Is it safe to travel to Israel? The country has seen weeks of protests in response to plans for a judicial overhaul The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023
FCO update travel advice for France amid pension protests Demonstrations have turned violent in Paris with more cross-sector strikes planned for next week Manchester Evening News · Mar 24, 2023
Mother of woman who died in Qatar criticises lack of action from Foreign Office Raffy Tsakanika died after the car she was travelling in was struck from behind by a second vehicle in March 2019. The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023
UK aid cuts could force closure of Afghan project supporting women and girls Slashing funding to the programme from a promised £7m to just £1m sends a ‘stark message to the world’, says Save the Children The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023
Behind the fanfare of James Cleverly’s visit to Sierra Leone, the need to restore aid is starkly apparent The foreign secretary received a warm welcome in the country of his mother’s birth but critics say the slashing of aid budgets undermines the message of support for women and girls The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2023
Cleverly says he is ‘absolutely’ a feminist as he visits Sierra Leone The Foreign Secretary is visiting his mother’s home town to announce a plan aimed at tackling threats to gender equality. The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023
UK launches gender equality plan but critics call funding a ‘drop in the ocean’ Foreign secretary’s new strategy branded ‘meaningless’ in face of parliamentary inquiry into impact of slashing overseas aid The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2023
Cleverly to visit mother’s Sierra Leone home town on International Women’s Day The Foreign Secretary will use the trip to announce his department’s updated approach to helping women and girls globally. The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023
France travel warning as FCO advice updated amid strike action Cross-sector walk outs are taking place across the country, which could last “several days” Manchester Evening News · Mar 6, 2023
Oligarch’s lawyers say UK caused serious hardship by freezing assets Eugene Shvidler wants expedited court hearing to hear his claim that impounding his jets was wrong The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2023
Is it safe to travel to Turkey? The latest FCO advice for holidaymakers What the FCDO has to say about travel to Turkey following the earthquakes Manchester Evening News · Mar 3, 2023
Foreign Office scaling back support for UK Sikh activist held in India, Keir Starmer says Sunak’s government has refused to echo assertion that Jagtar Singh Johal is being arbitrarily detained The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2023
Family of British make-up artist who died in hit-and-run crash in Qatar demand evidence Raffy Tsakanika, from Cambridge, died after the car she was travelling in as a passenger was struck from behind by a second vehicle near Doha in March 2019 Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2023
Family of UK woman killed in hit-and-run in Qatar ask Foreign Office to step in The second vehicle, which was travelling at “excess speed”, caused the first to lose control and overturn in the four-lane carriageway, and did not stop at the scene Wales Online · Feb 28, 2023
The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023 Family of woman who died in Qatar call for release of evidence At a UK inquest last year, the coroner criticised the Qatari authorities for the lack of information provided to the inquest.
Daily Record · Feb 23, 2023 Foreign Office issues warnings for UK tourists visiting France and Greece The government department have updated travel advice concerning strikes, safety and Covid-19.
The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023 Some Ukrainian refugees returning home ‘because savings running out’ The Foreign Office said Ukrainians displaced by Russia’s invasion were starting to return to their homes despite the risks involved.
Daily Record · Feb 22, 2023 Cyprus Foreign Office warning as British tourists 'vulnerable' in certain areas The UK Foreign Office has reminded British nationals that certain parts of the island aren't recognised by UK authorities.
The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023 Family of woman who died in Qatar says FCDO hoping case ‘just goes away’ Beautician Raffy Tsakanika, from Cambridge, was a passenger in a Toyota Landcruiser near Doha in the fatal incident in March 2019.
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023 British Council has failed to support Afghan staff after fall of Kabul, former director warns Afshaneh, a teacher for the British Council for three years, said she ‘screamed with excitement’ when she was interviewed for the job: ‘Now when I think about it, I only feel regret’
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023 Governor of China’s Xinjiang cancels UK visit after British MPs call for his arrest Erkin Tuniyaz was due to visit London as part of his EU trip
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023 Governor of China’s Xinjiang cancels controversial visit to UK China is alleged to have forcibly sterilised women and put children in ‘concentration camps’ in the province.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2023 Iain Duncan Smith accuses Xinjiang governor of ‘murder’ at Uyghur protest Demonstrators gathered in Westminster after reports Erkin Tuniyaz was to meet UK officials
The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023 Sir Iain Duncan Smith joins protest by Uyghur activists at FCDO The protesters stayed outside the FCDO’s headquarters on King Charles Street in Westminster throughout Monday.
Manchester Evening News · Feb 13, 2023 FCO issue France travel update ahead of February half term Cross-sector strike action is planned in the country which could lead to some disruption