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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Dubai flights cancelled as Brit told airspace closed '10 minutes after boarding'

A British Airways flight to London was cancelled shortly after boarding due to a closure of airspace in Dubai over missile strikes.

Feb 28 โ€ข 17:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Iran attack: Foreign Office issues major warning to UK citizens

The UK Foreign Office has warned British citizens against all travel to the Middle East following joint military operations by Israel and the US in Iran.

Feb 28 โ€ข 10:50 UTC
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World

The United Kingdom relocates some diplomatic staff from Tel Aviv due to 'tension in the region'

The UK Foreign Office has temporarily relocated some of its staff and dependents from Tel Aviv amid rising tensions in the region.

Feb 27 โ€ข 17:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

The United Kingdom withdraws its diplomatic personnel from Iran due to the "security situation"

The UK has removed its diplomatic staff from Iran, citing security concerns amid rising tensions.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Foreign Office warns about Turkey after seven Brits die

The UK Foreign Office has issued warnings regarding travel to Turkey following the deaths of seven British nationals after medical procedures.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Confusion over Chagos Islands deal as Foreign Office denies handover โ€˜pausedโ€™

The UK government insists plans to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius are proceeding, despite mixed messages from a Foreign Office minister regarding the status of the deal.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Foreign Office issues 'stay indoors' alert for Brits heading to holiday hotspot

The UK Foreign Office has issued a 'stay indoors' alert for British nationals in Mexico, advising them to exercise extreme caution following increased violence linked to the killing of a major drug cartel leader.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Foreign Office changes travel advice for Spain and 28 other countries

The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Spain and 28 other European countries due to changes in the EU's Entry/Exit System.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

'Despondent, even mutinous' mood at UK's foreign office as government plans cuts

The UK Foreign Office faces significant internal discontent as a new restructuring plan threatens 2,000 job losses amid a backdrop of global uncertainty.

Feb 16 โ€ข 00:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Palmerston has died

Palmerston, the former Chief Mouser to the UK Foreign Office, has passed away peacefully in Bermuda.

Feb 15 โ€ข 22:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye Palmy: Palmerston, the memorable cat of the British Foreign Office, has died

Palmerston, the beloved cat of the British Foreign Office, has passed away, leaving a legacy as an unofficial symbol of British diplomacy.

Feb 15 โ€ข 16:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The former British Foreign Office cat Palmerston has died

Palmerston, the former 'chief mouser' of the British Foreign Office, passed away on February 12 in Bermuda, according to the cat's official social media account.

Feb 15 โ€ข 09:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Palmerston, the Former Chief Mouser of the UK Foreign Office, Has Died

Palmerston, the beloved former chief mouser for the UK Foreign Office, has passed away peacefully in Bermuda.

Feb 14 โ€ข 18:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Chief mouser Palmerston dies after retiring in Bermuda - and Larry the Cat leads tributes

Palmerston, the former chief mouser for the UK Foreign Office, has died in Bermuda after retiring from his official duties.

Feb 14 โ€ข 17:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Chief mouser Palmerston dies after swapping Foreign Office for Bermuda

Palmerston, the beloved rescue cat and former chief mouser of the UK Foreign Office, has passed away in Bermuda after a post-retirement role as a feline relations consultant.

Feb 14 โ€ข 16:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Britain: Navalny was killed with poison from a poisonous frog

The British Foreign Office claims that the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was due to poisoning by a toxin sourced from a poisonous frog, implicating the Kremlin.

Feb 14 โ€ข 14:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

"A rare toxin": Alexei Navalny was "poisoned" in prison by Russia, claims five countries including France

Five countries, including France, have reported that Alexei Navalny was poisoned in Russian prison using a rare toxin, as stated in a recent investigation by the UK Foreign Office.

Feb 14 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Foreign Office issues travel ban for Brits heading to popular Caribbean island

The UK Foreign Office has issued a travel ban for British travelers to Cuba due to severe fuel shortages and travel disruptions.

Feb 12 โ€ข 10:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Call for Event Proposals for LAMPA Festival Regional Stage

The British Council in Latvia and the UK Foreign Office invite proposals for events at the LAMPA Festival's Regional Stage, aimed at addressing important issues for Latvia's regions.

