Envoys mourn attack on Pakistan pupils
London’s diplomatic community expressed its outrage at the Peshawar massacre in which the Taliban murdered more than 130 children. Taking to Twitter, US Ambassador Matthew…
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Gambian envoys jailed for fraud
Seven Gambian Embassy staff who illegally sold tax-free tobacco out of the diplomatic mission have been handed prison sentences totalling 33 years. Over the course…
Another Embassy in the dock over discrimination claims
The Qatar Embassy is the latest mission to be taken to court over allegations of mistreatment of its local staff. The Embassy receptionist claims he…
Season’s Greetings from the Marshal
The Marshal rounds up a busy year of diplomacy and gives the London diplomatic corps some insider tips on how best to enjoy the Festive…
Demystifying diplomacy
Australia’s High Commissioner to London Sir Alexander Downer welcomes a book that brings diplomacy’s image into the 21st century – and it’s a good stocking…
IMO urges action to aid migrants at sea
IMO Secretary General Koji Sekimizu The so-called ‘boat people crisis’ in which marine migrants face death, injury and human rights abuse during perilous journeys at…
Diplomacy needed for networked age
Lord Ashdown in full flow Pragmatic diplomacy of shifting alliances and networks will be the hallmark of diplomacy in an age of diffuse power and…
The Ebola crisis: lessons learned
When the first case of Ebola was identified in Guinea in March 2014, the Embassy of Guinea scrambled to put in place an action plan….
Serving citizens, safer borders
In a globalised world consuls face the twin pressures of serving increasing numbers of citizens who work, travel and study abroad, while being the first…
FCO Legalisation Service
FCO Legalisations are increasing year on year. Director of the FCO Legalisation Unit Andrew Hamilton explained to consuls the FCO’s drive to modernise the service….