Iraq Consulate opens in Manchester 07 November 2009
Foreign Office Minister Ivan Lewis expressed delight at the opening of the Iraq Consulate in Manchester on Saturday 7 November.
This section contains news items, press releases and statements produced and delivered by the Foreign Office as well as the British Embassy, Syria. You will also be able to find artilces and speeches by officials of the Foreign Office.
Recent news and events
UK committed to Bosnia and Herzegovina's future in the EU 06 November 2009
David Miliband is in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) on 6 November to discuss progress towards EU and NATO membership.
Britain will not walk away from Afghanistan 06 November 2009
The Prime Minister reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to the campaign in Afghanistan during a speech on Friday 6 November.
British Embassy Mali to re-open 05 November 2009
During a visit to Mali, Foreign Office Minister Ivan Lewis announced that the UK will be re-opening its Embassy.
Remembrance 2009 05 November 2009
Foreign Secretary David Miliband will lay a wreath at the Cenotaph in Whitehall on behalf of the UK's Overseas Territories on Remembrance Sunday.
