FCO Latest News

Our website is moving

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:02:12 GMT

We will be publishing our information, news and priorities on the new UK government platform GOV.UK.

Foreign Office website moved to GOV.UK

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 07:10:00 GMT

The Foreign Office is publishing its news and policy on GOV.UK, the new place to find government information.

Minister for Europe renews UK commitment to EU enlargement

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:57:58 GMT

Minister for Europe David Lidington has set out the UK’s continued commitment to EU enlargement following his participation in the General Affairs Council meeting in Brussels on 11 December.

North Korean Ambassador summoned to Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:12:16 GMT

The North Korean Ambassador in London was summoned by the Permanent Under Secretary of State at the Foreign Office following news of the launch of a satellite by North Korea earlier today.

Championing Britain through commercial and economic diplomacy

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:05:20 GMT

Foreign Secretary William Hague tells British diplomats they must intensify work to champion the UK as a destination for foreign investment.

Foreign Secretary remarks at the Friends of Syria meeting

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:29:15 GMT

The Foreign Secretary William Hague has outlined the immediate responsibilities for the Friends of Syria at the meeting in Marrakesh.

Government publishes Afghanistan progress report

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:59:37 GMT

The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated parliament on progress in Afghanistan during October 2012

Parental Child Abduction is a worldwide problem

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:57:28 GMT

New figures reveal that the number of parental child abduction cases dealt with by the Foreign Office has risen by 88% in just under a decade.

Foreign Secretary condemns DPRK’s satellite launch

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 02:17:36 GMT

Commenting on the launch of DPRK’s satellite, the Foreign Secretary, William Hague said:

UK calls for an immediate return to civilian rule in Mali

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:10:50 GMT

Foreign Office Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds has tonight underlined his concern over the situation in Mali and called for an immediate return to civilian rule.