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Sixth evacuation flight from Israel scheduled for Sunday 29 June

Sixth evacuation flight from Israel scheduled for Sunday 29 June

Friday, 27 June 2025

UK evacuation flight from Tel Aviv is due to leave on Sunday 29 June, after which no further flights are currently scheduled as evacuation flights win...

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Humanitarians need safe, sustained and unhindered access to all those in need across Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Humanitarians need safe, sustained and unhindered access to all those in need across Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 27 June 2025

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

WTO General Council February 2025: UK Statements

WTO General Council February 2025: UK Statements

Friday, 27 June 2025

Statements delivered by Simon Manley, the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, 18 - 19 February 2025 at the World Trade Organization in Ge...

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement on Myanmar

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement on Myanmar

Friday, 27 June 2025

UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's report and oral update of the Special Rapporteur on Myanmar. Delivered b...

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement on the Situation of Human Rights in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement on the Situation of Human Rights in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

Friday, 27 June 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on the Situation of Human Rights in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. ...

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement for the Special Rapporteur on Burundi

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement for the Special Rapporteur on Burundi

Friday, 27 June 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Burundi. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

Change of UK Ambassador to ASEAN in Jakarta: Helen Fazey

Change of UK Ambassador to ASEAN in Jakarta: Helen Fazey

Friday, 27 June 2025

Ms Helen Fazey has been appointed the United Kingdom Ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Jakarta....

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UN Human Rights Council 59: Annual day on the human rights of women

UN Human Rights Council 59: Annual day on the human rights of women

Friday, 27 June 2025

Speech delivered by the UK's Special Envoy for Women and Girls, Baroness Harriet Harman....

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Belarus

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Belarus

Friday, 27 June 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Belarus. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

The UK remains concerned at the volatile security situation across the Central African Republic: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK remains concerned at the volatile security situation across the Central African Republic: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 26 June 2025

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

The UN Charter remains one of our greatest accomplishments: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

The UN Charter remains one of our greatest accomplishments: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

Thursday, 26 June 2025

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN General Assembly meeting on the commemoration of the 80th a...

The United Kingdom is deeply concerned about the worsening situation for children in conflicts around the world: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom is deeply concerned about the worsening situation for children in conflicts around the world: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 25 June 2025

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

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls

Wednesday, 25 June 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representat...

Our support to Ukraine remains unwavering: UK statement to the OSCE

Our support to Ukraine remains unwavering: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Speaking at the Annual Security Review Conference, Head of Security Policy Department, Jason Rheinberg, outlines why the UK remains committed to the O...

UK partners with Gavi to help save up to 8 million lives by 2030

UK partners with Gavi to help save up to 8 million lives by 2030

Tuesday, 24 June 2025

New UK support will see millions of children vaccinated against some of the world’s deadliest diseases, Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced today ...

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Only diplomacy can achieve a lasting solution to the Iranian nuclear threat: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Only diplomacy can achieve a lasting solution to the Iranian nuclear threat: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 24 June 2025

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

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Prevention of Genocide

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Prevention of Genocide

Tuesday, 24 June 2025

UK statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Elean...

The United Kingdom is deeply concerned by recent violence in Tripoli: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom is deeply concerned by recent violence in Tripoli: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 23 June 2025

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

The UK unequivocally condemns the Taliban’s edict denying women their right to education: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK unequivocally condemns the Taliban’s edict denying women their right to education: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 23 June 2025

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

First RAF flight for British nationals leaves Israel

First RAF flight for British nationals leaves Israel

Sunday, 22 June 2025

As announced by the Foreign Secretary in the House of Commons, an RAF flight to take vulnerable British nationals and their dependants out of Israel a...

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Now is the time for de escalation and a return to diplomacy: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Now is the time for de escalation and a return to diplomacy: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Sunday, 22 June 2025

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

UK invites British nationals to complete booking portal for government organised flight out of Israel and OPTs

UK invites British nationals to complete booking portal for government organised flight out of Israel and OPTs

Saturday, 21 June 2025

The Foreign Office is inviting vulnerable British nationals in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) to register their interest in a ...

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E3 + EU Foreign Ministers' statement: 20 June 2025

E3 + EU Foreign Ministers' statement: 20 June 2025

Friday, 20 June 2025

Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, the UK and the High Representative of the EU on escalation of tensions in the Middle East...

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Russian attacks on civilians are intensifying: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Russian attacks on civilians are intensifying: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 20 June 2025

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

Appointment of UK Special Envoy to Afghanistan

Appointment of UK Special Envoy to Afghanistan

Friday, 20 June 2025

Mr Richard Lindsay has been appointed the United Kingdom’s Special Envoy to Afghanistan. Mr Lindsay will take up his appointment during June 2025. ...

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Change of British High Commissioner to Jamaica: Alicia Herbert

Change of British High Commissioner to Jamaica: Alicia Herbert

Friday, 20 June 2025

Ms Alicia Herbert OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to Jamaica in succession to Ms Judith Slater. Ms Herbert will take up her appointme...

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NB8++ joint statement on the shadow fleet

NB8++ joint statement on the shadow fleet

Friday, 20 June 2025

Statement from the Nordic-Baltic 8++ on joint action to further counter Russia's shadow fleet....

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UN Human Rights Council 59: UK statement on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK statement on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Friday, 20 June 2025

UK statement for the Interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Am...

A diplomatic solution is in the interests of all concerned. Even now, it is not out of reach.: UK statement at the UN Security Council

A diplomatic solution is in the interests of all concerned. Even now, it is not out of reach.: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 19 June 2025

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

Conflict sets back development gains for decades: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Conflict sets back development gains for decades: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 19 June 2025

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council debate on poverty, under-development and c...

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