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Change of UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York: Sarah MacIntosh

Change of UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York: Sarah MacIntosh

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Dame Sarah MacIntosh DCMG has been appointed UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations at New York....

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International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, May 2026: Joint Statement to the OSCE

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, May 2026: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 21 May 2026

The UK and likeminded participating States reaffirm their commitment to equality, non discrimination and the human rights of LGBT+ people and call on ...

Address by the Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration of the Republic of Moldova: UK statement to the OSCE

Address by the Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration of the Republic of Moldova: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 21 May 2026

The UK thanks Deputy Prime Minister Chiveri for his remarks to the Permanent Council, welcomes the resumption of in person 1+1 meetings between Chief ...

Statement: Summoning the Israeli Chargé d’Affaires

Statement: Summoning the Israeli Chargé d’Affaires

Thursday, 21 May 2026

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Israeli Chargé d’Affaires to the United Kingdom...

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Russia rejects peace efforts with intensified aerial attacks: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia rejects peace efforts with intensified aerial attacks: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 21 May 2026

The UK condemns Russia’s escalating attacks on Ukrainian civilians following Ukraine’s good faith ceasefire offer. Credible peace requires restraint a...

UK steps up support to stop spread of Ebola in eastern DRC

UK steps up support to stop spread of Ebola in eastern DRC

Thursday, 21 May 2026

The UK has announced up to £20 million to support communities affected by the deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo...

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We call on all parties to conflict to protect civilians: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We call on all parties to conflict to protect civilians: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Protection of civilians in armed conflict...

Baroness Chapman's speech on domestic capital markets at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026

Baroness Chapman's speech on domestic capital markets at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Speech by Baroness Chapman on domestic capital markets on Day 2 of the Global Partnerships Conference...

Baroness Chapman's speech on transforming scientific discovery at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026

Baroness Chapman's speech on transforming scientific discovery at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Speech by Baroness Chapman on transforming scientific discovery on Day 2 of the Global Partnerships Conference...

Baroness Chapman's speech on mobilising finance at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026

Baroness Chapman's speech on mobilising finance at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Opening speech by Baroness Chapman on Mobilising Finance at Scale on Day 2 of the Global Partnerships Conference...

Baroness Chapman's speech at a roundtable session at the Global Partnerships Conference: 19 May 2026

Baroness Chapman's speech at a roundtable session at the Global Partnerships Conference: 19 May 2026

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Speech by Baroness Chapman at the humanitarian emergencies roundtable on Day 1 of the Global Partnerships Conference...

Minister Elmore's speech at the Global Partnerships Conference: 19 May 2026

Minister Elmore's speech at the Global Partnerships Conference: 19 May 2026

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Opening remarks by Minister Elmore at the Voices of Civic Leadership plenary on Day 1 of the Global Partnerships Conference...

The United Kingdom strongly condemns the attack on the Barakah nuclear facility in the United Arab Emirates: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom strongly condemns the attack on the Barakah nuclear facility in the United Arab Emirates: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

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

President Putin continues to choose deadly violence because he is desperate: UK statement at the UN Security Council

President Putin continues to choose deadly violence because he is desperate: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

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

Foreign Secretary's keynote speech at the Global Partnerships Conference: 19 May 2026

Foreign Secretary's keynote speech at the Global Partnerships Conference: 19 May 2026

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Keynote speech by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper at the Global Partnerships Conference....

UK National Statement  for the 79th World Heath Assembly

UK National Statement for the 79th World Heath Assembly

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

UK National Statement for the 2026 World Heath Assembly as delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer. ...

Baroness Chapman's speech at the Global Partnerships Conference: 19 May 2026

Baroness Chapman's speech at the Global Partnerships Conference: 19 May 2026

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Opening speech by Baroness Chapman at the Global Partnerships Conference...

Foreign Secretary warns the world cannot wait any longer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as food security crisis looms for countries already on the edge

Foreign Secretary warns the world cannot wait any longer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as food security crisis looms for countries already on the edge

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Foreign Secretary warns the world cannot wait any longer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as food security crisis looms for countries already on the ed...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mongolia: Edwin Samuel

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mongolia: Edwin Samuel

Monday, 18 May 2026

Mr Edwin Samuel has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mongolia....

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The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has triggered challenges across the world: UK statement at the UN Economic and Social Council

The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has triggered challenges across the world: UK statement at the UN Economic and Social Council

Friday, 15 May 2026

Statement by Helen King, UK Ambassador to ECOSOC, at the UN Economic and Social Council meeting on Safeguarding energy and supply flows: Supporting gl...

The UK will continue to work with partners to deliver a more peaceful and prosperous future for the Syrian people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK will continue to work with partners to deliver a more peaceful and prosperous future for the Syrian people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 15 May 2026

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

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Colombia: Louise de Sousa

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Colombia: Louise de Sousa

Friday, 15 May 2026

Mrs Louise de Sousa has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Colombia, in succession to Mr George Hodgson....

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to North Macedonia: Maya Sivagnanam

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to North Macedonia: Maya Sivagnanam

Friday, 15 May 2026

Ms Maya Sivagnanam has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of North Macedonia in succession to Mr Matthew Lawson....

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Reforms to secure British borders to be agreed by Foreign Ministers in Moldova this week

Reforms to secure British borders to be agreed by Foreign Ministers in Moldova this week

Thursday, 14 May 2026

The Foreign Secretary visits Chisinau to agree a more modern interpretation of the European Convention for Human Rights (ECHR)....

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Joint Statement on the invocation of the OSCE Moscow Mechanism: May 2026

Joint Statement on the invocation of the OSCE Moscow Mechanism: May 2026

Thursday, 14 May 2026

UK and 40 other OSCE countries invoke the Moscow Mechanism to investigate indoctrination of Ukrainian children by Russia....

Report by the OSCE Project Coordinator in Uzbekistan: UK statement to the OSCE, May 2026

Report by the OSCE Project Coordinator in Uzbekistan: UK statement to the OSCE, May 2026

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Ambassador Holland reaffirmed UK support for the OSCE Project Coordinator in Uzbekistan, welcoming progress across all three dimensions, including sec...

Russia’s attack on cooperative security in Europe: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s attack on cooperative security in Europe: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Ambassador Holland welcomed the US-brokered ceasefire and Ukraine’s efforts to pursue peace, condemns Russia's mass attack on Kyiv and highlighted how...

WTO General Council May 2026: UK Statements for Agenda Items 1, 2 & 3

WTO General Council May 2026: UK Statements for Agenda Items 1, 2 & 3

Wednesday, 13 May 2026

UK Statement at the World Trade Organization's General Council in Geneva. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer...

Russia’s Militarised Economy and the Destabilising Effects on Regional Security: UK Statement to the OSCE

Russia’s Militarised Economy and the Destabilising Effects on Regional Security: UK Statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 13 May 2026

UK Senior Military Advisor, Colonel Joby Rimmer warns that Russia’s selective ceasefires mask bad faith engagement, a war dependent economy, and growi...

52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Singapore

52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Singapore

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Statement by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer, at Singapore's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in ...

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