Feb 11 โ€ข 08:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Mandelson should hand back US ambassador payout, says cabinet minister

A UK cabinet minister has called for Peter Mandelson to return a substantial payout he received after resigning as ambassador to the US due to scandal.

Feb 8 โ€ข 10:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Foreign Office to review Peter Mandelsonโ€™s US ambassador payoff โ€“ UK politics live

UK Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden says Peter Mandelson should consider returning his payout from the Foreign Office following controversy surrounding his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 8 โ€ข 08:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

British tourists urged to visit 'inspiring' Afghanistan in new travel guidebook

A new travel guide is promoting Afghanistan as a travel destination for British tourists despite the country being war-torn and officially advised against by the Foreign Office.

Feb 5 โ€ข 15:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Double Foreign Office warning to anyone going to Turkey

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office continues to issue warnings to British tourists traveling to Turkey following the deaths of some holidaymakers.

Feb 5 โ€ข 09:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

New Foreign Office alert as holiday hotspot bans alcohol this week, February 7, 2026

The UK Foreign Office has issued a travel alert for Thailand due to a nationwide alcohol ban starting February 7, 2026.

Feb 4 โ€ข 15:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Spain and Portugal red alert as UK Foreign Office warns British holidaymakers

The UK Foreign Office has issued a travel warning for British tourists to Spain and Portugal due to extreme weather conditions forecasted during the half term.

Feb 4 โ€ข 14:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
World

U.K. Expels Russian Diplomat in Tit-for-Tat Move

The U.K. expelled a Russian diplomat in retaliation for Russia's previous expulsion of a British diplomat, as stated by the British Foreign Office.

Feb 2 โ€ข 16:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Foreign Office issues urgent travel warning for 16 countries amid 'serious concerns'

The Foreign Office has issued an urgent travel warning for 16 countries, including Turkey, Cyprus, and Egypt, due to serious concerns affecting these popular holiday destinations.

Jan 16 โ€ข 14:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

UK: Travel advisory from the Foreign Office for at least 18 countries, including Cyprus

The UK Foreign Office advises British citizens to take necessary precautions when traveling to at least 18 countries, including Cyprus.

Jan 16 โ€ข 08:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

Iran shuts down airspace; foreign officials warn against travel to Israel

Iran has closed its airspace to flights except those with prior permission, prompting the UK Foreign Office to advise against non-essential travel to Israel.

Jan 14 โ€ข 23:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Home Office says illegal-working raids and arrests at record level โ€“ UK politics live

The Home Office reports record levels of illegal-working raids and arrests, highlighting a focus on immigration in the midst of significant political discussions around foreign affairs and the cost of living.

Jan 13 โ€ข 08:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Travellers heading for 28 destinations in 2026 given major health alert

The Foreign Office has issued a health alert for travelers to 28 countries, including popular 2026 destinations, due to the serious risk of methanol poisoning.

Jan 5 โ€ข 13:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

Foreign Office's urgent response as victims of several nationalities dead in Cranz Montana fire

The UK Foreign Office is prepared to assist British nationals affected by a fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, during a New Year's Eve celebration that resulted in multiple deaths.

Jan 1 โ€ข 12:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

Foreign Office issues statement as 'dozens dead' in Swiss ski resort

The Foreign Office has released a statement regarding a deadly fire and explosion at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, which occurred during New Year's celebrations, resulting in numerous fatalities.

Jan 1 โ€ข 10:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

Foreign Office confirms British nationals involved in fatal Machu Picchu train crash

The Foreign Office has confirmed that it is providing support to British nationals involved in a fatal train crash near Machu Picchu, Peru, where two tourist trains collided.

Jan 1 โ€ข 04:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

Foreign Office issues travel warning to Brits heading to France

British travellers are warned to expect disruptions while heading to France due to Eurostar cancelling all London-to-Europe services following a power cut that affected the Channel Tunnel.

Dec 30 โ€ข 15:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

Foreign Office cautioned against UK military action to overthrow Robert Mugabe

Documents reveal the UK Foreign Office warned against military intervention to depose Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe in 2004, deeming it not a viable option amid the nation's turmoil.

Dec 30 โ€ข 07:00 UTC

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