3 d. ago Foreign Office issues symptoms alert to Brits who drink alcohol on holiday

The Foreign Office has issued a warning over potentially fatal methanol poisoning caused by contaminated drinks

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5 d. 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

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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. 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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3 w. ago Foreign Office warns of strict new alcohol rules and fines in Portugal's Algarve

The single most popular region of the country with holidaymakers is the beach-lined, sunny Algarve in the south. UK visitors account for 44% of all overseas guests in the region and 40% of flight arrivals at Faro Airport

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3 w. ago David Lammy faces possible legal action over Foreign Office secondments

Campaigners say placing staff from Shell and BAE Systems in ministries creates potential for improper influenceDavid Lammy is facing possible legal action over a plan to invite staff from the oil firm Shell and the defence firm BAE Systems to work inside the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.A pre-action letter seen by the Guardian warns the foreign secretary that the scheme leaves the government open to allegations of a conflict of interest and creates the potential for “improper influence”.An alleged lack of transparency as to how the proposed scheme will operate.The potential for improper influence by representatives of Shell and BAE Systems on UK government practices, including in relation to foreign policy.The potential for conflicts of interest. Continue reading...

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