News and communications

The UK and Andorra launch Youth Mobility Scheme, 31 January 2024.

• Updated: 1 February 2024

The Youth Mobility Scheme will strengthen links between people and cultures from both countries.

• Updated: 31 January 2024

Information about claiming compensation if you were a victim of the terrorist attack in Paris France on 2 December 2022.

• Updated: 22 December 2023

Information about claiming compensation if you were a victim of the terrorist attack in Murcia, Spain on 17 September 2021.

• Updated: 8 December 2023

The UK has changed its travel advice today to reflect the improved security situation in eastern Sabah, Malaysia.

• Updated: 29 November 2023

Information about claiming compensation if you were a victim of the terrorist attack in Uganda on 17 October 2023.

• Updated: 27 October 2023

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advises against non-essential travel to Lebanon and against all travel to south of the country.

• Updated: 10 October 2023

We are looking for an Honorary Consul with an established network in Brazzaville (Republic of Congo). An Honorary Consul is a voluntary position.

• Updated: 11 September 2023

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding summer travellers of simple steps to reduce their risk of common infections when travelling abroad.

• Updated: 20 July 2023

New government campaign encourages British people travelling abroad to check their travel insurance cover.

• Updated: 18 July 2023

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is moving fee payments for visa applications to online platforms as the facility to make cash payments discontinues.

• Updated: 10 May 2023

Follow social media accounts of the British Embassy and Consulate-Generals in China.

• Updated: 24 April 2023

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) issues 6 top tips for travelling England and Wales fans to help avoid preventable problems.

• Updated: 20 October 2022

Residents of the UK and the Bailiwick of Guernsey can access free emergency and necessary healthcare when visiting either territory from 1 January 2023.

• Updated: 31 August 2022

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Kit Malthouse today chaired a meeting of Ministers from across Government to update on support to ease potential disruption

• Updated: 26 July 2022

A newsletter for the British community living in Italy, published by the British Embassy in Italy.

• Updated: 15 July 2022

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has started a new campaign urging Britons to Get Travel Smart before travelling abroad this summer.

• Updated: 20 June 2022

The British Consulates in Palma and Ibiza relaunch their annual campaign to encourage young tourists to stick together on holiday

• Updated: 31 May 2022

Travel advice for British nationals travelling to Lille for the Lille LOSC v Chelsea football match on Wednesday 16 March, 2022.

• Updated: 16 March 2022

Advice for fans travelling to Belgrade, Serbia for the UEFA Europa League match

• Updated: 15 March 2022