidays 4 UK Ltd has ceased trading with immediate effect. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will be arranging repatriation for all customers in line with the scheduled end of their holiday.

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

  • Drug trafficking: When is it too late to get out?

    British travellers are being warned against the temptations of smuggling drugs, in a hard-hitting film.

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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 Plurinational State of Bolivia

    Mr Ross Patrick Denny has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Plurinational State of Bolivia.

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

  • Travel company ceases trading

    Travel company Dream Holidays Limited has ceased trading with immediate effect. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) says customers will be able to complete their holidays.

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

  • Are you really ready for your trip?

    Make the most of your holiday this summer by following the Foreign Office tips for pre holiday preparation.

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

  • Tohoku: 4 months on

    Foreign Office Minister visits areas recovering from the devastation of 11 March

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

  • Teachers urged to be alert to students who may be at risk of forced marriage

    This summer over 350 young people will be forced to marry someone against their will and as a result may not return to their classrooms next academic year.

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

  • Alina Ibragimova on freedom of expression in Britain

    In a Foreign Office film launched today, Russian violinist Alina Ibragimova discusses the open-mindedness of British audiences towards all forms of music.

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

  • Foreign Office review of consular evacuation procedures

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has placed a review of consular evacuation procedures in the House of Commons library.

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

  • Strike planned for 30 June - information for travellers

    Possible delays at UK airports, ports and international rail terminals.

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

  • Campaign launched to help tackle international parental child abduction

    Every other day a British child is abducted by a parent to a country which has not signed the 1980 Hague Convention on international parental child abduction, according to new research released today by the FCO.

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

  • Greece - 48 hour general strike

    A 48 hour general strike on 28 and 29 June is affecting transport.

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

  • Foreign Office urges British nationals to leave Syria immediately

    It is highly unlikely the British Embassy will be able to provide a normal consular service in the event of a further breakdown in law and order. British nationals should leave now by commercial means while these are still o…

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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 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