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The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has closed. It’s been replaced by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
We lead the UK’s diplomatic, development and consular work around the world. FCDO is a ministerial department, supported by 11 agencies and public bodies .
How to get in contact if the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is the relevant government department for your enquiry.
List of Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office embassies, high commissions, consulates and other forms of UK representation, by country and territory.
The Secretary of State has overall responsibility for all Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office business, including: overarching responsibility for FCDO and Ministerial team intelligence policy National Security Council honours growth migration
The Foreign Secretary has overall responsibility for the work of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, with a particular focus on: Strategy Directorate national security intelligence honours Europe
How to use FCDO travel advice and how FCDO assesses the risks to British nationals abroad.
Guidance on providing personal information if you're nominating someone who lives or works abroad for an honour
Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) annual reports and accounts.
The Department for International Development has closed. It’s been replaced by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
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