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  • Japanese earthquake update - Government response

    At 1446hrs on Friday 11 March an earthquake with a magnitude of 9.0 struck 250 miles (400km) from Tokyo. There continues to be a risk of earthquakes, aftershocks and tsunamis

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

  • Sir Steve Redgrave on Britain hosting ‘the greatest show on earth’

    In a Foreign Office film launched today, former British rower and five times Olympic gold medalist Sir Steve Redgrave talks about the UK’s passion for sport and his personal involvement in the 2012 Games.

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

  • Japanese earthquake update - Government response

    At 1446hrs on Friday 11 March an earthquake with a magnitude of 9.0 struck 250 miles from Tokyo. There continues to be a risk of earthquakes, aftershocks and tsunamis.

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

  • Foreign Office update - Japanese earthquake

    At 1446 hrs on Friday 11 March an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.9 struck 250 miles (400km) from Tokyo. There continues to be a risk of earthquakes, aftershocks and tsunamis.

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

  • Foreign Office update - Japanese earthquake

    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office continues to advise against all non-essential travel to Tokyo and the North East of Japan.

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

  • Foreign Office update on Japan earthquake and tsunami warnings

    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises against all non-essential travel to Tokyo and the North East of Japan.

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

  • The Forced Marriage Unit in action

    The work of the Forced Marriage Unit is highlighted in a one-hour documentary to be shown at 11pm on 8 March.

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

  • Departure routes for British nationals in Libya

    We have updated our travel advice for Libya. We now advise against all travel to the country.

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

  • Brussels Consular section closed 4 March

    Due to a general strike by public sector unions in Belgium, the British Consulate-General in Brussels will be closed on 4 March. British nationals requiring emergency assistance can contact Consular staff on + 32 (0)2 287 62…

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

  • Libya: the consular response

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has updated Parliament on the efforts the Foreign Office has made to help British nationals leave Libya.

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

  • UK Government response to the New Zealand earthquake

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has updated Parliament on the UK Government's response to the Christchurch earthquake.

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

  • Foreign Office update on help for British nationals in Libya

    Three RAF Hercules evacuate 150 more civilians from locations in eastern Libyan desert.

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

  • Foreign Office update on situation in Libya

    Latest information on FCO response and help for British nationals.

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

  • Foreign Office update on situation in Libya

    Information on the consular situation in Libya and the UK response.

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

  • Government doing all it can to assist Britons in Libya

    Prime Minister David Cameron has said the Government will do everything it can to evacuate the remaining British nationals stranded in Libya.

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

  • 55-strong UK Search and Rescue Team on its way to Christchurch

    The UK Search and Rescue Team will arrive in Christchurch to assist following a major earthquake on Tuesday.

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

  • Foreign Office charter flight leaves for Libya

    A Foreign Office charter flight is leaving Gatwick Airport at 1230GMT for Libya. It is scheduled to land at Tripoli Airport later today. We are hopeful that the flight will return to the UK this evening.

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

  • Foreign Office to localise junior UK-based jobs overseas

    The Foreign Office has issued a statement on Foreign Office UK-based jobs overseas.

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

  • Foreign Secretary on assistance for British nationals in Libya

    "We can confirm that we are currently assisting the majority of British Nationals at the airport to board a chartered plane that has become available in Tripoli."

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

  • Foreign Secretary on Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the UK is "taking every action to get the remaining British nationals in Libya out of harm's way".

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