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Welcome to the award-winning web site of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), the British Government department responsible for overseas relations and foreign affairs, through our headquarters in London and our Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates throughout the world.
Information on this web site is divided into four categories, listed above. 'Fastrack' access to the most popular areas is available from the menu on the left. You can also personalise the web site to highlight subjects of your own choosing, or to receive automated email notification of news texts or Travel Advice notices likely to interest you.
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NEWS
This site is updated throughout the day with speeches, transcripts, press releases and 'Focus International' papers on all aspects of British foreign policy. Check here first for the very latest information, and an archive of keynote texts.
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TRAVEL
Travelling to Kenya? Croatia? Costa del Sol? Check here for information about possible threats to your safety in over 130 countries, the services available from British Missions, and information on entry clearance (visas) for the UK.
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TRADE
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is in the business of helping British business. More than a third of frontline staff time is spent helping British companies to develop export and investment opportunities abroad, and to attracting investment to the UK.
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DIRECTORY
Find out about the work of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, its Mission Statement and Ministers. Consult the reference library for details of treaties and recruitment. Or look to 'Spotlight Britain' for information on British life, government and society.
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| NATO's 50th anniversary summit, held in Washington from 23-25 April, is likely to be dominated by discussions on events in Kosovo. |
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| The joint FCO/MoD web site on Kosovo carries daily updates on diplomatic, humanitarian and military developments. |
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