The Latest Breaking News from Foreign Office

UK presses Syria’s interim government to guarantee safety of all Syrians

Hamish Falconer said violence in recent days meant it was a ‘critical moment’ for the interim authorities to demonstrate their aims.

Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2025

UN talks to end Cyprus crisis are ‘a waste of time’ unless Starmer changes British policy, UK minister warned

Exclusive: UK foreign office minister Stephen Doughty will land in Cyprus on Friday to meet leaders of both sides of the divided island

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025

Minister ‘pushing for peace’ in Middle East attended jazz club event, MPs hear

MP Ellie Chowns was told Middle East minister Hamish Falconer did not reply to her urgent question as he was ‘in the region pushing for a peace deal’.

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025

Foreign Office whistleblower hopes tribunal win ‘establishes precedent’

Josie Stewart was sacked by the FCDO in 2022 after being accidentally identified as a confidential source by a BBC journalist.

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Afghanistan evacuation whistleblower wins unfair dismissal case against FCDO

Josie Stewart was sacked by the Foreign Office in 2022 after being accidentally identified as a confidential source by a BBC journalist.

Evening Standard · Feb 19, 2025

British Couple Detained in Iran Ignored Travel Warnings—Now Face Years In Jail or Execution

British couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman were arrested in Iran after ignoring travel warnings, now facing espionage charges that could lead to years in prison or the death penalty.

International Business Times UK · Feb 19, 2025

UK summons Rwandan high commissioner as Congo fighting continues

Rebels, reportedly backed by Rwandan troops, have captured two cities in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Evening Standard · Feb 18, 2025

Is Mexico safe for tourists right now?

The latest travel advice after the US warned spring breakers not to travel to one region

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025

A holiday to North Korea is ‘like a school trip’ says operator behind new tour as isolated nation reopens

Exclusive: ‘You enjoy and endure a trip to North Korea in equal measure,’ says Simon Cockerell of Koryo Tours

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025

Richard Ratcliffe: Government must act fast to help British couple held in Iran

Craig and Lindsay Foreman have been detained in the Middle Eastern country, which previously held Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe for six years.

Evening Standard · Feb 16, 2025