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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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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Communication Overview

Total releases

Number of press releases published by this department during the last 12 months, based on publicly available announcements.
3411

Avg per month

Average number of press releases published per calendar month over the last 12 months. This smooths short-term fluctuations in publishing activity.
71.1

Avg word count

Average length of published press releases, measured in words. Calculated only for months where content was published.
567

Avg readability

Average Flesch Reading Ease score across all published press releases. Higher values indicate plainer English. Scores are indicative only and vary by subject matter.
31

Friday PM releases

Percentage of press releases published after 3pm on Fridays, relative to the department’s total output during the period.
6.9%

Single-release items

Estimated proportion of announcements published once, without a closely related follow-up release during the same period. This is based on similarity of titles and timing.
94%
Metrics are descriptive only and indicate publication patterns rather than intent or impact.

Releases per month

Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)

5914 articles

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The only solution to the current crisis in South Sudan is through the immediate cessation of hostilities: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The only solution to the current crisis in South Sudan is through the immediate cessation of hostilities: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 17 April 2026

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on South Sudan. ...

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Foreign Secretary statement on the Israel Lebanon ceasefire

Foreign Secretary statement on the Israel Lebanon ceasefire

Friday, 17 April 2026

Foreign Secretary statement welcoming the announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon...

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Attacks on international shipping in the Gulf have been deeply damaging for the world: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

Attacks on international shipping in the Gulf have been deeply damaging for the world: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

Friday, 17 April 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN General Assembly meeting on the use of the veto....

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New UK Aid for displaced people in Lebanon as Minister visits Beirut

New UK Aid for displaced people in Lebanon as Minister visits Beirut

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Minister for the Middle East in Lebanon on first visit since regional escalation and pledges new humanitarian funding...

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On Russian submarine activity in the Atlantic: Joint statement to the OSCE

On Russian submarine activity in the Atlantic: Joint statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Ambassador Holland updates on recent Russian activity in the Atlantic, speaking on behalf of Norway, the Netherlands and the UK. ...

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Russia’s approach to the Easter ceasefire demonstrates its contempt for peace: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s approach to the Easter ceasefire demonstrates its contempt for peace: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Ambassador Holland says Russia’s approach to the Easter ceasefire demonstrates its contempt for peace, highlighting thousands of ceasefire violations ...

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The United Kingdom condemns violence against UN peacekeepers who work tirelessly to protect international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom condemns violence against UN peacekeepers who work tirelessly to protect international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on UN Peacekeeping Operations....

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We can shape a world where every human being can live with dignity, safety, and choice: UK National Statement at the 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development

We can shape a world where every human being can live with dignity, safety, and choice: UK National Statement at the 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Statement by the UK Youth Delegate, at CPD 59....

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The United Kingdom remains concerned by the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Great Lakes region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom remains concerned by the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Great Lakes region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on the Great Lakes Region....

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UK boosts funding to local responders to help more than 1.8 million people in Sudan's humanitarian crisis 

UK boosts funding to local responders to help more than 1.8 million people in Sudan's humanitarian crisis 

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

UK to protect Sudan aid pledge and double funding to frontline responders as Foreign Secretary visits International Sudan Conference in Berlin....

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Recent Houthi attacks against Israel threaten to further destabilise the region and undermine Yemen’s security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Recent Houthi attacks against Israel threaten to further destabilise the region and undermine Yemen’s security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen....

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Today’s resolution strengthens measures to counter illicit oil exports in Libya: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Today’s resolution strengthens measures to counter illicit oil exports in Libya: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

UK Explanation of Vote delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya....

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Lebanon: Joint Foreign Ministers' Statement, 14 April 2026

Lebanon: Joint Foreign Ministers' Statement, 14 April 2026

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

Statement on Lebanon by the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, ...

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WTO General Council March 2026: UK Statement Day 1 and Day 2

WTO General Council March 2026: UK Statement Day 1 and Day 2

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

UK Statement at the World Trade Organization's General Council in Geneva. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer...

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The UK supports EU UN coordination in maintaining international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK supports EU UN coordination in maintaining international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 13 April 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Cooperation between the UN and the Europe...

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Foreign Secretary Mansion House address to City of London 2026

Foreign Secretary Mansion House address to City of London 2026

Thursday, 09 April 2026

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper delivered the annual Mansion House address to the City of London on 9 April 2026....

