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The purpose of the FCO is to work for UK interests in a safe, just and prosperous world. We do this with some 16,000 staff, based in the UK and our overseas network of over 200 diplomatic offices.
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Latest News
MARGARET BECKETT STATEMENT WITH JAVIER SOLANA ON THE MIDDLE EAST (13/07/06)
Margaret Beckett has met with the EU High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy, Javier Solana. Following the meeting, Mrs Beckett said: 'Mr Solana and I are gravely concerned about the escalation of the present crisis which now poses a serious threat for both Israel and Lebanon and indeed the wider security of the region.'
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FOREIGN MINISTERS' STATEMENT ON IRAN (12/07/06)
After a meeting in Paris to discuss Iran's nuclear programme, the French Foreign Minister issued a statement on behalf of the Foreign Ministers of China, France, Germany, Russia, the UK, the US and the High Representative of the EU.
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Current Issues
FCO CAREERS OPEN DAY - 25 JULY 2006
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is holding a careers open day on Tuesday 25 July from 10.00 - 16.30. It will give you the opportunity to come and find out more about our work in the UK and overseas. You will get to meet and talk to serving members of the Diplomatic Service and FCO and discuss employment opportunities with the Recruitment Team. The event is free and there is no need to book.
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GET TO GRIPS WITH THE EU IN A MINUTE
Tour of EU in a minute.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has launched an animated one minute guide to the European Union. The guide gives information about EU countries, how the EU works and its impact on our lives. Tour the EU in Britain in the EU.
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UK Trade & Investment - The Government organisation helping international businesses realise their potential.
10 Downing Street - Find out more about the work of the Prime Minister.
SIS - The website of the Secret Intelligence Service.
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office Urdu language website.
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FCO Arabic language website
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i-uk.com: the essential guide to the UK
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Main switchboard/
General enquiries:
020 7008 1500 		Services for
Britons Overseas:
020 7008 0210 (office hours only) 		Travel
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0845 850 2829 (BT-4p per min, other networks vary) 		Visa
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0845 010 5555 or textphone +44 (0)20 7008 8457
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