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  • UK providing aid for flood victims in Pakistan

    The UK Government is providing urgently-needed assistance for victims of flooding in Pakistan, including plane loads of tents, drinking water and blankets.

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

  • Following your club in Europe? Check our travel advice for matches this week

    Motherwell, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Tottenham are playing qualifying matches in the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Champions League.

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

  • UK holiday company goes into administration

    Sun 4 U Ltd went into administration on 12 August.

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

  • Flooding in India and Pakistan

    The Foreign Office has set up helplines for people concerned about British Nationals in areas affected by flooding in Pakistan and northern India.

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

  • Landslides in China

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has made a statement following reports of the landslides in Zhouqu County, Gannan Tibetan autonomous prefecture of Gansu province this weekend.

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

  • New UK help for victims of Pakistan floods

    The UK Development Secretary, Andrew Mitchell, has announced that the UK is sending 2,000 all-weather tents to flood-affected districts in Pakistan.

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

  • Forest fires burning in Russia

    Several regions in Russia are experiencing forest and peat fires.

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

  • Pakistan plane crash

    British High Commissioner for Pakistan expresses condolences to families and friends of victims.

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

  • Parental child abduction - know the law

    Take your child abroad without the permission of the other parent and you may be committing child abduction under UK law, warns the Foreign Office.

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

  • British Minister for Olympics and Sport announces groundbreaking grant for Magic Bus

    English Premier League to support NGO with £600,000

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

  • VisitBritain travel summit coming to Bangalore in 2011

    UK national tourism agency VisitBritain to hold its main international travel trade event in Bangalore next year.

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

  • Change of British High Commissioner to Mauritius

    Mr Nick Leake has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Mauritius and Her Majesty’s Non-Resident Ambassador to the Union of the Comoros.

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

  • Baroness Warsi: “A fantastic few days in Pakistan”

    Baroness Sayeeda Warsi gave a keynote speech at Fatima Jinnah University.

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

  • UK holiday company collapses

    Information for travellers affected by the collapse of tour operator Goldtrail Travel Limited. The company operated flights and holidays to Greece and Turkey.

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

  • British behaviour abroad - Foreign Office reports

    A lack of travel insurance and inadequate preparation compound the hazards faced by many Britons abroad, according to the Foreign Office’s new British Behaviour Abroad report.

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

  • Sky News: Jeremy Browne on the behaviour of British tourists abroad

    Foreign Minister, Jeremy Browne was interviewed by Sky News about the Foreign Office's report on the behaviour of British tourists abroad.

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

  • Thailand - State of Emergency extended

    The State of Emergency in Thailand has been extended from 8 July.

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

  • British Embassy in Madrid now on Facebook

    The British Embassy in Madrid has today launched its Facebook page, allowing dedicated social networkers to get news about the Embassy and Foreign Office via the popular site.

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

  • Video guide: Living in Spain

    The British Embassy in Madrid has produced a video guide for people living in, or thinking of moving to, Spain.

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

  • Running of the Bulls festival, Pamplona

    If you decide to participate in the Running of the Bulls, you should weigh up the risks of doing so, and understand the consequences if you are injured.

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