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  • The Queen & Foreign Secretary "shocked" by news of earthquake in New Zealand

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the UK will send a search and rescue team to New Zealand to assist in any way possible and to relieve teams already on the ground.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces additional assistance for British nationals in Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the safety of British nationals in Libya is of paramount concern.

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

  • Bahrain protests - advice for British nationals

    We advise against all but essential travel to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

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

  • Foreign Office help & information for British nationals in Egypt

    Following the resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on 11 February, large demonstrations are still possible across Egypt.

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

  • Travel advice for European football matches this week

    Tottenham, Manchester City and Liverpool are playing in Europe this week. Check our travel advice for fans if you're going to the match.

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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 Sultanate of Oman

    Mr Jamie Bowden has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman.

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

  • Foreign Secretary answers questions on Twitter as part of Middle East tour

    Foreign Secretary William Hague answered questions about the UK’s policies on Egypt, Human Rights, Iran and the Middle East Peace process.

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

  • Missing British National in Egypt

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt expresses concern over missing British National, Hisham Morsi, in Egypt

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

  • Helping British nationals throughout a crisis

    On 25 January reports came in of anti-government demonstrations in Egypt that had turned violent. The Foreign Office had to act.

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

  • Don't get caught out at the Cricket World Cup

    Essential travel advice for travelling cricket fans from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the England and Wales Cricket Board.

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

  • Foreign Office announces a second charter plane to Egypt

    The Foreign Office will charter a second plane for British Nationals. The plane will depart from Cairo on Saturday, and will supplement existing commercial services.

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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 Thailand

    Mr Asif Ahmad has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Mongolia

    Miss Thorhilda Mary Vivia Abbott-Watt has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Mongolia.

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

  • Foreign Secretary says Tunisian interim government needs to "deliver on its commitments"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague made a further statement today about the the situation in Tunisia and the progress of the interim government.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces charter plane to Cairo, Egypt

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced a charter plane for British nationals in Cairo to supplement the commercial flight capacity provided by British airlines to assist British nationals return to the UK.

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague changes travel advice to parts of Egypt

    In light of the ongoing demonstrations in Egypt we have carefully reviewed our advice and now advise against all but essential travel to parts of Egypt.

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

  • Update on the situation on Tunisia

    The situation in Tunisia is now calmer although demonstrations are expected to continue and incidents of violence are still possible.

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

  • Information for British nationals in Tunisia

    We advise against all but essential travel to Tunisia.

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

  • FCO Minister Jeremy Browne on situation in Tunisia

    Minister says FCO is working to make sure that Britons are able to leave the country.

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

  • Stay safe in the Australian surf: swim smart!

    You might think that the most dangerous thing about taking a swim in Australia is running into a shark, jellyfish or crocodile - but you'd be wrong.

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