More Britons returning from fire-ravaged Rhodes on repatriation flights Hundreds of people have already landed at UK airports after parts of the Greek island went up in flames. The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023
Wildfires in Greece prompt massive evacuations, leaving tourists in limbo Tens of thousands of people, many of them British tourists, are scrambling to evacuate from Rhodes and Corfu as wildfires rage across the country. Temperatures are expected to climb again Tuesday. WEKU · Jul 24, 2023
Travel firms flying tourists to Rhodes are ‘profiteering’, senior Tory says Alicia Kearns backs calls for the government to advise against travel to the Greek island The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2023
2030 ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars is ‘immovable,’ says Michael Gove But he says the costs of net zero policies on households will be taken into account when deciding anti-global warming measures Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2023
Up to ‘10,000 Britons’ on Rhodes as repatriation flights land in UK People have told of being forced to sleep with hundreds of others in schools, airports and sports centres across the popular Greek island. The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023
Travel operators urged to refund UK holidaymakers who call off trips to Rhodes ‘Unconscionable’ to penalise travellers, says Which?, as firms cancel holidays to wildfire hit Greek island The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2023
UK sanctions ‘despicable’ Wagner leaders linked to African killings and torture Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell said the mercenary unit was ‘acting with impunity’ in countries such as Mali and Sudan. The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
Tory MP Bob Stewart pleads not guilty to racist abuse of human rights campaigner The Beckenham MP insisted he is a ‘friend of the Bahraini people’ as he denied racist abuse charge Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2023
Foreign Office cannot say how many climate officials it has Exclusive: Former envoy raises concerns over possible ‘deliberate defunding of climate diplomacy under Sunak government’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2023
U.K. Foreign Office Refuses To Disclose Audit Of Palestinian Aid Jewish groups claim lack of transparency in U.K.'s support for Palestinian Recovery and Development Program Zenger · Jul 11, 2023
Racist slur found on Foreign Office website days after government rejected need for review Exclusive: This is the latest case in a string of offensive remarks found on government platforms and in official documents The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
Foreign Office issue two new Spain travel updates for British holidaymakers Brits fly to Spain each year for sun, sea and relaxation - but care should be taken in extreme weather, like the 42C forecast for the Balearic Islands this month. Daily Record · Jul 8, 2023
British Foreign Office warning to holidaymakers over 'highway pirates' The Foreign Office has issued two new updates for British holidaymakers planning to go to Spain this summer Nottingham Post · Jul 8, 2023
Two new Spain travel updates issued by Foreign Office for British holidaymakers Millions fly from the UK every year to enjoy the Spanish sunshine - though you should take care in the extreme heat of 42C forecast for the Balearic Islands this July Daily Mirror · Jul 8, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023 Cleverly: Safety of Britons being held abroad is Government’s ‘top priority’ The Foreign Secretary was replying to complaints about the UK’s handling of situations such as Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s detention in Iran.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2023 Foreign Office complacent over Britons held overseas, says Richard Ratcliffe Department’s response to MPs’ critical report disappoints husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023 Foreign Office not treating hostage-taking seriously, says Richard Ratcliffe The criticisms comes after the Government’s responded to a Foreign Affairs Committee report critical about its handling of such cases.
Chronicle Live · Jul 5, 2023 Travel update for Spain as Foreign Office changes guidance for holidaymakers Here's the latest big change for tourists planning to travel to the summer hotspot
Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2023 What is the climate finance pledge? Government denies £11.6 billion plan will be dropped Environmentalists criticise leaked note suggesting project would be scrapped, but the Foreign Office denies this
Daily Mirror · Jul 4, 2023 Is it safe to travel to Paris? Latest advice for Brits as Foreign Office issues warning The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has not advised Brits not to visit France, but it has issued a stark warning about the potential risks tourists could face, amid a week of violent protests in the country
Daily Record · Jul 3, 2023 France warning as travellers advised not to cancel trips but avoid cities at night Holidaymakers have been advised to check the advice from the Foreign Office which is monitoring the unrest in France "very closely".
Edinburgh Live · Jul 1, 2023 Edinburgh holidaymakers issued travel warning as rioting in France continues The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for France, warning people their holiday could be disrupted by the demonstrations as tens of thousands of police officers have been deployed.
Daily Record · Jun 30, 2023 Scots issued Turkey holiday warning as Foreign Office updates travel advice The Foreign Office has issued an urgent warning to UK holidaymakers making the trip abroad to Turkey this summer, as some areas of the country have been ruled 'off-limits'.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2023 Close Boris Johnson ally resigns from UK Government and attacks Rishi Sunak Foreign Office minister Lord Goldsmith has resigned over what he described as Government “apathy” towards environmental issues ...
Daily Mirror · Jun 30, 2023 Foreign Office issues Turkey travel warning as 1.6million Brits prepare to visit The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has updated its advice for Turkey and issued warnings about the threat of terrorism ahead of the summer holiday season