4 h. ago UK Foreign Office gives updated advice for British tourists travelling to Egypt

The British Embassy in Cairo is currently closed and this will be the case for the 'foreseeable future', the UK Foreign Office has warned. Here is all you need to know

Society

7 h. ago UK Foreign Office issues update for tourists travelling to Egypt

Travellers will still be able to recieve support from the Embassy despite changes

Society

9 h. ago Meghan Markle shares rare pics of Archie and Lilibet helping with filming of new Netflix series

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has shared rare pictures of her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, visiting the set of her Netflix show, With Love, Meghan, which just released its second series

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9 h. ago Home Office tells foreign students they will be removed if they overstay visas

About 130,000 to be contacted for first time in response to ‘alarming’ spike in numbers claiming asylum Tens of thousands of foreign students are to be contacted directly by the government and warned that they will be removed from the UK if they overstay their visas.The Home Office has launched the new campaign in response to what it has called an “alarming” spike in the number of international students arriving legally on student visas then claiming asylum when they expire. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago UK sends aid to Afghanistan after earthquake kills more than 800 people

The £1 million in emergency funding will include mobile health teams, medical kits and shelters, the Foreign Office said

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11 h. ago Home Office will TEXT foreign students warning they will be kicked out for overstaying amid alarm at huge abuse of visas

Ministers are launching a new campaign where, for the first time, it will contact international students and their families, telling them they must leave if they do not have a right to remain.

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14 h. ago Brits caught in deadly Bali riots as violent street battles leave seven dead

The Foreign Office has issued updated travel advice warning of the escalating risk of civil disorder and terror attacks, after furious street battles between police and protesters exploded

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18 h. ago UK Foreign Office issues Indonesia travel advice after seven killed in deadly riots

The Foreign Office has issued updated travel advice for Indonesia after violent riots erupted across the country, leaving seven people dead and hundreds injured in the worst unrest the nation has seen for years

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26 h. ago Travel review: Here's why boutique art hotel in London is the perfect place to stay with the family

If you are planning a weekend in London with your children, make sure a visit to the vibrant South Bank is part of your itinerary.

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27 h. ago Berlin police investigate after Irish activist struck by officer at protest

Ireland’s foreign office conveys ‘concern’ about incident that was captured on videos posted on social mediaBerlin police have opened an internal investigation after videos emerged showing an Irish activist at a pro-Palestinian demonstration being punched in the face twice by an officer, drawing protest from Ireland’s foreign office.Footage posted on social media showed the activist, Kitty O’Brien, being struck by a policeman and dragged away, their face bloodied, from the rally on Thursday in the Mitte district of the German capital. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago Berlin police investigate after officer punches Irish activist at protest

Ireland’s foreign office conveys ‘concern’ about incident that was captured on videos posted on social mediaBerlin police have opened an internal investigation after videos emerged showing an Irish activist at a pro-Palestinian demonstration being punched in the face twice by an officer, drawing protest from Ireland’s foreign office.Footage posted on social media showed the activist, Kitty O’Brien, being struck by a male police officer and dragged away, their face bloodied, from the rally on Thursday in the Mitte district of the German capital. Continue reading...

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50 h. ago UK still intends to recognise a Palestinian state, David Lammy to tell MPs

Foreign secretary to say an assessment will be carried out of whether Israel has complied with Keir Starmer’s termsDavid Lammy will tell MPs on Monday that the UK still intends to recognise a Palestinian state next month, with Israel having shown no sign of meeting the government’s demands.The foreign secretary will say in a Commons statement that government officials intend to carry out a formal assessment in the coming days of whether Israel has complied with the tests set out by the prime minister, Keir Starmer, last month. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago British offices hit as Russia launches one of largest strikes of Ukraine war

The Foreign Office has summoned the Russian ambassador to the UK over the strikes on Kyiv

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6 d. ago Foreign Office warns that not declaring one thing when travelling could cost £150k

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has issued a warning to Brits who are planning to travel abroad, urging them to declare one detail or risk paying thousands

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6 d. ago Family of British man detained in India without trial urge UK Government to act

Christian Michel, 63, has been held in an Indian prison for seven years, the maximum sentence for the alleged crime he was extradited for.

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8 d. ago UK holidaymakers warned over 'one simple mistake' that could cost 150,000

The Foreign Office (FCDO) has issued a warning to British holidaymakers, urging them to declare any pre-existing medical conditions when purchasing travel insurance or risk being left with a hefty bill

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1 week ago UK tourists in Turkey issued swimming warning in Foreign Office update

The Foreign Office has updated its advice for people travelling to Turkey

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1 week ago Foreign Office issues fresh advice for Brits heading to Turkey

Families are being warned of several dangers

Politics

1 week ago Foreign Office alert for families with children visiting Turkey

People visiting to Turkey need to read up on local rules

Society

1 week ago Foreign Secretary David Lammy avoids fine for fishing without a rod licence with JD Vance during his trip to UK

The Foreign Secretary took the US vice-president fishing at his official country retreat in Chevening, Kent, on August 8 as he hosted him at the start of his UK holiday.

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