Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Ministers accused of cover-up over claims former UK ambassador leaked intelligence
Ex-civil servant alleges he was arrested to protect Kim Darroch, former UK diplomat in Washington
Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent
31, May, 2023 @5:21 PM

UK to keep Kremlin assets frozen until Russia pays compensation to Ukraine
Council of Europe has established digital register of damage as first step towards compensation mechanism
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor
25, May, 2023 @5:56 PM

‘I don’t recall so many attractive people’: experts reveal what The Diplomat gets right – and wrong
Foreign affairs staff seem mostly to be enjoying the new Netflix show starring Keri Russell, despite the many liberties it takes
Julian Borger in Washington
06, May, 2023 @2:00 PM

End ‘megaphone diplomacy’ between UK and Hong Kong, says British diplomat
Consul general calls for ‘constructive engagement’ with territory as Chinese vice-president says he will attend king’s coronation
Amy Hawkins
04, May, 2023 @2:23 PM

‘I’m in intense pain’: Vahid Beheshti passes 70 days on UK hunger strike
Camped outside Foreign Office, Beheshti is demanding Iran’s Revolutionary Guards be proscribed
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor
04, May, 2023 @11:36 AM

Britons trapped in Sudan say relatives were not allowed on flights
Foreign Office accused of creating ‘confusion’ during evacuation, with some struggling to get visas or prove citizenship
Ruth Michaelson
04, May, 2023 @4:00 AM

UK government extends Sudan evacuation with additional flight
FCDO asks any British nationals hoping to leave war-torn country to reach airport in Port Sudan by noon local time on Monday
Heather Stewart and agencies
30, Apr, 2023 @4:11 PM

Liz Truss disputing £12,000 bill relating to use of Chevening grace-and-favour house
Invoice for ex-PM’s time at Kent mansion when foreign secretary is thought to include sums for missing bathrobes and party business
Rowena Mason Whitehall editor
30, Apr, 2023 @4:02 PM

Britons in Sudan have until midday on Saturday to fly out, ministers say
Government announces end to airlifts amid calls for NHS doctors without UK passports to be rescued
Dan Sabbagh and Helena Smith in Larnaca
28, Apr, 2023 @6:00 PM

James not so Cleverly plays the hero on Sudan – but at least he’s not in Crete | John Crace
Foreign secretary clears low bar set by Raab during Kabul airlift, though his update appeared at odds with reality
John Crace
27, Apr, 2023 @5:14 PM

Minister seeks to restore UK’s reputation on global development
NGOs say Andrew Mitchell is right to focus on long-term partnerships but cuts to aid budget must be reversed
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic Editor
26, Apr, 2023 @11:01 PM

The Guardian view on Sudan’s ceasefire: the fear is what may follow
As civilians flee the warring generals, those left behind face a grim future
Editorial
26, Apr, 2023 @5:28 PM
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