The Latest Breaking News from Foreign Office

Morocco travel advice: Is it safe to travel to Marrakech right now?

Airports, including Marrakech, are open, with flights operating normally

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

Former Foreign Office chief admits telling colleagues he voted to stay in EU

Simon McDonald says department was in ‘mourning’ after 2016 referendum, leading him to reveal his personal views

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2023

Foreign office mandarin under fire for saying day after Brexit referendum: I voted Remain

Lord Simon McDonald made the admission in a BBC documentary.

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023

Foreign Office apologises over handling of Matthew Hedges torture case

Department’s top official acknowledges profound impact UAE detention had on British academic

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023

Foreign Office confirms death of British volunteer, 22, in Ukraine

Samuel Newey was ‘killed in action’ on Wednesday in eastern Ukraine, according to his brother

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2023

Foreign Office confirms death of British volunteer in Ukraine

Samuel Newey, 22, was ‘killed in action’ on Wednesday in eastern Ukraine, according to his brother, Daniel Newey.

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

UK to launch new education partnerships with Rwanda

Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell will visit Rwanda and also attend an annual gorilla naming ceremony.

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

UK spends £13m on private schooling for diplomats’ children

Foreign Office staff subsidies bill for boarding school education rises by nearly a third in a year

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023

British academic asks Foreign Office for formal apology over failure to spot torture during his detention in UAE

Foreign Office failed to notice signs of torture and provide help to UK academic, watchdog finds

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023

Academic urges Foreign Office apology over failure to spot signs of torture

A watchdog concluded the UK Government failed to follow its own guidance on detecting potential torture and mistreatment of British nationals.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023