The Latest Breaking News from FCDO

Sunak to stay in touch with allies after deal to end Russia rebellion

Mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin is to leave Russia under a deal brokered by Belarus.

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2023

Sunak discusses Russia rebellion with US, French and German leaders

They discussed the extraordinary events which saw the Wagner chief vow to oust Russia’s defence minister before halting his troops’ march on Moscow.

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2023

Rishi Sunak ‘in touch with allies’ about Wagner group rebellion in Russia as emergency Cobra meeting held

The Prime Minister urged all parties involved to protect civilian lives

Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2023

Important rules in Spain, Greece, France, Portugal and Turkey everyone should follow

The Foreign Office has revealed the local laws in holiday hotspots across the globe, as British holidaymakers are warned to follow the guidelines, or face retribution.

Daily Record · Jun 21, 2023

Holiday rules for anyone travelling to Spain, Greece, France, Portugal or Turkey

Here is a round-up of some of the rules in place at popular holiday destinations and the advice from the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Chronicle Live · Jun 20, 2023

The rules Brits should know when holidaying in Spain, Greece, France and more

What the Foreign Office says about local laws in holiday hotspots

Manchester Evening News · Jun 20, 2023

MI6 chief Richard Moore says knighthood is ‘huge honour and proud day’

The head of the Secret Intelligence Service is recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

Qatari served his two-month sentence over death crash, claims Gulf state

Victim Raffy Tsakanika’s parents ‘do not believe a word’ of the Qatari authorities’ claim, a family spokesperson said.

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

Edinburgh police officer says 'real-life Trainspotting' prepared him for war

A man who worked as policeman in Edinburgh for seven years back in the '90s, and oversees rescue operations in East Africa, says his time in the capital gave him a chance to hone his skills.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 12, 2023

FCDO seeks Scottish comms expert

The senior role, with pay of up to £100,000 annually, is based at Abercrombie House

Insider UK · Jun 9, 2023