tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-05-13T17:15:03+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/citizens-rights-specialised-committee-meeting-13-may-2026-joint-statement 2026-05-13T17:15:03+01:00 Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 13 May 2026: joint statement The UK Government and European Commission gave a joint statement following the 18th meeting of the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-secretarys-statement-hantavirus-outbreak-6-may-2026 2026-05-06T15:24:40+01:00 Foreign Secretary's statement: Hantavirus outbreak, 6 May 2026 A statement from the Foreign Secretary on the Hantavirus outbreak tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-eu-rules-for-pet-travel-for-gb-residents 2026-04-21T17:45:12+01:00 New EU rules for pet travel for GB residents The changes apply to non-commercial movements of dogs, cats and ferrets tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ees-new-eu-border-checks-for-brits-this-easter 2026-03-26T14:19:00+00:00 Entry/Exit System: New EU border checks for Brits this Easter Brits reminded to be aware of the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) when travelling to the EU this Easter and to follow travel operator guidance. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-fees-for-passport-applications 2026-03-18T17:42:00+00:00 New fees for passport applications Changes to passport application fees will take effect on 8 April 2026.  tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-office-travel-advice-updates 2026-03-05T19:12:12+00:00 Foreign Office travel advice updates Latest travel information for British nationals affected by the situation in the Middle East. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/youth-mobility-scheme-for-uruguayan-and-british-citizens-2026 2026-01-27T14:14:00+00:00 Youth Mobility Scheme for Uruguayan and British citizens: 2026 The Youth Mobility Scheme helps bring people and cultures from both countries closer together. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/citizens-rights-specialised-committee-meeting-18-december-2025-joint-statement 2025-12-22T14:00:05+00:00 Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 18 December 2025: joint statement The UK government and European Commission gave a joint statement following the 17th meeting of the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/compensation-bondi-beach-terror-attack 2025-12-15T00:00:00+00:00 Compensation: Bondi Beach terror attack How to apply for compensation if you were a victim of the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia on 14 December 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-office-warnings-for-brits-expanded-for-methanol-poisoning 2025-10-21T00:00:00+01:00 Foreign Office warnings for Brits expanded for methanol poisoning Travel warnings for methanol poisoning have been extended to eight new countries following a rise in cases of death and serious illness. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-travellers-told-to-expect-checks-under-eus-entry-exit-system 2025-10-12T00:00:00+01:00 British travellers told to expect checks under EU’s Entry/Exit System Travellers to Europe, including Brits, subject to new entry registrations from today under a phased implementation of the EU’s new digital border system. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-passports-to-feature-his-majestys-coat-of-arms 2025-10-11T00:01:01+01:00 British passports to feature His Majesty’s Coat of Arms New British passports featuring His Majesty’s Coat of Arms to launch in December. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-formally-recognises-palestinian-state 2025-09-22T16:34:39+01:00 UK formally recognises Palestinian State The UK has formally recognised Palestine to protect the viability of a two-state solution and create a path towards lasting peace for the Israeli and Palestinian people. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/child-benefit-action-to-save-350-million-from-claimants-abroad 2025-08-22T06:00:08+01:00 Child Benefit action to save £350 million from claimants abroad Child Benefit will be stripped from tens of thousands of people who have moved abroad in a major clampdown expected to save £350 million. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-works-with-tiktok-to-help-safety-for-treatments-abroad 2025-08-15T00:00:00+01:00 Government works with TikTok to help safety for treatments abroad Patients who use social media to plan cosmetic procedures will now access more reliable information thanks to a landmark new initiative. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-for-travelers-and-businesses-as-germany-opens-up-egates 2025-07-18T13:15:30+01:00 Boost for travelers and businesses as Germany opens up eGates UK and Germany agree to phased opening of German eGates for UK travellers tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/countdown-to-euro-2025-as-government-gives-advice-to-travelling-fans 2025-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 Countdown to Euro 2025 as government gives advice to travelling fans Ahead of Euro 2025 kicking off tomorrow, the Foreign Office is providing fans with the information and advice they need for a safe and enjoyable tournament. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/sixth-evacuation-flight-from-israel-scheduled-for-sunday-29-june 2025-06-27T16:10:44+01:00 Sixth evacuation flight from Israel scheduled for Sunday 29 June UK evacuation flight from Tel Aviv is due to leave on Sunday 29 June, after which no further flights are currently scheduled as evacuation flights wind down. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/citizens-rights-specialised-committee-meeting-24-june-2025-joint-statement 2025-06-24T16:00:09+01:00 Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 24 June 2025: joint statement The UK government and European Commission gave a joint statement following the 16th meeting of the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-raf-flight-for-british-nationals-leaves-israel 2025-06-23T00:00:00+01:00 First RAF flight for British nationals leaves Israel As announced by the Foreign Secretary in the House of Commons, an RAF flight to take vulnerable British nationals and their dependants out of Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) has departed this afternoon.