Foreign & Commonwealth Office News
British Foreign Office urges against Hubei travel
The British Foreign & Commonwealth Office has begun to advise against all travel to Hubei province in China due to the ongoing novel coronavirus outbreak.
Foreign Office tightens travel advice to Middle East
The British Foreign & Commonwealth Office has issued a warning to travellers considering visiting the Middle East. Following the killing of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani by United States forces, security in the region has seen a sharp deterioration.
FCO warns against Ecuador travel as unrest continues
The decision comes following a period of sometimes violent unrest in the country, which has seen president, Lenín Moreno, decamp from capital Quito to the port city of Guayaquil.
Foreign Office updates Sri Lanka travel advice for UK visitors
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has announced it will change its travel advice to Sri Lanka to allow British visitors to return to the country. While no longer warning against “all but essential travel”, the FCO warns “terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Sri Lanka”.
FCO advises against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka
The British Foreign & Commonwealth Office has advised against “all but essential” travel to Sri Lanka. The move is likely to deal a body blow to the tourism industry in the country and follows a coordinated series of terror attacks over the Easter weekend.
British nationals urged to remain vigilant following New Zealand terror attack
British nationals in New Zealand have been urged to remain vigilant by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office following a terror attack in Christchurch.
FCO loosens travel advice for Nicaragua
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has changed its travel advice to Nicaragua, no longer advising against all but essential travel to the country, and instead advising visitors to exercise a high degree of caution.
Foreign Office warns UK travellers on Portugal forest fires
British travellers have been warned over the impact of forest fires in Portugal by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. Fires have been raging in southern Portugal for three days after the country recorded one of its highest ever temperatures.
Foreign & Commonwealth Office lifts Tunisia visitor restrictions
The UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office has lifted its advice against travel to the majority of Tunisia, including the country’s main tourism attractions. “We are delighted to receive this news still in time for last minute summer holiday bookings and the winter season,” commented Mounira Ben Cherifa, director of the Tunisian National Tourist Office in the UK.
FCO offers tailored travel advice for FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia
With less than a year to go until the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the Foreign Office has launched a campaign to help fans travelling to support their team. The ‘Be on the Ball’ campaign gives supporters simple advice and tips to help reduce preventable problems and boost their World Cup experience.
Foreign & Commonwealth Office removes Kenya travel warning
Kenya’s tourism industry has welcomed the removal of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office travel advisory for Lamu Island and Manda Island. Both areas are now open for access by air via Manda Airstrip.
Foreign & Commonwealth Office to overhaul advice for British travellers
Advice from the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office will be updated to describe terror threats around the world, giving more detail to travellers. The newly configured advice will allow British travellers make “informed decisions” about their plans, foreign secretary Boris Johnson has announced.