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Government supports top students out of Gaza to take up UK scholarships

Government supports top students out of Gaza to take up UK scholarships

Sunday, 21 September 2025

Foreign and Education Secretaries announce Gazan students will arrive in the UK to take places at universities following government support to help th...

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Russia’s imperialist warmongering is a threat to international peace and security: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Russia’s imperialist warmongering is a threat to international peace and security: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Sunday, 21 September 2025

Statement by The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, at the UN Security Council meeting on Est...

UN General Assembly: Foreign Secretary says global action will help drive UK government priorities

UN General Assembly: Foreign Secretary says global action will help drive UK government priorities

Sunday, 21 September 2025

Foreign Secretary calls for action on security, migration, climate, economic growth and development at her first UNGA meeting as Foreign Secretary....

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UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with Group of Independent Experts on Belarus

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with Group of Independent Experts on Belarus

Friday, 19 September 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with Group of Independent Experts on Belarus. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders...

Statement on the release of Peter and Barbara Reynolds from Afghanistan

Statement on the release of Peter and Barbara Reynolds from Afghanistan

Friday, 19 September 2025

Minister Falconer statement on the release of Peter and Barbara Reynolds from Afghanistan...

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OSCE Annual Progress Report on Gender Equality: UK statement, September 2025

OSCE Annual Progress Report on Gender Equality: UK statement, September 2025

Friday, 19 September 2025

Deputy Head of Mission James Ford recognises the OSCE's work in delivering important initiatives on Gender Equality during the reporting period. ...

UK sanctions Georgia linked supporters of Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine

UK sanctions Georgia linked supporters of Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine

Thursday, 18 September 2025

The UK has announced new sanctions targeting Georgia-linked supporters of Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine. ...

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New dark web portal launched to recruit spies to support UK security

New dark web portal launched to recruit spies to support UK security

Thursday, 18 September 2025

Outgoing Chief of MI6, Sir Richard Moore, announces new platform - Silent Courier - will make it easier for MI6 to recruit agents online...

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The United Kingdom is committed to pursuing a diplomatic solution to ensure that Iran shall never seek, acquire or develop a nuclear weapon: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom is committed to pursuing a diplomatic solution to ensure that Iran shall never seek, acquire or develop a nuclear weapon: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 18 September 2025

UK explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the UN Security Council vote on Iran...

The UK voted for this resolution to demand urgent action to address the horrendous humanitarian situation in Gaza, bring the hostages home and end the conflict: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council

The UK voted for this resolution to demand urgent action to address the horrendous humanitarian situation in Gaza, bring the hostages home and end the conflict: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 18 September 2025

UK explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the UN Security Council vote on the ...

UK Response to the incoming Swiss OSCE Chairperson in Office: UK statement to the OSCE, September 2025

UK Response to the incoming Swiss OSCE Chairperson in Office: UK statement to the OSCE, September 2025

Thursday, 18 September 2025

Ambassador Holland welcomes the presentation to the OSCE Permanent Council by head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland and inc...

Russia's violations of sovereign airspace are part of a clear and sustained pattern of behaviour: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's violations of sovereign airspace are part of a clear and sustained pattern of behaviour: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 18 September 2025

Ambassador Holland sets out a clear pattern of behaviour from Russia that appears designed to undermine efforts to deliver peace in Ukraine, including...

UK condemns Russian violations of NATO airspace and confirms support for Poland, Romania and Ukraine: UK Statement to the OSCE

UK condemns Russian violations of NATO airspace and confirms support for Poland, Romania and Ukraine: UK Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 18 September 2025

Ambassador Neil Holland condemns Russian airspace violations as reckless, provocative and dangerous, regardless of intent. Russia should not underesti...

We encourage the Syrian government to continue to prioritise women’s meaningful participation in the political transition and ensure a representative and inclusive political process: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We encourage the Syrian government to continue to prioritise women’s meaningful participation in the political transition and ensure a representative and inclusive political process: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 17 September 2025

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria....

