The Latest Breaking News from FCDO

MPs frustrated as national security adviser quizzed over Nowzad evacuation

Sir Stephen Lovegrove was accused of giving evidence ‘opposite’ to that supplied by top civil servant Sir Philip Barton.

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022

Ex-royal marine working with Greece to tackle crimes that impact holidaymakers

Matthew Lodge, from Crosby, is working alongside Greek authorities to establish better protocols for the country

Liverpool Echo · Apr 23, 2022

UK sanctions Putin’s ‘war leaders’ with ‘Ukrainian blood on their hands’

The move will target those ‘commanding the front line’ to commit ‘heinous’ acts in Ukraine, the FCDO said.

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022

David Quarrey named as UK’s permanent representative to Nato

He will take over from Dame Sarah MacIntosh this month.

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2022

MPs to hold inquiry into Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s detention in Iran

The Commons Foreign Affairs Committee is to investigate ‘state level hostage situations’

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2022

MPs to stage inquiry into Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s detention in Iran

The Commons Foreign Affairs Committee is to investigate ‘state level hostage situations’.

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022

UK Foreign Office rushed £4.2bn of aid cuts, official audit finds

Support slashed despite warnings about impact, with offices told not to discuss plans with local partners, says National Audit Office report

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022

Roman Abramovich's suspected poisoning during Ukraine peace talks 'very concerning'

The UK's Foreign Office has described the suspected poisoning as 'very concerning' and insisted the UK will 'continue to assist' with tough sanctions on Russia.

Daily Record · Mar 29, 2022

Roman Abramovich suspected poisoning claims ‘very concerning’ – Foreign Office

The UK pledged to continue to assist Ukraine by implementing tough sanctions on Vladimir Putin’s regime.

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022

Ukraine can win says Johnson, as Russian forces driven back from Kyiv

British military intelligence said Ukrainian counter-attacks have taken back towns and defensive positions around the capital.

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022