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World Cup: England and Wales fans warned of strict alcohol and drug laws in Qatar

‘It is a trip to the unknown,’ says Paul Corkrey, Fan Embassy Wales

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022

Passport requirements for Spain, France, Greece and Turkey ahead of half term

Here's what you need to know if you're going on a European holiday this October half term

Manchester Evening News · Oct 19, 2022

Family of British man held in Egypt begin sit-in outside Foreign Office

Pro-democracy activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah has spent most of the past decade behind bars in Egypt.

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022

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Mahsa Amini: UK sanctions Iran's 'morality police' after death of young woman in custody

The FCDO said it had sanctioned the morality police in its entirety, as well as both its chief, Mohammed Rostami Cheshmeh Gachi, and the Head of the Tehran Division, Haj Ahmed Mirzaei

Daily Mirror · Oct 10, 2022

UK announces sanctions against Iran’s morality police

Move comes in response to violent suppression of protests over death of Mahsa Amini in police custody

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2022

UK slaps sanctions on Iran ‘morality police’ after death of Mahsa Amini

Liz Truss government also sanctions top security officials accused of ‘serious human rights violations’

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022

Overseas aid spending a mess since Foreign Office put in charge, watchdog warns

Loss of ‘transparency’ since DFID was axed leaves ‘spending priorities for individual countries’ unclear

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022

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Which countries still have Covid travel restrictions?

While much of Europe and many popular tourist destinations have done away with Covid-19 documentation at the border, these 27 countries and territories still insist on it

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022

FCO update travel advice for Italy ahead of October half term

Italy has removed the requirement to wear face masks on public transport

Manchester Evening News · Oct 4, 2022

Paul Urey: Body of father who died in captivity in Ukraine returned to UK

‘Our dad has finally returned to the UK’

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2022

The Observer view on the shortsighted cuts to the BBC World Service

Removing radio broadcasts in several languages will severely damage Britain’s ability to promote its priorities and values

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2022

Labour vows to give UK citizens abroad legal right to Foreign Office help

Pledge comes after repeated complaints by British prisoners abroad of Foreign Office indifference

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2022

Paul Urey: Daughter of British aid worker killed in Ukraine reveals heartache after POWs freed

‘Our dad’s not returning home,’ Paul Urey’s daughter said

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2022

Heartbroken family of Manchester man who died in Ukraine close to getting his body home

“That was heartbreaking for me, to see the girls going through that.”

Manchester Evening News · Sep 24, 2022

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The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2022

‘Closure’ for Paul Urey’s family as fundraiser to bring body home exceeds £8,000

Mr Urey’s daughter said she is ‘overwhelmed’ by donations after her father died while being detained by Russian-backed separatists in July.

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2022

Liz Truss facing questions over ‘unusual’ Foreign Office spending

Costs include £1,841 at Norwich City club shop and £4,333.30 at ‘barber and beauty shop’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2022

Liz Truss faces questions over Foreign Office spending

Data shows Foreign Office spending was up by 45% on items ranging from dining, wallpaper and Norwich City

Daily Mirror · Sep 20, 2022

Foreign Office apologises to Danish royal invited to Queen's funeral by mistake

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office was forced to issue an embarrassing apology after Denmark's Princess Mary was invited by accident to the Queen's funeral

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Daily Mirror · Sep 12, 2022

World leaders may have to travel to Queen's funeral by BUS as state cars banned

Heads of state and overseas royals will be required to leave their cars at a secret location in west London before they are taken to Westminster Abbey by coach, it is reported, but No 10 brushed off suggestions Joe Biden would be made to travel this way

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2022

British-Egyptian hunger striker Alaa Abd El-Fattah says he may die in prison

Jailed activist-blogger may escalate six-month hunger strike as supporters say UK is failing to pressure its Cop27 partner

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2022

Foreign leaders ‘to be bussed to Queen’s funeral as private jets and helicopters banned’

Restriction of one leader and partner per country due to capacity constraints at Westminster Abbey

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2022

Biden confirms he will attend the Queen’s funeral

It comes amid reports that heads of state will be asked to use a coach instead of private cars to attend the service.

Liverpool Echo · Sep 9, 2022

Edge Hill man who has helped thousands of distressed Brits abroad

Growing up Martin O'Neill never envisioned himself in the job he is in today

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2022

Oxford student who saw man drown in Pakistan floods highlights need for aid

The Pakistan Government has said some 33 million people have been affected by the floods.

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2022

Antigua and Barbuda remove all Covid restrictions

At least 40 countries no longer require proof of Covid vaccination or a negative test result

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