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Summary following the High Level Financing Event for The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM): 25 September 2025

Summary following the High Level Financing Event for The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM): 25 September 2025

Wednesday, 01 October 2025

The Federal Government of Somalia, the African Union Commission, the United Nations, and the United Kingdom have issued a summary following the High-L...

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Statement on Afghanistan: 1 October 2025

Statement on Afghanistan: 1 October 2025

Wednesday, 01 October 2025

Statement following the meeting of the G7+ Special Representatives for Afghanistan on 29-30 September 2025...

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Statement on the 8th UK Singapore Economic & Business Partnership

Statement on the 8th UK Singapore Economic & Business Partnership

Wednesday, 01 October 2025

The 8th UK-Singapore Economic and Business Partnership Steering Committee was held in Singapore to deepen our business and trade relationship ...

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The path to peace in Gaza must be through dialogue and diplomacy, not further bloodshed: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The path to peace in Gaza must be through dialogue and diplomacy, not further bloodshed: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 30 September 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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The United Kingdom is fully committed to supporting efforts to address insecurity in Haiti: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom is fully committed to supporting efforts to address insecurity in Haiti: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 30 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 ...

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Today, the UK announced a further $36 million of funding to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Today, the UK announced a further $36 million of funding to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Tuesday, 30 September 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN High-level Conference on the Situation of Rohingya Musl...

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The UK condemns attacks against civilians by armed groups such as ADF and M23 in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK condemns attacks against civilians by armed groups such as ADF and M23 in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 30 September 2025

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

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UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Item 8 General Debate

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Item 8 General Debate

Tuesday, 30 September 2025

UK Statement for the Item 8 General Debate. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

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UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Annual Discussion on the Integration of a Gender Perspective throughout the work of the Human Rights Council and that of its Mechanisms

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Annual Discussion on the Integration of a Gender Perspective throughout the work of the Human Rights Council and that of its Mechanisms

Tuesday, 30 September 2025

UK Statement for the annual discussion on the integration of a gender perspective throughout the work of the Human Rights Council and that of its mech...

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UK to fund lifesaving assistance to over 500,000 Rohingya refugees

UK to fund lifesaving assistance to over 500,000 Rohingya refugees

Monday, 29 September 2025

The UK will provide food, shelter, clean water, and other life-saving services to half a million Rohingya refugees displaced from Myanmar by conflict ...

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UK applies sanctions on links to Iran’s nuclear programme

UK applies sanctions on links to Iran’s nuclear programme

Monday, 29 September 2025

UK applies sanctions on over 70 Iranian individuals and organisations linked to Iran’s nuclear programme in response to years of Iranian nuclear escal...

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UK Statement for Trade Negotiations Committee September 2025

UK Statement for Trade Negotiations Committee September 2025

Monday, 29 September 2025

Delivered by Kumar Iyer, Ambassador and Permanent Representative for the UK Mission to the WTO and UN in Geneva. ...

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UK Funded Behavioural Detection Training at Beirut Airport

UK Funded Behavioural Detection Training at Beirut Airport

Monday, 29 September 2025

The training took place over a three-week period, delivered in partnership with the Lebanese Armed Forces, General Security and Internal Security Forc...

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COP30 must be a turning point that accelerates action to keep 1.5 degrees in reach: UK Statement at the UN Climate Summit 2025

COP30 must be a turning point that accelerates action to keep 1.5 degrees in reach: UK Statement at the UN Climate Summit 2025

Monday, 29 September 2025

Statement by The Rt Hon David Lammy, UK Deputy Prime Minister, at the UN Secretary-General’s UN Climate Summit 2025....

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Israeli annexation of the West Bank cannot be allowed to happen: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Israeli annexation of the West Bank cannot be allowed to happen: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 29 September 2025

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

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E3 joint statement on Iran: activation of the snapback

E3 joint statement on Iran: activation of the snapback

Sunday, 28 September 2025

Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the UK on the activation of the snapback....

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Iran’s nuclear escalation is a threat to international peace and security: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Iran’s nuclear escalation is a threat to international peace and security: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Friday, 26 September 2025

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

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We must all keep alive the principles of multilateralism: UK Statement at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting.

We must all keep alive the principles of multilateralism: UK Statement at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting.

Friday, 26 September 2025

Statement by The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting....

