News and communications

The government will introduce new passport fees for all applications on 11 April 2024.

• Updated: 11 April 2024

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

New fees will be introduced from 1 January 2024.

• Updated: 15 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

UK-Spain agreement on education cooperation and access to university and higher education

• Updated: 31 October 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 first UK government facilitated flights arrive in the UK and Cyprus.

• Updated: 14 October 2023

How to apply for compensation if you were a victim of the terrorist attacks in Israel starting on 7 October 2023.

• Updated: 12 October 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly announces that the UK will facilitate flights to help British citizens wanting to leave Israel.

• Updated: 12 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

New sanctions target 6 figures involved in the trial of Vladimir Kara-Murza, who is facing 25 years in a penal colony after the rejection of his appeal.

• Updated: 31 July 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 British passports will now bear the title 'His Majesty' for the first time since 1952.

• Updated: 18 July 2023

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

• Updated: 18 July 2023

The expansion of the UK-New Zealand Youth Mobility and Working Holiday visa schemes takes effect this week, with the age limit rising from 30 to 35.

• Updated: 29 June 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