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Foreign Office travel advice updates

Foreign Office travel advice updates

Thursday, 05 March 2026

Latest travel information for British nationals affected by the situation in the Middle East....

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Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement and UNSC resolutions in Iran: E3 statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, March 2026

Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement and UNSC resolutions in Iran: E3 statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, March 2026

Thursday, 05 March 2026

France, Germany and the UK (the E3) delivered a joint statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board on Iran's Nuclear Non-Prolifera...

International Women’s Day 2026: UK statement to the OSCE

International Women’s Day 2026: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 05 March 2026

Ambassador Holland marks International Women's Day 2026 by reaffirming that the security, prosperity and stability of the OSCE region depends on the f...

Nuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine: UK Statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, March 2026

Nuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine: UK Statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, March 2026

Thursday, 05 March 2026

Delivered at the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors, March 2026...

Joint Communiqué between the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls and representatives of the National Council of the Slovak Republic, 3 March 2026

Joint Communiqué between the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls and representatives of the National Council of the Slovak Republic, 3 March 2026

Thursday, 05 March 2026

A joint communiqué to enhance co-operation through leadership and solidarity....

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Russia’s strategy of distraction seeks to obscure its violation of OSCE principles: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s strategy of distraction seeks to obscure its violation of OSCE principles: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 05 March 2026

Ambassador Holland highlights how Russia’s false narratives and unsubstantiated allegations aim to distract from its unlawful invasion of Ukraine, whi...

UK Minister Visits Manila for 80th Year of Bilateral Ties

UK Minister Visits Manila for 80th Year of Bilateral Ties

Thursday, 05 March 2026

UK Indo-Pacific Minister Seema Malhotra visited Manila to deepen cooperation, marking 80 years of ties and advancing work on security, growth and clim...

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Summoning of the Iranian Ambassador to the United Kingdom: FCDO statement

Summoning of the Iranian Ambassador to the United Kingdom: FCDO statement

Wednesday, 04 March 2026

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Kingdom. ...

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UK condemns Russia’s escalating activity and narratives, and urges renewed risk reduction: UK statement to the OSCE

UK condemns Russia’s escalating activity and narratives, and urges renewed risk reduction: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 04 March 2026

UK Senior Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, reaffirms the UK’s unwavering support for Ukraine while condemning Russia’s escalating actions, includ...

Foreign Secretary statement on the ongoing situation in the Middle East

Foreign Secretary statement on the ongoing situation in the Middle East

Tuesday, 03 March 2026

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper reiterates the UK's top priority is the safety and security of British nationals in the Middle East ...

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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement on Freedom of Religion or Belief

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement on Freedom of Religion or Belief

Tuesday, 03 March 2026

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador,...

Protecting children's right to safe, inclusive, quality education is critical: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Protecting children's right to safe, inclusive, quality education is critical: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 02 March 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Children, Technology and Education in Con...

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

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

Monday, 02 March 2026

Item 2: Interactive Dialogue on the oral update of the High Commissioner on Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar. Delivered by the UK's ...

UN Human Rights Council 61: Core Group Statement on South Sudan

UN Human Rights Council 61: Core Group Statement on South Sudan

Monday, 02 March 2026

Core Group Statement on South Sudan. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders. ...

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on South Sudan

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on South Sudan

Monday, 02 March 2026

Item 2: Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Commission of Human Rights in South Sudan. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, E...

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Item 2 General Debate

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Item 2 General Debate

Monday, 02 March 2026

UK Statement for the Item 2 General Debate. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

UN Human Rights Council 61: Sri Lanka Core Group Statement

UN Human Rights Council 61: Sri Lanka Core Group Statement

Monday, 02 March 2026

Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders, at the 61st Human Rights Council in Geneva. ...

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Duncan Norman

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Duncan Norman

Monday, 02 March 2026

Mr Duncan Norman MBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan in succession to Mr Fergus Auld OBE....

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We?strongly?condemn Iranian strikes across the region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We?strongly?condemn Iranian strikes across the region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Saturday, 28 February 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on The Middle East....

UK Hosts Senior NATO Leaders to discuss Nuclear Deterrence

UK Hosts Senior NATO Leaders to discuss Nuclear Deterrence

Friday, 27 February 2026

NATO officials discussed the Alliance's approach to nuclear deterrence and Euro-Atlantic security in flagship meeting on 27 February. ...

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Human Rights in Russia and the death of Alexei Navalny: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Human Rights in Russia and the death of Alexei Navalny: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 26 February 2026

The UK and 16 other countries commemorate Alexei Navalny's death in a Russian penal colony in 2024, condemn continued repression in Russia and call fo...

Russia’s escalation during diplomacy undermines peace efforts: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s escalation during diplomacy undermines peace efforts: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 26 February 2026

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia’s intensified attacks on Ukraine, highlighting a clear pattern of escalation during active diplomacy. He highlights...

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Sudan

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Sudan

Thursday, 26 February 2026

UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Sudan. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer....

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Afghanistan

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Afghanistan

Thursday, 26 February 2026

UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Afghanistan. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

Presentation by the President of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe: UK statement to the OSCE

Presentation by the President of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 26 February 2026

Ambassador Holland commends Deputy Prime Minister Mihail Pop?oi for Moldova’s democratic reforms and resilience in the face of Russian hybrid threats,...

Draft Treaty published to secure Gibraltar’s economic future and protect British sovereignty

Draft Treaty published to secure Gibraltar’s economic future and protect British sovereignty

Thursday, 26 February 2026

UK has published a draft Treaty on Gibraltar, alongside the EU, which will protect sovereignty, UK military autonomy and secure Gibraltar’s economic f...

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The UK strongly supports MINUSCA and its vital role in protecting civilians in the Central African Republic: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK strongly supports MINUSCA and its vital role in protecting civilians in the Central African Republic: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on MINUSCA....

We will try to defend human dignity wherever it is threatened: statement by UK Minister for Human Rights

We will try to defend human dignity wherever it is threatened: statement by UK Minister for Human Rights

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Statement by Chris Elmore MP, Minister for Multilateral, Human Rights, Latin America and the Caribbean, at the UN Human Rights Council High-Level Week...

UK reaffirms commitment to humane treatment of POWs and accountability of Russia in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

UK reaffirms commitment to humane treatment of POWs and accountability of Russia in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Ambassador Neil Holland reaffirms the UK’s commitment to the humane treatment of prisoners of war, highlighting the IHL obligations, improving oversig...

UK honours Ukrainian resilience on 4th anniversary of Russia’s illegal war: UK Statement to the OSCE

UK honours Ukrainian resilience on 4th anniversary of Russia’s illegal war: UK Statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

UK Senior Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer hails Ukraine’s extraordinary resilience - defending its territory and protecting civilians to withstan...

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