tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2026-05-13T17:15:03+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/citizens-rights-specialised-committee-meeting-13-may-2026-joint-statement2026-05-13T17:15:03+01:00Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 13 May 2026: joint statementThe 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-20262026-05-06T15:24:40+01:00Foreign Secretary's statement: Hantavirus outbreak, 6 May 2026A statement from the Foreign Secretary on the Hantavirus outbreaktag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-eu-rules-for-pet-travel-for-gb-residents2026-04-21T17:45:12+01:00New EU rules for pet travel for GB residentsThe changes apply to non-commercial movements of dogs, cats and ferretstag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ees-new-eu-border-checks-for-brits-this-easter2026-03-26T14:19:00+00:00Entry/Exit System: New EU border checks for Brits this EasterBrits 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-applications2026-03-18T17:42:00+00:00New fees for passport applicationsChanges to passport application fees will take effect on 8 April 2026. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-office-travel-advice-updates2026-03-05T19:12:12+00:00Foreign Office travel advice updatesLatest 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-20262026-01-27T14:14:00+00:00Youth Mobility Scheme for Uruguayan and British citizens: 2026The 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-statement2025-12-22T14:00:05+00:00Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 18 December 2025: joint statementThe 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-attack2025-12-15T00:00:00+00:00Compensation: Bondi Beach terror attackHow 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-poisoning2025-10-21T00:00:00+01:00Foreign Office warnings for Brits expanded for methanol poisoningTravel 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-system2025-10-12T00:00:00+01:00British travellers told to expect checks under EU’s Entry/Exit SystemTravellers 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-arms2025-10-11T00:01:01+01:00British passports to feature His Majesty’s Coat of ArmsNew British passports featuring His Majesty’s Coat of Arms to launch in December.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-formally-recognises-palestinian-state2025-09-22T16:34:39+01:00UK formally recognises Palestinian StateThe 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-abroad2025-08-22T06:00:08+01:00Child Benefit action to save £350 million from claimants abroadChild 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-abroad2025-08-15T00:00:00+01:00Government works with TikTok to help safety for treatments abroadPatients 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-egates2025-07-18T13:15:30+01:00Boost for travelers and businesses as Germany opens up eGatesUK 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-fans2025-07-01T00:00:00+01:00Countdown to Euro 2025 as government gives advice to travelling fansAhead 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-june2025-06-27T16:10:44+01:00Sixth evacuation flight from Israel scheduled for Sunday 29 JuneUK 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-statement2025-06-24T16:00:09+01:00Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 24 June 2025: joint statementThe 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-israel2025-06-23T00:00:00+01:00First RAF flight for British nationals leaves IsraelAs 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.