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  • More men being forced into marriage

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has highlighted a dramatic rise in cases of men being forced into marriage over the last two years.

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

  • Global Brits make the most of living abroad

    A new report shows that Britons living abroad are often active, independent and self-sufficient. But many are under-prepared for the new challenges they face.

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

  • Bianca Jagger: How to move beyond oil

    Bianca Jagger and representatives from developing countries call for a low-carbon revolution.

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

  • Foreign Office Travel Advice is changing

    We're making some changes to our online travel advice notices

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

  • Tropical storm Alex - hurricane warning

    Tropical Storm Alex, currently in the Gulf of Mexico, is expected to develop into a hurricane.

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

  • State of Emergency in Jamaica extended

    The State of Emergency in Kingston has been extended until 22 July 2010, and expanded to include the Parish of St. Catherine.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Jordan

    Mr Peter Millett has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

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

  • Cyprus Turkish Airlines flights

    Cyprus Turkish Airlines and Atlas Jet have reached an agreement to operate in partnership.

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

  • Railway strikes in Greece

    Planned strikes will affect Greek railways on 22 - 24 June and 29 - 30 June

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

  • Transport strikes in Italy

    Strike action will affect transport in Italy, including air travel, on 25 June. Further strikes are planned in July.

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

  • PM and Sarkozy honour de Gaulle

    The Prime Minister and French President Sarkozy commemorate the 70th anniversary of General de Gaulle’s broadcast to the Free French.

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

  • Flash floods in France

    More rain is predicted in areas of France affected by flash flooding yesterday. Local authorities are recommending against travel to Draguignan for the time being.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Algeria

    Mr Martyn Roper has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria

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

  • Transport strikes in Greece

    Planned strikes will affect public transport in Greece today and tomorrow, 16 and 17 June 2010.

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

  • Getting to World Cup Matches in South Africa

    Remember to allow plenty of time to get into and out of World Cup matches in South Africa.

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

  • Explosions in Nairobi

    We advise extreme caution around political rallies and public demonstrations in Kenya, following explosions in central Nairobi on 13 June.

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

  • Minister for Africa's statement on Nairobi attacks

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham's statement on the recent attacks in Nairobi.

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

  • Rail strike in Greece

    Greek Railways (OSE) are participating in a 24 hour strike on 10 June.

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

  • Bus crash in South Africa

    FCO helpline for concerned relatives is 020 7008 1500.

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

  • England fans – how we can help you

    We can help if you experience a serious problem during the World Cup, such as an accident or injury, but we can’t sell your spare match tickets or get you a free flight home.

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