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Moscow Mechanism Report to address treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war by the Russian Federation: Joint statement to the OSCE, September 2025

Moscow Mechanism Report to address treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war by the Russian Federation: Joint statement to the OSCE, September 2025

Friday, 26 September 2025

UK and 40 other countries condemn Russia's treatment of Prisoners of War, including widespread and systematic torture and ill treatment of POWs ...

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The United Kingdom does not stand up for one nation’s rights, whilst ignoring others. But acts resolutely, with the UN Charter as our compass: UK National Statement at the UN General Assembly

The United Kingdom does not stand up for one nation’s rights, whilst ignoring others. But acts resolutely, with the UN Charter as our compass: UK National Statement at the UN General Assembly

Friday, 26 September 2025

Statement by The Rt Hon David Lammy, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice and Deputy Prime Minister, at the UN General Assembly General ...

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Moscow Mechanism report on Russian mistreatment of Ukrainian Prisoners of War: UK statement to the OSCE

Moscow Mechanism report on Russian mistreatment of Ukrainian Prisoners of War: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 25 September 2025

UK calls on Russia to cease mistreatment of POWs, including torture and summary executions....

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Russia’s actions and false accusations will not deter our steadfast commitment to Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s actions and false accusations will not deter our steadfast commitment to Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 25 September 2025

Ambassador Holland reiterates that Russia’s intensifying attacks in Ukraine show it is not serious about peace. The UK and our Allies will continue to...

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Without support from his enablers, President Putin would realise peace is his best option in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Without support from his enablers, President Putin would realise peace is his best option in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 25 September 2025

Ambassador Holland explains that support from Iran, DPRK and - most decisively - China, are an important factor delaying President Putin's realisation...

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Co Chairs' Statement following the Ministerial Meeting on Coordinating Efforts for De Escalation in Sudan

Co Chairs' Statement following the Ministerial Meeting on Coordinating Efforts for De Escalation in Sudan

Thursday, 25 September 2025

Co-Chairs Statement from the African Union, the European Union, France, Germany and the United Kingdom following the Ministerial Meeting on Coordinat...

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UK Bermuda Joint Statement on Sanctions

UK Bermuda Joint Statement on Sanctions

Thursday, 25 September 2025

UK-Bermuda Joint Statement on Sanctions: Minister for the Overseas Territories, and Premier of Bermuda...

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We must ensure AI strengthens peace and security: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

We must ensure AI strengthens peace and security: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Statement by The Rt Hon David Lammy, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice and Deputy Prime Minister, at the UN Security Council meeting ...

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UK continues to demand accountability for Russian violations of NATO airspace; Russia is undermining regional security: UK statement to the OSCE

UK continues to demand accountability for Russian violations of NATO airspace; Russia is undermining regional security: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Ambassador Holland says that recent Russian airspace violations are part of a wider pattern of behaviour that seeks to test NATO’s resolve and distrac...

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Russia's illegal and unprovoked war of aggression is not just a test of Ukrainian resilience and security; it is an assault on the United Nations Charter and its most foundational principles: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Russia's illegal and unprovoked war of aggression is not just a test of Ukrainian resilience and security; it is an assault on the United Nations Charter and its most foundational principles: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 23 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 Ukr...

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Joint statement: offer to assist with treatments of patients from Gaza in the Occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem

Joint statement: offer to assist with treatments of patients from Gaza in the Occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem

Tuesday, 23 September 2025

UK and partners call on Israel to restore the medical corridor to the West Bank for vital healthcare ...

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UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Item 4 General Debate

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Item 4 General Debate

Tuesday, 23 September 2025

UK Statement for the Item 4 General Debate. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer....

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Ministry of Defence Europe's largest drone testing centre opens in Swindon to boost defence innovation

HM Treasury New champion to be appointed for Britain’s mutuals and co-operatives

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Russia is not serious about peace and its war against Ukraine is increasingly unsustainable: UK statement to the OSCE

Department for Culture, Media and Sport Government welcomes hospitality and tourism sector plans to further strengthen its safety standards to prevent violence against women and girls

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Lower dose needle-free allergy treatment approved for younger children

Competition and Markets Authority Next steps for veterinary services for household pets: what the CMA's remedies mean in practice

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Change of Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha: Belinda Lewis

Government Office for Science Beyond the headlines: what research shows on children's online lives

HM Revenue & Customs Tax Minister to owners of dodgy shops: “We are coming for you”

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Britain powers ahead on AI with billions of pounds of new investment and thousands of jobs secured as London Tech Week wraps up

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