Foreign & Commonwealth Office14 Sept 2026Steep rise in young UK nationals detained for smuggling drugs from AsiaHundreds of Britons have been detained in Thailand on suspicion of attempting to smuggle cannabis to the UK.14 Sept 202611 Sept 2026Government not helping Nepal manhunt, MP saysIan Lavery says there has been a lack of help for a constituent missing in the Nepal floods. 11 Sept 20267 Sept 2026UK begins talks to rejoin EU security missionsThe deal could see British officials take part in crisis management operations for the first time since Brexit.7 Sept 202613 Jul 2026Former top official Robbins takes legal action over sackingThe former official was fired in April over Lord Mandelson's vetting to be the UK's ambassador to the US.13 Jul 202611 Jul 2026Unusual requests to British embassies - from hair colour tips to restaurant refundsOne holidaymaker asked where to get blonde highlights in Jordan, the Foreign Office has revealed.11 Jul 202623 Apr 2026Detained Scot enduring 'psychological torture' in Indian jailUN experts speak out in suport of Jagtar Singh Johal from Dumbarton who was arrested by Indian authorities in 2017.23 Apr 202621 Apr 2026No 10 considered giving Starmer aide diplomat job, sacked official saysSir Olly Robbins says he felt "uncomfortable" after No 10 discussed finding a role for Lord Doyle.21 Apr 202621 Apr 2026Robbins's revelations are a dangerous moment for StarmerDrawing a line under Lord Mandelson's appointment is proving impossible for the prime minister.21 Apr 202621 Apr 2026Watch key moments from sacked Foreign Office chief's testimonySir Olly Robbins told MPs No 10 had a "dismissive approach" to Lord Peter Mandelson's security vetting.21 Apr 2026...
