New FCDO merges aid and diplomacy
The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office will combine Britain’s diplomatic skills and development expertise to be “an even greater force for good,” Foreign Secretary Dominc…
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BLOG – A new golden era
This year Hungary and Britain toast a century of diplomatic ties. Hungary’s 29th Ambassador to the UK Ferenc Kumin reflects on a complex past and…
Transport
Embassy fleet managers discussed ways to streamline processes with the DVLA and Diplomatic Card Services previewed the launch of a new tax free fuel card….
Embassies join forces in battle against mega-basement
A coalition missions in Embassy Row – including Russia, Saudi Arabia, India, Lebanon and Japan – have joined French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann in her fight…
Uneasy peace deal
Georgian protestors hold a peaceful vigil outside the Russian Embassy EU ambassadors have given a cautious welcome to the French brokered truce between Georgia and…
‘Pay poor states to save forests’
The Prince of Wales has urged rich nations to pay developing countries to preserve their rainforests. Speaking at a conference on climate change hosted by…
UK and Russia clash over spy accusations
Senior British security sources have warned that Russia is increasing its intelligence activities at the Embassy, which were draining resources away from the fight against…
Lift gag on ex-envoys, say MPs
An “oppressive” gag on retired diplomats giving media interviews without approval must be scrapped, a Commons committee has said. Tougher restrictions were written into diplomatic…
A lot of hot air?
Europe’s ground-breaking carbon trading scheme needs an overhaul to be effective, a panel of experts told an audience of economic attachés. The introduction of the…
High hopes
France has taken over the helm of an EU in stormy waters: the Irish rejected the Lisbon Treaty, world trade talks are flat-lining and a…