For general enquiries phone the FCO switchboard on 020 7008 1500.
What does the Foreign Commonwealth Office do?
Responsibilities. We are responsible for: safeguarding the UK’s national security by countering terrorism and weapons proliferation, and working to reduce conflict. building the UK’s prosperity by increasing exports and investment, opening markets, ensuring access to resources, and promoting sustainable global growth.
Will FCO travel advice change?
Circumstances can change quickly, so we are unable to tell you how our advice may change in the future. We will remove advice against ‘all but essential travel’ or ‘all travel’ as soon as the situation allows.
Who do I contact for travel advice?
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission. If you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad, contact the (FCDO) in London on 020 7008 5000 (24 hours).
Where is the Foreign Office?
London
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
| Department overview | |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | United Kingdom |
| Headquarters | King Charles Street London SW1 51°30′11″N 0°07′40″WCoordinates: 51°30′11″N 0°07′40″W |
| Annual budget | £1.1bn (current) & £0.1bn (capital) in 2015–16 |
How many staff work for FCO?
17,300 staff
We employ around 17,300 staff in our diplomatic and development offices worldwide, including in 280 overseas embassies and high commissions.
When did the Foreign Office advice against foreign travel?
Travel Advice against all non-essential travel: Foreign Secretary’s statement, 17 March 2020. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave a statement advising against all non-essential travel overseas in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Where is the UK Foreign Office?
When was the Foreign Office built?
1782
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office/Founded
The first Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs was appointed in March 1782, but the first purpose-built Foreign Office was not begun until 1861. It was completed in 1868 as part of the new block of government offices which included the India Office and later (1875) the Colonial and Home Offices.
