Press Releases

Ethiopian Chargé d’Affaires summoned to FCO over detention of British national

Minister for Africa summoned Ethiopian Chargé d’Affaires to raise concerns about arrest of a Briton

FCO Minister condemns attack in Arsal, Lebanon

Mr Ellwood condemns attacks, sends his condolences to the families of those killed, and urges a swift end to the violence.

Sir Alan Duncan appointed Government Special Envoy

Sir Alan Duncan has been appointed as the Government’s Special Envoy to Yemen and Special Envoy to Oman.

FCO concerned by increased violence around Nagorno-Karabakh

The Foreign Office expresses concern at recent violence around Nagorno-Karabakh and urges all parties to reduce tensions.

Public exhibition on improvements to A38/A380 Splatford Split Junction

Members of the public are invited to attend a public exhibition held by the Highways Agency to see plans for improvements to the busy A38 / A380 Splatford Split junction near Exeter.

Extra £2 million in UK aid for the displaced of Gaza

New support to UN Relief and Works Agency will help nearly 8,000 families.

Eric Pickles to save taxpayers £220 million as he bunks in with the Home Office

Ministers and staff at the Department for Communities and Local Government have moved in with the Home Office.

Foreign Secretary commemorates World War 1 Centenary

The FCO is commemorating WW1 centenary in services of remembrance today.

New members of the Social Security Advisory Committee announced

Minister for Welfare Reform, Lord Freud, has announced 6 appointments to the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC).

Celebrating the best of Welsh culture at the National Eisteddfod

Festival is a great opportunity to promote Wales to visitors from all over the world.

First World War Centenary commemorations

Baroness Jenny Randerson: “The centenary offers a unique opportunity to bring us together as a nation.”