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  • Foreign Office warns of high risk of kidnap in Mauritania, Mali and Niger

    There is a history of kidnap in Mauritania, Mali and Niger and the risk of terrorist attacks remains high. The Foreign Office urges anyone travelling to the area to heed the travel advice.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Azerbaijan

    Mr Peter Bateman has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary sends message of condolence to victims of Iran Air crash

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken following the plane crash in North East Iran on 9 January.

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

  • UK: a must-see destination

    Britain aims to bring in an extra one million overseas visitors a year, two billion more in visitor spending in the UK and create 50,000 new jobs.

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

  • Disruption to travel across Europe

    Following severe weather, some flights may be subject to delays. Passengers are advised to check with their airline before travelling to the airport.

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

  • Don't cut corners with travel insurance on your 2011 holiday

    As British nationals seek to get a good deal on their next trip abroad the Foreign Office warns of the dangers of not being adequately prepared.

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

  • Christmas around the world with the Foreign Office

    Foreign Office staff around the world have spent time helping local charities this Christmas, giving under-privileged children from Ecuador to Lagos fun and food this festive season.

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

  • Industrial action at Portugal's airports

    Baggage handlers and check-in staff call off the strike scheduled for the Christmas 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 Bulgaria

    Mr Jonathan Allen has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Bulgaria.

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

  • Industrial action in Greece

    Due to industrial action on 20-24 December public transport in the Athens region will be disrupted.

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

  • Changes to special assistance for British victims of terrorism abroad

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne announced that special assistance for British victims of terrorism overseas will be available to all travellers, regardless of whether or not they have travel insurance.

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

  • British Government calls for fair and transparent review of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani's sentence

    Following reports that Iranian State TV will air a programme tonight in which Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani reconstructs her alleged crime, the Foreign Office has issued a statement.

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

  • Fire in Chilean prison

    Minister for South America Jeremy Browne "shocked and saddened" by the fire in Santiago.

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

  • Spain airports disruption

    Continuing delays to flights to and from Spanish airports.

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

  • Severe weather affecting travel across Europe

    Adverse weather conditions are affecting travel across Europe, and there are airport closures and flight cancellations in the UK.

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

  • Foreign Secretary offers condolences to families affected by Israel forest fire

    Royal Air Force to deploy two helicopters from Cyprus to assist.

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

  • Travel advice for European football matches next week

    Chelsea, Rangers and Spurs are playing in Europe next week. Check our travel advice for fans if you're going to the matches.

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

  • Investigation into the death of British aid worker Linda Norgrove

    Foreign Secretary statement to the House of Commons on the outcome of the investigation.

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

  • Twelve blogs of Christmas - seasonal travel advice from the Foreign Office

    British Consular staff around the world write about the highs and lows of holiday travel

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

  • Change of British High Commissioner to The Gambia

    Mr David Morley has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of The Gambia.

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