The Latest Breaking News from FCDO

UK in diplomatic standoff over deletion of abortion rights from gender statement

Exclusive: Norway, Denmark and the Netherlands refuse to sign edited version, drawing up new phrasing including women and girls’ sexual and reproductive rights

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2022

Truss defends Foreign Office’s response to Russia after critical report

The Institute for Government said the Foreign Office’s focus on Russia had ‘softened’ since the Cold War.

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022

Foreign Office under Liz Truss has failed to regain global footing, report finds

Institute for Government says morale low, expertise on Russia lacking, and merger with DfID has not worked

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2022

My view of Liz Truss? She brought home my wife, Nazanin – then she failed her

Those responsible for her imprisonment have still not been sanctioned, despite the Foreign Office knowing their identities, says Richard Ratcliffe

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2022

Covid rules you need to know at popular holiday destinations including Spain, Greece, Portugal and more

The latest guidance from the FCDO on coronavirus rules for Spain, Greece, Italy, Portugal, France and Cyprus

Manchester Evening News · Jul 20, 2022

Is it safe for Irish holidaymakers to visit Spain, Portugal and France?

The numerous blazes continue to spread across Europe

Dublin Live · Jul 19, 2022

Where are the wildfires in Spain and France and could they affect Irish holidaymakers?

The Mijas fires are not far from the popular destination of Málaga

Irish Mirror · Jul 18, 2022

FCO update travel advice to Spain amid soaring temperatures

The country faces 'exceptionally high' temperatures leading to an increased risk of forest fires

Manchester Evening News · Jul 18, 2022

Ricky Bibey dead as former rugby player's body 'found in Florence hotel room'

The 40-year-old retired rugby league star, from Manchester, was reportedly found dead in his room at the four-star Hotel Continentale on Saturday morning after staff alerted the police.

Daily Record · Jul 17, 2022

St Helens and Wigan star Ricky Bibey found dead in Italian hotel room at 40

The 40-year-old is believed to have checked in on Friday before being found dead on Saturday morning

Liverpool Echo · Jul 17, 2022