Author: HM Government

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, New Zealand, the Republic of the Philippines, Romania, Slovenia, and the United Kingdom on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Philippines-China South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award: We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to maintaining a […]

FCDO highlights some of the more unusual enquiries received by consular staff to remind travellers what support they can provide British nationals overseas.  Brits heading on summer holidays urged to check FCDO Travel Advice and sign up for email alerts before they travel.  Travellers encouraged to take simple steps such as getting travel insurance, checking Travel Advice […]

The Home Office Modern Slavery Fund Viet Nam Programme will run from 2026 to 31 March 2029 to strengthen responses to labour, criminal and sexual exploitation affecting Vietnamese nationals. Grants are available across 4 pillars: Prevention, Protection, and System Strengthening in Viet Nam plus a complementary pillar improving identification and referral of Vietnamese nationals in […]

The Home Office Modern Slavery Fund Albania Programme will run from 2026 to 31 March 2029 to strengthen responses to labour, criminal and sexual exploitation affecting Albanian nationals and third country nationals in Albania. Grants are available across 4 lots: prevention, identification and reintegration, and institutional development in Albania, plus a complementary lot improving identification […]

Getting help with living in Portugal Help from the Portuguese government  For any questions about moving to or living in Portugal, you may be able to get help from the: The UK government and the British Embassy in Lisbon cannot give personalised advice on moving to, living or retiring in Portugal. Professional help in Portugal You […]

We meet at an important moment, following the signing of the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding last month. The United Kingdom condemns the recent Iranian attacks in the region and on commercial shipping. We will continue to stand in solidarity with our Gulf and regional partners. The fragility of the current situation underscores the urgent need […]

UK ratifies the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement to help protect two-thirds of the world’s ocean. A healthy ocean helps support food security, biodiversity and climate resilience in the UK and around the world. The UK joins a growing number of countries ratifying this landmark international Agreement. International efforts to protect the ocean and the vital ecosystems it supports will be […]

The British High Commission in Ghana can offer help but will not be able to get you out of prison or get you special treatment because you’re British. Find out what help the embassy or consulate can offer. Family and friends can contact:  the British High Commission in Ghana  the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office […]

If the person who died had insurance, contact their insurance company as soon as possible. Read the general guidance on what to do when someone dies abroad if you’re not sure if they had insurance. The insurance company should appoint a funeral director in Kazakhstan and the UK. They may also cover the cost of […]

Thank you, Mr Chair.  Minister, welcome to the Permanent Council. Thank you for your presentation and for your commitment to the Council of Europe, which remains central to the UK’s human rights and foreign policy agenda.   We welcome Monaco’s Presidency of the Committee of Ministers and its focus on protecting the rights of women and children, promoting inclusive societies, […]