The FCO is committed to giving you access to information about what we do. Our new website gives you the opportunity to discover more about our work and to have your say about the global issues that you care about

We hope you will enjoy browsing around the site and that you find what you are looking for. The quick tour below of the new information and features is a good place to start.

The new FCO website is divided into four main sections:

About the FCO

This section explains what we do and how our global network of embassies and high commissions is organised.

Would you like to work for us? Find out more about FCO careers.

Corporate information and our detailed country profiles are also available in this section.

FCO in Action

FCO in Action brings to life our work around the world in areas like countering terrorism, resolving conflicts, and promoting a low carbon global economy. Find out about some of our projects by dipping into our interactive map.

Travelling and Living Overseas

If you’re planning a trip or going to live abroad, make sure you read our travel advice and other information about how to stay safe. Regular travellers can sign up for emails to be alerted when our advice changes.

Business and Trade

Is your company planning to do business overseas? Or are you an overseas company looking to invest in the UK? This section gives advice on how we can help both here and through our partners and offices abroad.

There are plenty more interesting features and areas.

Highlights include:

Blogs

If you want a glimpse of day-to-day life at the FCO, and a chance to comment, take a look at the FCO blogs. Our bloggers work in very different parts of the FCO and you’ll find their posts frank and insightful. Bloggers include the Foreign Secretary, Ambassadors, overseas staff and new entrants to the FCO.

News

Read the latest from our newsroom, including statements from our Ministers, articles, press releases and speeches.

Subscribe

Sign up to receive emails from our site.

Feedback

So what do you think? Did you find what you were looking for? Do you have any ideas or suggestions? If you have any comments about the website, please get in touch.