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UK launches new Sahel Humanitarian Fund

UK launches new Sahel Humanitarian Fund

Thursday, 16 February 2023

UK Minister for Development visits Niger and announces support for vulnerable communities in the Sahel. ...

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New UK support will help provide emergency education to 20 million children in crisis

New UK support will help provide emergency education to 20 million children in crisis

Thursday, 16 February 2023

New UK funding for Education Cannot Wait (ECW) will provide safe learning spaces, teaching materials and support for world's most vulnerable children....

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UK commits major new aid package to Turkey Syria earthquake response

UK commits major new aid package to Turkey Syria earthquake response

Wednesday, 15 February 2023

The UK is committing a further package of support to address urgent humanitarian needs in Turkey and Syria....

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UK takes steps to further facilitate aid flow into Syria

UK takes steps to further facilitate aid flow into Syria

Wednesday, 15 February 2023

This will make it easier for aid agencies to operate and facilitate earthquake relief efforts in Syria, without breaching sanctions that target Assad’...

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Putin has limited options to sustain his war on Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Putin has limited options to sustain his war on Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 15 February 2023

Ian Stubbs says Russia is suffering its highest casualty rate since the invasion began, but Putin could stop his needless sacrifice of thousands more ...

UK sends world class team of medics to Turkey to provide vital emergency treatment

UK sends world class team of medics to Turkey to provide vital emergency treatment

Wednesday, 15 February 2023

The UK government has sent a team of medical personnel to Turkey to support the earthquake emergency response....

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Steps to prevent the worst consequences of climate change impacting future peace and security: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Steps to prevent the worst consequences of climate change impacting future peace and security: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 14 February 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council open debate on sea-level rise...

Announcement of further settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories: joint statement

Announcement of further settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories: joint statement

Tuesday, 14 February 2023

The UK, US, France, Germany and Italy (the Quint) expressed dismay at the Israeli government’s decision to expand settlements in the Occupied Palestin...

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We must remain focused on delivering real change in people’s lives

We must remain focused on delivering real change in people’s lives

Monday, 13 February 2023

Statement by Ambassador Richard Croker at the UN General Assembly thematic debate on Our Common Agenda...

More must be done to prevent grave violations against children: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

More must be done to prevent grave violations against children: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 13 February 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on children in armed conflict ...

Turkey and Syria earthquakes: what you can do to help

Turkey and Syria earthquakes: what you can do to help

Monday, 13 February 2023

Major earthquakes hit south-east Turkey and the north-west region of Syria on 6 February 2023. Here is how you can help. ...

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Minister for the Indo Pacific visits Brunei and Thailand with a focus on trade, security and science

Minister for the Indo Pacific visits Brunei and Thailand with a focus on trade, security and science

Friday, 10 February 2023

Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, has visited Brunei and Thailand this week, with talks focusing on trade, security and science....

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UK sanctions high profile Bulgarian figures involved in corruption

UK sanctions high profile Bulgarian figures involved in corruption

Friday, 10 February 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly announces new sanctions that target 3 influential Bulgarian individuals involved in offences including abuse of publi...

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No amount of disinformation can rewrite Russia’s lies and deceit: UK delegation to the OSCE

No amount of disinformation can rewrite Russia’s lies and deceit: UK delegation to the OSCE

Friday, 10 February 2023

Deputy Ambassador Brown says Russia has waged a campaign of disinformation throughout the build up to their illegal invasion and in the months since....

UK remains committed to global fight against terrorism as threat from Daesh and its affiliates continues to grow: UK Statement at UN Security Council

UK remains committed to global fight against terrorism as threat from Daesh and its affiliates continues to grow: UK Statement at UN Security Council

Thursday, 09 February 2023

Statement delivered by Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council briefing on counter terrorism ...

UK commits to additional funding to the White Helmets to support search and rescue efforts in Syria

UK commits to additional funding to the White Helmets to support search and rescue efforts in Syria

Thursday, 09 February 2023

Given the difficulties in accessing earthquake-affected areas in north-west Syria the UK will provide additional funding for major search and rescue o...

