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PM calls on pirates to release British hostages
29 October 2009
Gordon Brown and David Miliband said the UK will be using all the mechanisms at their disposal to try to ensure the safe return of Paul and Rachel Chandler.
We need a strong agreement in Copenhagen
29 October 2009
Baroness Kinnock commented on the importance of achieving agreement at the Copenhagen summit in December during a speech on Wednesday 28 October.
Worsening situation in Jerusalem
29 October 2009
The Foreign Secretary spoke to Prime Minister Fayyad on 28 October to discuss the worsening situation in Jerusalem.
Visit of Chagossians to the British Indian Ocean Territory
29 October 2009
Chris Bryant has wished a group of Chagossians well ahead of their FCO sponsored visit to the British Indian Ocean Territory.
Embassy employee in Iran sentenced to 4 years
28 October 2009
The EU Presidency and French Foreign Ministry have joined our condemnation of the 'wholly unjustified' reported sentencing of Hossein Rassam in Iran.
'Passionate opposition' to death penalty
28 October 2009
The government on 28 October reaffirmed its 'passionate opposition' to the death penalty around the world.
Gabon travel advice updated
28 October 2009
We have updated our travel advice on Gabon and no longer advise British Nationals against all but essential travel to the region.
FCO flying the flag for diversity
28 October 2009
Our Consular Assistance Unit at the British High Commission in Islamabad wins Civil Service diversity award.
UK condemns bomb attack in Pakistan
28 October 2009
David Miliband condemned the bomb attack in Peshawar and has offered the UK's condolences to the victims and their families on Wednesday 28 October.
Indian State Visit to the UK
28 October 2009
The President of the Republic of India and Dr Devisingh Ramsingh Shekhawat are paying a State Visit to the UK from 27-29 October.