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We continue to call on Kosovo and Serbia to resolve outstanding disagreements through the EU facilitated Dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We continue to call on Kosovo and Serbia to resolve outstanding disagreements through the EU facilitated Dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 09 April 2026

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on Kosovo....

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27th Anniversary of the NATO Response to the Humanitarian Crisis in Kosovo: UK statement to the OSCE, March 2026

27th Anniversary of the NATO Response to the Humanitarian Crisis in Kosovo: UK statement to the OSCE, March 2026

Thursday, 09 April 2026

UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, speaks on the anniversary of NATO's response to the humanitarian crisis in Kosovo and underlines t...

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We must honour the dedication of humanitarian and UN personnel on the front lines through action to protect them: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We must honour the dedication of humanitarian and UN personnel on the front lines through action to protect them: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 08 April 2026

Statement by Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Protection of Civilians in Armed Confli...

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Foreign Secretary's statement: ceasefire in the Middle East, 8 April 2026

Foreign Secretary's statement: ceasefire in the Middle East, 8 April 2026

Wednesday, 08 April 2026

A statement from the Foreign Secretary on the ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran....

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It is deeply regrettable that this resolution did not pass: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

It is deeply regrettable that this resolution did not pass: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 07 April 2026

UK Explanation of Vote delivered by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the M...

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Change of British High Commissioner to Kenya: Matt Baugh

Change of British High Commissioner to Kenya: Matt Baugh

Tuesday, 07 April 2026

Mr Matt Baugh OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya, in succession to Mr Neil Wigan OBE....

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The UK will continue to champion coordination between the League of Arab States and the United Nations: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK will continue to champion coordination between the League of Arab States and the United Nations: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 02 April 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Cooperation between the UN and the League...

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Chair’s statement on the meeting on the Strait of Hormuz

Chair’s statement on the meeting on the Strait of Hormuz

Thursday, 02 April 2026

Statement on the Foreign Secretary-led talks with international partners on the Strait of Hormuz...

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The UK remains committed to working with the GCC, the United Nations, and all Council members: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK remains committed to working with the GCC, the United Nations, and all Council members: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 02 April 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Cooperation between the UN and the Gulf C...

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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement on the Appointment of Mandate Holders

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement on the Appointment of Mandate Holders

Wednesday, 01 April 2026

UK Statement on the Appointment of Mandate Holders. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders. ...

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Two years on, UK reiterates call for accountability for the World Central Kitchen strike in Gaza

Two years on, UK reiterates call for accountability for the World Central Kitchen strike in Gaza

Wednesday, 01 April 2026

Minister for the Middle East statement marking two years since seven World Central Kitchen aid workers were killed in an Israeli strike, including thr...

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Lebanon: foreign ministers' joint statement, 31 March 2026

Lebanon: foreign ministers' joint statement, 31 March 2026

Wednesday, 01 April 2026

Statement on Lebanon by the foreign ministers of Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, the UK and the Hig...

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Israel’s decision to expand its ground operations further into Lebanon undermines work to disarm Hizballah and threatens Lebanon’s sovereignty: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Israel’s decision to expand its ground operations further into Lebanon undermines work to disarm Hizballah and threatens Lebanon’s sovereignty: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Lebanon....

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UN Human Rights Council 61: EoV for Item 7

UN Human Rights Council 61: EoV for Item 7

Tuesday, 31 March 2026

UK Explanation of Vote for Item 7. Delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

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Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Joint Statement by President Macron and Prime Minister Starmer, Co-chairs of the International Summit on the Strait of Hormuz: 17 April 2026

UK Health Security Agency RSV maternal vaccine cuts baby hospital admissions by up to 85%

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street PM call with Prime Minister Magyar of Hungary: 17 April 2026

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street PM call with President Aoun of Lebanon: 17 April 2026

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street PM meeting with President Macron of France: 17 April 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office The only solution to the current crisis in South Sudan is through the immediate cessation of hostilities: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Civil Nuclear Constabulary CNC leads multi-force legal mock trial event

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Dame Helen Ghosh named as preferred Chair for the Office for Environmental Protection 

Marine Management Organisation MMO and NIFCA joint enforcement operation at Port of Blyth results in successful prosecution

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