On Monday, the Foreign Office warned travellers about the ongoing demonstrations in Istanbul and other Turkish cities, which have seen riot police clashing with protestors in the street.
In a statement to MPs on the breakdown of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the Foreign Secretary voiced alarm at the 'appalling loss of life' happening.
Cold Feet actor Robert Bathurst has jokingly raised eyebrows in a column for The Oldie outlining his 'ruthless' yet 'charming' tips on how to get ahead in showbusiness.
The major crackdown has been launched by ministers horrified by wasteful spending - including Foreign Office staff splashing out on shoes, DJ equipment and drinks at nightclubs.
Department records show the Foreign Office used procurement cards to spend £920.30 at Nassau Yacht Club on the Caribbean island, where Prince Philip was an honorary life member.
The AI assistant Microsoft Copilot, one of the largest pieces of AI technology, is already being used to draft parliamentary responses by the Foreign Office.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has revoked accreditation for a Russian diplomat and a diplomatic spouse in retaliation for expulsions announced in Moscow this week.