The Latest Breaking News from FCDO

Israel rescue flights for British nationals and their families: What is planned?

Prospective passengers are required to pay for seats, but unsuccessful applicants will be refunded

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2025

PM urges Britons to contact Foreign Office for Israel evacuation flights

The Prime Minister said his Government is trying to get charter flights taking off ‘as soon as we can’.

Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2025

Is it safe to travel to Bali and rest of Indonesia after volcanic eruption? Your rights as flights cancelled

Dozens of flights have been grounded on Wednesday after a volcano erupted in Indonesia

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

Brits Should Avoid Travelling To These Countries In 2025 – According To Foreign Office

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has deemed these countries and parts of countries as being unsafe for Brits to travel to.

International Business Times UK · Jun 13, 2025

Two Brits Allegedly On Doomed Air India Flight Identified: Who Are Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek and Jamie Meek?

Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek and Jamie Meek are a couple who co-founded The Wellness Foundry, a UK-based luxury spiritual lifestyle brand.

International Business Times UK · Jun 12, 2025

Growing proportion of aid budget to be spent on asylum hotels next year

Hotel accommodation for asylum-seekers strips money from the aid budget and threatens the health of people seeking safety, charities warn

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

Cuts to UK’s global vaccination funding would risk avoidable child deaths, experts warn

Exclusive: Scientists also say any reduction in Foreign Office funding for vaccine alliance Gavi would harm UK’s soft power

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2025

Is it safe to travel to Turkey or Rhodes after major earthquake injures dozens?

The latest travel advice after tremors rock Marmaris, Mugla and Rhodes

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

Everything we know about the Mount Etna eruption so far

Tourists have been told to stay away from the volcano's lava flows

Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2025

Is it safe to travel to Sicily? Your rights as Mount Etna eruption threatens disruption

The Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre in Toulouse issued a red aviation warning after Mount Etna’s eruption, but this has subsequently been downgraded to orange

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025