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The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) was a UK government department responsible for protecting and promoting British interests worldwide. It managed diplomatic relations, supported British citizens abroad, and worked on international issues such as security and trade. In 2020, it merged with the Department for International Development to form the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
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Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East....
Monday, 23 March 2026
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine....
Monday, 23 March 2026
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Kingdom in response t...
Monday, 23 March 2026
Tallinn Mechanism members gave a joint statement in London on 10 March 2026, reaffirming support for Ukraine’s civilian cyber defence....
Saturday, 21 March 2026
Joint Statement from the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the USA and the High Representative of the EU....
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Statement by Sacha Heathfield, UK Policy Adviser, Climate and Nature, at High-Level Celebration of World Water Day 2026....
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Deputy Ambassador James Ford reaffirms the UK’s commitment to tackling anti Muslim hatred and promoting tolerance and non-discrimination and the enjoy...
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Ecuador and UK hold political consultations in London, reaffirming strong ties and advancing cooperation on security, trade, environment and education...
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, and the launch of the Breath of Freedom Task Force....
Thursday, 19 March 2026
The UK welcomes ODIHR Director Telalian to the Permanent Council and reiterates its strong support for ODIHR’s work on democracy, human rights and the...
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Ambassador Holland condemns Russia’s ongoing attacks on Ukrainian cities and its attempts to portray itself as the victim while continuing its war of ...
Thursday, 19 March 2026
The UK reaffirms Ukraine’s right to self defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter and voices concern over external military and dual use support to ...
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Tackling conflict and supporting fragile states at centre of the government's new approach to development. ...
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria....
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Hundreds of thousands of people fleeing conflict in the Middle East will receive life?saving assistance in response to worsening humanitarian situatio...
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Victoria Billing OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark in succession to Joëlle Jenny....
Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN at the UN Commission on the Status of Women....
Monday, 16 March 2026
Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on the 1540 Committee....
Monday, 16 March 2026
UK Statement for the Item 4 General Debate. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....
Monday, 16 March 2026
Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan....
Monday, 16 March 2026
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper attended the 26th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers' Meeting at the Commonwealth Secretariat headquarters in Lond...
Monday, 16 March 2026
UK Statement for the Joint Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Fact-Finding Mission on Iran. Deli...
Monday, 16 March 2026
UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights...
Sunday, 15 March 2026
Foreign Secretary announces over £5 million of emergency funding in support of the humanitarian work of the Lebanese Government....
Friday, 13 March 2026
UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Myanmar. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....
Friday, 13 March 2026
UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative t...
Thursday, 12 March 2026
UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Group of Experts on Belarus. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....
Thursday, 12 March 2026
The UK, together with 23 other countries, calls on Georgia to reverse democratic backsliding and to implement in full the recommendations of the 2026 ...
Thursday, 12 March 2026
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Iran....
Thursday, 12 March 2026
On the 34th anniversary of the outbreak of the conflict on the Nistru River, UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, honours the victims a...
HM Land Registry Support for clients of PM Law
Environment Agency Greater Manchester agencies unite to tackle waste crime
Department of Health and Social Care Mann recommendations agreed in consultation on GMC overhaul
Department for Business and Trade Update following negotiations on an enhanced FTA with Switzerland
Marine Accident Investigation Branch Vacancy for a Deputy Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents
Cabinet Office Gareth Davies Appointed as New Home Office Permanent Secretary