Author: HM Government

Colleagues, we are convened here again in response to Russia’s continuing and intensifying attacks against Ukraine. On 11 June, Russia struck a power station in Kherson, plunging the city into rolling blackouts and disrupting access to clean water. On 15 June, Russia reportedly damaged energy facilities in Poltava Oblast. And then, on the night of […]

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).           Areas where FCDO advises against travel Egypt-Libya border FCDO advises against all travel to within 20km of the Egypt-Libya border, except for the town of El Salloum, where we advise against all but essential travel. North Sinai FCDO advises against […]

Important notice for ATAS applicants we are currently experiencing technical issues with Gmail addresses. This is preventing some users from receiving ATAS confirmation emails use an alternative email address when applying for your ATAS certificate if you have already applied using a Gmail address, check with your Higher Education Institution (HEI) in the first instance […]

This guidance is about going to music festivals in European countries. It may also be relevant if you’re going to festivals elsewhere. Most visits to festivals are trouble-free, but incidents can happen. These range from lost passports and other valuables to arrests, assault and occasionally more serious matters, including rape, sexual assault or death. This […]

We’ve listened very carefully to the Russian delegation, including their attacks on the UK. Let me say one thing. Let us all hope that Russia engages more seriously and with more sincerity in the peace talks than we’ve heard here today. Russia has just blamed the UK and other European countries for somehow sabotaging peace. […]

The EU plans to introduce the Entry/Exit system (EES). This is a new digital border system that will change requirements for British nationals travelling to the Schengen area. The countries in the Schengen area are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, […]

In addition to co-chairing Working Group Five on Humanitarian Action and Reconstruction in Gaza with our Egyptian colleagues, the UK is also looking forward to engaging across all the working groups. I would like to set out three priority areas where the UK thinks this Conference can have real impact in moving us closer to […]

I thank the briefers for their brave testimonies and tireless advocacy. It is essential that we continue to shine a light on the grave human rights situation in the DPRK, about which the UK remains deeply concerned. Human rights abuses against North Koreans remain widespread and systematic. Those who perpetrate these abuses remain unaccountable. The […]

David Lammy visits Pakistan to welcome ceasefire and make clear that further conflict is in nobody’s interest Visit used to reassert that peace and security are the cornerstones of the UK’s relationship with Pakistan that will protect growth and prosperity for Brits, Pakistanis and the wider region Foreign Secretary meets and thanks consular staff who […]

This guide sets out essential information for British citizens moving to or living in Germany. Read about how our consulates in Berlin, Dusseldorf and Munich can help. This information is provided as a guide only. You should get definitive information from the German authorities. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is not liable for […]