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Launch of 'Looking North: The UK and the Arctic': Lord Goldsmith's speech

Launch of 'Looking North: The UK and the Arctic': Lord Goldsmith's speech

Thursday, 09 February 2023

Minister of State responsible for the polar regions, Lord Goldsmith, gave a keynote speech to launch the UK's new Arctic policy framework....

UK sets out new Arctic approach

UK sets out new Arctic approach

Thursday, 09 February 2023

The UK government commits to play a key role in promoting stability and prosperity in the Arctic....

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UK cracks down on ransomware actors

UK cracks down on ransomware actors

Thursday, 09 February 2023

The UK has sanctioned 7 Russian cyber criminals through coordinated actions with the US government....

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Putin’s actions set Russia on a path of destruction and isolation: UK statement to the OSCE

Putin’s actions set Russia on a path of destruction and isolation: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 09 February 2023

Ian Stubbs says that giving Ukraine the support it needs to push Russia out of its sovereign territory is the swiftest and only path to peace....

30th UK Italy Pontignano Forum: Foreign Secretary's keynote speech

30th UK Italy Pontignano Forum: Foreign Secretary's keynote speech

Thursday, 09 February 2023

The Foreign Secretary outlined his vision for the UK-Italy relationship on support for Ukraine, defence, foreign policy, trade and addressing illegal ...

Presentations by OSCE Committee chairs: UK response, February 2023

Presentations by OSCE Committee chairs: UK response, February 2023

Thursday, 09 February 2023

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown thanks the three OSCE Committee chairs for their proposals to focus on Russia’s unprovoked and illegal invasion of Ukr...

UK statement on World Trade Organization's review of Malaysia's Trade Policy, February 2023

UK statement on World Trade Organization's review of Malaysia's Trade Policy, February 2023

Thursday, 09 February 2023

The UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO in Geneva, Ambassador Simon Manley, gave a statement during Malaysia’s 8th WTO Trade Policy Review....

UK sends life saving support to earthquake hit Turkey and Syria

UK sends life saving support to earthquake hit Turkey and Syria

Wednesday, 08 February 2023

The UK will provide vital items such as tents and blankets to help survivors cope with the freezing conditions, as part of its immediate response to t...

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Russia is why there isn’t peace in Ukraine: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Russia is why there isn’t peace in Ukraine: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 08 February 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council meeting on Syria...

Change of British High Commissioner to Bangladesh: Sarah Cooke

Change of British High Commissioner to Bangladesh: Sarah Cooke

Wednesday, 08 February 2023

Ms Sarah Cooke has been appointed British High Commissioner to Bangladesh in succession to Mr Robert Chatterton Dickson....

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New sanctions target Putin’s war machine and financial networks as UK accelerates economic pressure on Russia

New sanctions target Putin’s war machine and financial networks as UK accelerates economic pressure on Russia

Wednesday, 08 February 2023

The Foreign Secretary has unleashed a new round of sanctions on Kremlin elites and entities providing military equipment such as drones....

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Security, migration and trade on the agenda as Foreign Secretary visits Italy and Malta

Security, migration and trade on the agenda as Foreign Secretary visits Italy and Malta

Wednesday, 08 February 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will visit Italy and Malta to discuss how to accelerate support for Ukraine and discourage illegal migration....

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Joint Statement by UNSC Members on Syria Chemical Weapons

Joint Statement by UNSC Members on Syria Chemical Weapons

Tuesday, 07 February 2023

Media stakeout by UN Security Council Members:Albania, Ecuador, France, Japan, Malta, Switzerland, the United States, and the United Kingdom ...

Plane carrying UK search and rescue team arrives in Turkey

Plane carrying UK search and rescue team arrives in Turkey

Tuesday, 07 February 2023

A plane carrying 77 UK search and rescue specialists, equipment and 4 search dogs, has arrived in Gaziantep, Turkey, to support the earthquake respons...

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