Afghanistan cannot succeed while women and girls are excluded: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Afghanistan cannot succeed while women and girls are excluded: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 17 September 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan....

The unanimous adoption of this resolution demonstrates our shared commitment to locate and return missing Kuwaiti and third country nationals: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council

The unanimous adoption of this resolution demonstrates our shared commitment to locate and return missing Kuwaiti and third country nationals: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 17 September 2025

UK explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, following the UN Security Council vote on ...

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention

Wednesday, 17 September 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and...

Foreign Secretary statement on UK response to Afghanistan earthquake

Foreign Secretary statement on UK response to Afghanistan earthquake

Tuesday, 16 September 2025

Foreign Secretary announces additional emergency funding to Afghan people following the recent earthquake in Afghanistan...

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UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Urgent Debate to discuss the recent military aggression launched by Israel against the State of Qatar on 9 September 2025.

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Urgent Debate to discuss the recent military aggression launched by Israel against the State of Qatar on 9 September 2025.

Monday, 15 September 2025

UK Statement for the Urgent Debate to discuss the recent military aggression launched by Israel against the State of Qatar. Delivered by the UK's Perm...

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Peru: Su Lin Garbett Shiels

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Peru: Su Lin Garbett Shiels

Monday, 15 September 2025

Mrs Su-Lin Garbett-Shiels has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Peru in succession to Mr Gavin Cook ...

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The United Kingdom condemns the detentions of at least 22 United Nations personnel by the Houthis: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom condemns the detentions of at least 22 United Nations personnel by the Houthis: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 15 September 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen....

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement on Combating Discrimination, Violence and Harmful Practices against Intersex Persons

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement on Combating Discrimination, Violence and Harmful Practices against Intersex Persons

Monday, 15 September 2025

UK Statement for the Panel Discussion on Combating Discrimination, Violence and Harmful Practices against Intersex Persons. Delivered by the UK's Huma...

UK summons Russian Ambassador following Russia's unprecedented violation of NATO airspace

UK summons Russian Ambassador following Russia's unprecedented violation of NATO airspace

Sunday, 14 September 2025

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has summoned the Russian Ambassador following significant and unprecedented violation of NATO airspac...

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G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) Statement on Iranian Transnational Repression and Other Malign Activities

G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) Statement on Iranian Transnational Repression and Other Malign Activities

Friday, 12 September 2025

G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) Statement on Iranian Transnational Repression and Other Malign Activities...

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Russia’s violation of Polish airspace only strengthens the unity between NATO nations, and our determination to stand with Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Russia’s violation of Polish airspace only strengthens the unity between NATO nations, and our determination to stand with Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 12 September 2025

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Poland....

Australia's naval nuclear propulsion: AUKUS update to IAEA Board of Governors, September 2025

Australia's naval nuclear propulsion: AUKUS update to IAEA Board of Governors, September 2025

Friday, 12 September 2025

Update by Australia, the UK and the USA (AUKUS) to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on Australia's naval nuclear propu...

This is a window of opportunity to end the threat of chemical weapons in Syria: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

This is a window of opportunity to end the threat of chemical weapons in Syria: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 12 September 2025

Statement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council Meeting on Syrian Chemical Weapons...

UK response to the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly: UK statement to the OSCE, September 2025

UK response to the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly: UK statement to the OSCE, September 2025

Friday, 12 September 2025

UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford welcomes the new President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly. ...

UK Minister’s visit to Ghana showcases new modernised development approach

UK Minister’s visit to Ghana showcases new modernised development approach

Thursday, 11 September 2025

Development Minister Jenny Chapman visited Ghana to see how the UK is evolving from an aid donor to an investor in partner countries. ...

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E3 Foreign Ministers statement on Israeli strikes in Doha

E3 Foreign Ministers statement on Israeli strikes in Doha

Thursday, 11 September 2025

Statement on behalf of the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the UK on Israeli strikes on Doha on 9 September...

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