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UK sanctions Iran linked criminal group that publicly claimed responsibility for recent attacks on Jewish locations

UK sanctions Iran linked criminal group that publicly claimed responsibility for recent attacks on Jewish locations

Monday, 13 July 2026

Statement from the Foreign Secretary on the sanctioning of Islamic Movement of Companions of the Right (IMCR)....

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UK backs Gaza recovery as Foreign Secretary urges renewed push for peace

UK backs Gaza recovery as Foreign Secretary urges renewed push for peace

Monday, 13 July 2026

The UK has announced £10 million to support Palestinian-led early recovery efforts in Gaza and joined an international initiative to help coordinate f...

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UK–Australia Strategic Dialogue on Gender Equality: joint statement, May 2026

UK–Australia Strategic Dialogue on Gender Equality: joint statement, May 2026

Monday, 13 July 2026

The governments of Australia and the United Kingdom gave a joint statement following the third UK–Australia Strategic Dialogue on Gender Equality on 4...

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Climate Resilience Finance Summit, June 2026: Baroness Chapman's opening speech

Climate Resilience Finance Summit, June 2026: Baroness Chapman's opening speech

Monday, 13 July 2026

The Minister for Development set out the need to scale up finance for climate resilience and outlined new UK initiatives to support vulnerable countri...

UK and EU strike Russian cyber networks with new sanctions

UK and EU strike Russian cyber networks with new sanctions

Monday, 13 July 2026

UK and EU?hit back with first joint cyber sanctions package...

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E3 Statement on Iranian Attacks

E3 Statement on Iranian Attacks

Sunday, 12 July 2026

A statement by the E3 (UK, France & Germany) on Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and countries in the region....

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Foreign Secretary Statement on the death of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Foreign Secretary Statement on the death of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Sunday, 12 July 2026

Foreign Secretary Statement on the death of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani...

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Joint statement on the tenth anniversary of the Philippines China South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award

Joint statement on the tenth anniversary of the Philippines China South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award

Saturday, 11 July 2026

The UK has signed a joint statement marking the tenth anniversary of the Arbitral Tribunal Award on the South China Sea....

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“Do you know where I can get blonde highlights?”
The most unusual requests from Brits abroad for consular assistance

“Do you know where I can get blonde highlights?” The most unusual requests from Brits abroad for consular assistance

Saturday, 11 July 2026

Brits heading overseas this summer urged to check Travel Advice as the FCDO highlights unusual requests for consular assistance....

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We stand with our partners in calling for de escalation and a return to diplomacy: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We stand with our partners in calling for de escalation and a return to diplomacy: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 10 July 2026

Statement by Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Iran....

World’s ocean to be better protected as UK ratifies landmark treaty

World’s ocean to be better protected as UK ratifies landmark treaty

Friday, 10 July 2026

UK ratifies the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement....

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Behind every missile and drone is a conscious decision by Russia to bring its war deeper into Ukrainian cities: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Behind every missile and drone is a conscious decision by Russia to bring its war deeper into Ukrainian cities: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 09 July 2026

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

OSCE Moscow Mechanism Report: UK statement, July 2026

OSCE Moscow Mechanism Report: UK statement, July 2026

Thursday, 09 July 2026

The UK condemns Russia’s systematic efforts to compel loyalty from Ukrainian children through militarisation, indoctrination, and coercion...

OSCE Moscow Mechanism Report on indoctrination of Ukrainian children: Joint statement, July 2026

OSCE Moscow Mechanism Report on indoctrination of Ukrainian children: Joint statement, July 2026

Thursday, 09 July 2026

The UK, together with 40 other countries, condemns Russia’s coordinated indoctrination and militarisation of Ukrainian children....

Report of the External Auditor, Audit Committee and Financial Report: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2026

Report of the External Auditor, Audit Committee and Financial Report: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2026

Thursday, 09 July 2026

Ambassador Holland thanks Austria's Court of Audit for their professional work as External Auditor, and welcomes their assessments of the 2025 Financi...

President of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2026

President of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2026

Thursday, 09 July 2026

Ambassador Holland welcomed Monaco’s Presidency priorities on human rights and democracy, highlighting the importance of countering Russia’s war again...

Russia is using civilian suffering as a coercive tool: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia is using civilian suffering as a coercive tool: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 09 July 2026

Ambassador Holland condemned Russia’s intensified missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities, highlighting civilian casualties and damage to humani...

The UK is appalled by the rising rates of conflict related sexual violence around the world: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is appalled by the rising rates of conflict related sexual violence around the world: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Statement by Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Women, Peace, and Security....

Russia cannot rebrand its illegal war of aggression as counter terrorism: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia cannot rebrand its illegal war of aggression as counter terrorism: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Politico-Military Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, rejects Russia's attempts to characterise Ukraine's defence of its territory as terrorism, reaffirms that...

Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to the Czech Republic: Alastair King Smith

Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to the Czech Republic: Alastair King Smith

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Mr Alastair King-Smith has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Czech Republic in succession to Mr Matthew Field OBE....

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FCDO summons Iranian Chargé d'Affaires over attack on Iran international journalist

FCDO summons Iranian Chargé d'Affaires over attack on Iran international journalist

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Iranian Chargé d'Affaires in London in response to the sentencing of two indiv...

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UN Human Rights Council 62: UK General Comment on the draft resolution on child, early and forced marriage

UN Human Rights Council 62: UK General Comment on the draft resolution on child, early and forced marriage

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

UK General Comment on the draft resolution on child, early and forced marriage. Delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

UN Human Rights Council 62: UK General Comment on the draft resolution on women in humanitarian settings

UN Human Rights Council 62: UK General Comment on the draft resolution on women in humanitarian settings

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

UK General Comment on the draft resolution on women in humanitarian settings. Delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

UN Human Rights Council 62: UK General Comment on the draft resolution on freedom of expression

UN Human Rights Council 62: UK General Comment on the draft resolution on freedom of expression

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

UK General Comment on the draft resolution on freedom of expression. Delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

UN Human Rights Council 62: UK General Comment on the draft resolution on disinformation

UN Human Rights Council 62: UK General Comment on the draft resolution on disinformation

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

UK General Comment on the draft resolution on disinformation. Delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

National Statement of the United Kingdom at the OPCW 112th Executive Council

National Statement of the United Kingdom at the OPCW 112th Executive Council

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

National Statement of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the OPCW 112th Executive Council...

UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Explanation of Position on the draft resolution on Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar

UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Explanation of Position on the draft resolution on Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

UK Explanation of Position on the draft resolution on Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar. Delivered by UK Chargé d'Affaires ad Interim t...

UK Explanation of Vote on the Declaration of the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest Crime Against Humanity

UK Explanation of Vote on the Declaration of the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest Crime Against Humanity

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

Explanation of Vote by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, on the UN General Assembly resolution on the Declaration of the traff...

Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates: Geraldine McCafferty

Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates: Geraldine McCafferty

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

Mrs Geraldine McCafferty has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates in succession to Mr Edward Hobart...

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UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Explanation of Vote on the draft resolution on Eritrea

UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Explanation of Vote on the draft resolution on Eritrea

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

UK Explanation of Vote on the draft resolution on the human rights situation in Eritrea. Delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

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