Author: HM Government

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has designated the attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, on 1 January 2025 as an act of terrorism for the purpose of the Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme 2012. People injured and the families of those killed in the attack can apply to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) for […]

President, we are all horrified by the deterioration of the healthcare situation in Gaza. It is completely unacceptable that since 7 October many medical facilities have been destroyed or damaged and over 1000 medical personnel have been killed, injured or detained. And, as Dr. Hassan has reminded us, their SOS calls have been ignored. Following […]

Get help if you’re detained for overstaying If the Indonesian authorities have detained you or someone you know, call the British Embassy in Jakarta. British Embassy in Jakarta Telephone: +62(0)21 2356 5200 (24 hours) Paying a fine for overstaying up to 60 days If you overstay your visa by up to 60 days, you must […]

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).  FCDO advises against all travel to Yemen  FCDO advises against all travel to the whole of the Yemen due to the unpredictable security conditions. If you’re in Yemen, you should leave immediately.   See Safety and security […]

President, the UK is deeply alarmed by the Houthis’ continued missile and UAV attacks against Israel and their ongoing targeting of international shipping in the Red Sea. We strongly condemn these actions, these reckless actions, and call on the Houthis to stop immediately. There is no justification for these attacks.Houthi aggression not only risks regional […]

In a significant move towards fostering economic growth and collaboration, a new partnership was officially launched on 18 December 2024, marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between three prominent Chambers of Commerce; The UK Cameroon Chamber of Commerce (UKCCC), the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) and the European Chamber of Commerce […]

First, the United Kingdom congratulates Senegal, Ghana, and Mauritania on their successful recent elections.  But, elsewhere, democracy and civic space remain under pressure, with civil society organisations, human rights defenders, journalists and media institutions facing severe challenges. Timelines for the return to constitutional governments in Mali and Burkina Faso have either been delayed or remain […]

The UK has voted in favour of this resolution in line with our strong commitment to the international rule of law.  I underscore at the outset that this in no way detracts from the UK’s commitment to Israel’s security, or our commitment to negotiations between the parties towards a two-state solution. President, as the occupying […]

British embassies, high commissions and consulates cannot issue certificates of name or change of name. Under UK law parents may give their child any forename or surname and you can change your surname or forename. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office provides standard letters to explain UK laws to local authorities when you’re abroad. Change […]

Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary host Australian counterparts in London to address shared security challenges and deliver growth and put more money in people’s pockets Ministers will reaffirm steadfast commitment to AUKUS, one of the most strategically important collaborations for decades. Government sets out a range of major initiatives set out to boost security at […]