Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is a ministerial department of the UK Government, formed in September 2020 through the merger of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Department for International Development (DFID). It leads the UK's diplomatic, development, and consular work around the world. The FCDO provides international development funding through various channels including grants, loans, and technical assistance to support sustainable development, reduce poverty, and tackle global challenges. It also oversees the UK's development finance institution, British International Investment (BII).