UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Item 4 General Debate

Monday, 16 March 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK Statement for the Item 4 General Debate. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves meeting with Tánaiste Simon Harris

Monday, 16 March 2026 - 16:30 HM Treasury Press Release

Readout of a meeting between UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Irish Minister for Finance & Tánaiste Simon Harris who met in London today. ...

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Long term defence commitment in Scotland helps secure jobs and billions in export deals

Monday, 16 March 2026 - 16:27 Ministry of Defence Press Release

Increased defence investment and dedication to Scottish defence industry directly supported £1.1bn in inward investment with defence firm Thales, securing and sustaining over 500 jobs. ...

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UK and Germany meet to advance deep precision strike missile programme to boost national security

Monday, 16 March 2026 - 16:15 Ministry of Defence Press Release

Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard, met his German counterpart in Berlin to discuss progress on jointly developing Deep Precision Strike missiles....

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Army announces three senior leadership appointments

Monday, 16 March 2026 - 16:15 Ministry of Defence Press Release

The Army announces three senior leadership appointments to drive modernisation and improve the Army’s offer to NATO. ...

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The UK is steadfast in its support of UNAMA’s work in Afghanistan: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Monday, 16 March 2026 - 16:07 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan....

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Financial Ombudsman Service reform to deliver fast and impartial complaint resolution

Monday, 16 March 2026 - 15:31 HM Treasury Press Release

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) will undergo the most significant package of reforms since its inception....

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Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting 2026

Monday, 16 March 2026 - 15:22 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office News Story

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper attended the 26th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers' Meeting at the Commonwealth Secretariat headquarters in London....

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Britain to lead fusion energy race to deliver energy security

Monday, 16 March 2026 - 15:14 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Press Release

Government sets out its vision for developing a commercial fusion industry in the UK that will deliver skilled jobs, investment and growth. ...

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5 Trustees Appointed to the National Portrait Gallery Board

Monday, 16 March 2026 - 15:00 Department for Culture, Media and Sport News Story

The Prime Minister has appointed 5 new Trustees to the National Portrait Gallery Board for terms of 4 years. ...

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ILIOS appointment speeds delivery of STEP Fusion at West Burton

Monday, 16 March 2026 - 14:52 UK Industrial Fusion Solutions News Story

The partnership with ILIOS will help ensure that West Burton becomes a leading centre of fusion energy innovation....

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Global Fraud Summit keynote speech

Monday, 16 March 2026 - 13:53 Home Office Speech

Lord Hanson delivered the keynote speech at the Global Fraud Summit in Vienna. ...

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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Joint Interactive Dialogue on Iran

Monday, 16 March 2026 - 13:23 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

UK Statement for the Joint Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Fact-Finding Mission on Iran. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor...

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New Search and Rescue base for HM Coastguard’s rescue helicopter

Monday, 16 March 2026 - 13:07 Maritime and Coastguard Agency Press Release

HM Coastguard has opened a new seasonal base in west Scotland as part of its ongoing UK Second-Generation Search and Rescue Aviation programme (UKSAR2G)...

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PM meeting with Prime Minister Carney of Canada: 16 March 2026

Monday, 16 March 2026 - 13:04 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The Prime Minister welcomed the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, to Downing Street this morning....

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PM remarks: 16 March 2026

Monday, 16 March 2026 - 12:52 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Speech

The Prime Minister's remarks at a press conference in Downing Street....

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UKAEA Eni Tritium Loop Facility expands international partnership

Monday, 16 March 2026 - 12:19 UK Atomic Energy Authority Press Release

Canada's Kinectrics announced as the design and fabrication partner for the UKAEA-Eni H3AT Tritium Loop Facility, a world-leading tritium research facility....

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