Foreign Commonwealth Development Office News and Announcements

UK targets sanctions circumvention and crypto networks exploited by Russia

Tuesday, 19 August 2025

Financial networks utilised by Russia to soften the blow of western sanctions are today being targeted by the UK. ...

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The UK remains determined to work with partners to end conflict related sexual violence: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 19 August 2025

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

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UK recognises aid workers for life saving work after deadliest year on record

Monday, 18 August 2025

On World Humanitarian Day (19 August), Minister for Development Baroness Chapman pays tribute to humanitarian workers who have lost their lives while ...

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The UK calls on South Sudan’s leaders to take urgent steps to end violence and restore dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 18 August 2025

Statement by Ambassador Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on South Sudan....

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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland–Republic of Korea Senior Economic Dialogue 2025: Joint Communiqué

Monday, 18 August 2025

The UK and Republic of Korea held a Senior Economic Dialogue in Seoul on Monday 18 August 2025....

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Joint donor statement on the situation in and around El Fasher, Sudan

Thursday, 14 August 2025

Joint statement on behalf of 29 donors on the situation in and around El Fasher, Sudan ...

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Foreign Secretary statement on the situation in El Fasher, Sudan: 13 August 2025

Tuesday, 12 August 2025

The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement on the situation in El Fasher, Sudan....

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Collaborative action from the international community is needed as Yemen faces worsening food insecurity: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 12 August 2025

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

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Joint statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza

Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Joint statement on behalf of 32 partners on aid to Gaza and restrictions facing NGOs...

The Spirit of Locarno: Foreign Secretary’s speech, August 2025

Monday, 11 August 2025

Foreign Secretary David Lammy delivered a speech on the spirit of the Locarno Treaties at the Diplomacy Day event of the Locarno Film Festival while i...

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Collective action is vital to secure the safety of our seas for future generations: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 11 August 2025

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

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British investment boost in Ukraine to benefit both countries

Monday, 11 August 2025

British investment boost in Ukraine to support security and prosperity of both countries. ...

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The Government of Israel’s decision to further escalate its military operations in Gaza is wrong: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Sunday, 10 August 2025

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

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We condemn the Government of Israel’s decision to further expand its military operations in Gaza: Joint statement on the Government of Israel’s decision to further expand its military operations in Gaza.

Saturday, 09 August 2025

Joint statement delivered by Ambassador Samuel Žbogar, Slovenian Permanent Representative to the UN, on behalf of Denmark, France, Greece, Slovenia an...

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Joint Foreign Ministers' statement on Gaza

Saturday, 09 August 2025

Joint Statement from the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, the United Kingdom and the High...

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5th anniversary of fraudulent election in Belarus: Joint Statement

Saturday, 09 August 2025

A joint statement from Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom on the 5th anniversary of the fraudulent 2020 presidential election in Belarus....

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UK pledges additional humanitarian support for Gaza

Friday, 08 August 2025

International Development Minister Baroness Chapman announced further UK funding for the UN humanitarian response in Gaza....

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G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) Statement on Hong Kong Arrest Warrants

Friday, 08 August 2025

A statement from the UK alongside other G7 RRM member states (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States, and the European Union) as wel...

WTO General Council July 2025: UK Statements

Friday, 08 August 2025

Statements delivered by Kumar Iyer, the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, 22 - 23 July 2025 at the World Trade Organization in Geneva....

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Historic Hillsborough Castle to host high level international meeting on Western Balkans

Friday, 08 August 2025

Northern Ireland’s historic Hillsborough Castle will provide the backdrop for a foreign ministers’ meeting on the Western Balkans later this year....

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The UK encourages all parties to remain committed to prioritising security, growth and prosperity across the region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 07 August 2025

Statement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on West Africa and the Sahel....

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Change of UK Permanent Representative to the OECD: Andrew Wood

Thursday, 07 August 2025

Andrew Wood has been appointed UK Permanent Representative to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris....

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The United Kingdom reiterates its call for all States to fully implement their obligations under Resolution 1540: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 06 August 2025

Statement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destructi...

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UK provides vital support to over 85,000 Syrians following recent violence

Monday, 04 August 2025

UK to provide vital humanitarian assistance for more than 85,000 Syrians affected by recent violence....

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The suffering of the hostages and Palestinian civilians has reached new and shocking depths: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 04 August 2025

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

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Every Russian strike is a commitment not to peace, but an attempt to destroy life and liberty in Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 01 August 2025

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

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OSCE Helsinki +50 Conference: Closing Session, UK statement

Friday, 01 August 2025

Ambassador Holland thanks Finland for hosting the Helsinki +50 Conference, reiterates the UK's support for Ukraine, and welcomes Conference discussion...

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This current state of war remains a choice that President Putin is making: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 31 July 2025

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on Ukraine....

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Statement on state threats from Iranian intelligence services: 31 July 2025

Wednesday, 30 July 2025

Joint statement of Albania, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the UK and the US on...

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Peace operations should be equipped with the tools they need to deliver political solutions: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 30 July 2025

Statement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on UN Peace Operations....

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK targets sanctions circumvention and crypto networks exploited by Russia

The UK remains determined to work with partners to end conflict related sexual violence: UK statement at the UN Security Council

UK recognises aid workers for life saving work after deadliest year on record

The UK calls on South Sudan’s leaders to take urgent steps to end violence and restore dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland–Republic of Korea Senior Economic Dialogue 2025: Joint Communiqué

Joint donor statement on the situation in and around El Fasher, Sudan

Foreign Secretary statement on the situation in El Fasher, Sudan: 13 August 2025

Collaborative action from the international community is needed as Yemen faces worsening food insecurity: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Joint statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza

The Spirit of Locarno: Foreign Secretary’s speech, August 2025

Collective action is vital to secure the safety of our seas for future generations: UK statement at the UN Security Council

British investment boost in Ukraine to benefit both countries

The Government of Israel’s decision to further escalate its military operations in Gaza is wrong: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We condemn the Government of Israel’s decision to further expand its military operations in Gaza: Joint statement on the Government of Israel’s decision to further expand its military operations in Gaza.

Joint Foreign Ministers' statement on Gaza

5th anniversary of fraudulent election in Belarus: Joint Statement

UK pledges additional humanitarian support for Gaza

G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) Statement on Hong Kong Arrest Warrants

WTO General Council July 2025: UK Statements

Historic Hillsborough Castle to host high level international meeting on Western Balkans

The UK encourages all parties to remain committed to prioritising security, growth and prosperity across the region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Change of UK Permanent Representative to the OECD: Andrew Wood

The United Kingdom reiterates its call for all States to fully implement their obligations under Resolution 1540: UK statement at the UN Security Council

UK provides vital support to over 85,000 Syrians following recent violence

The suffering of the hostages and Palestinian civilians has reached new and shocking depths: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Every Russian strike is a commitment not to peace, but an attempt to destroy life and liberty in Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

OSCE Helsinki +50 Conference: Closing Session, UK statement

This current state of war remains a choice that President Putin is making: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement on state threats from Iranian intelligence services: 31 July 2025

Peace operations should be equipped with the tools they need to deliver political solutions: UK statement at the UN Security Council

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