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3 days ago
Since 2019 the list of countries deemed safe to visit by the Foreign Office (FCDO) has drastically shrunk.
33 days ago
UK government axes flagship global health project ⊕
Programme which supports schemes in six African countries was previously hailed as vital protection for Britain against future pandemics
A flagship health project in Africa, which UK ministers said wo…
39 days ago
Foreign Office issues new travel advice for 21 countries affected by Middle East war - here's the full list ⊖⊖
As war continues to rage across the Middle East, the FCDO has issued new travel advice for 21 countries affected - and encouraged Brits abroad to register their presence.
45 days ago
UK diplomatic staff withdrawn from Iran as US considers strike ⊕
The FCDO guidance follows American instructions to staff in Israel to depart due to "safety risks."
63 days ago
BBC World Service faces funding cliff edge in seven weeks, says Tim Davie ⊖
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As trust in Russia and China’s state broadcasters grows, director general warns of the dangers of cutting back the service
The BBC World Service will run out of funding in just seven weeks with no fut…
4 months ago
Whistleblower accuses Foreign Office of ‘censoring’ warning of Sudan genocide ⊖⊖
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
Exclusive: Analyst claims UK officials deleted alert to threat of genocidal violence by paramilitaries to protect UAE
Warnings of a possible “genocide” in Sudan were removed from a UK risk assessment …
The 'dangerous' travel destination seeing a surge in visitors - despite government warnings NOT to visit ⊕
The FCDO advises against all travel to parts of this east African nation. However, its department of tourism said 10,000 tourists visited in 2024 - a 50 per cent increase on the previous year.
5 months ago
UK to provide £2.5m in support to Jamaica after hurricane ⊕
As many as 8,000 Britons are in Jamaica and the FCDO has urged them to register their presence.
Foreign Office issues urgent travel advice for eight countries after 'deaths and serious illness' ⊖⊖
The FCDO has expanded methanol poisoning warnings to cover eight additional countries where incidents have been recorded.
6 months ago
British couple Peter and Barbie Reynolds freed after six months in captivity in Afghanistan ○
Peter and Barbie Reynolds had been detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan without charge since February
A British couple have been freed from months of detention in Afghanistan, the UK Foreign, Common…