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Russia launched a war of aggression against Ukraine yet seeks to cast itself as the victim: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia launched a war of aggression against Ukraine yet seeks to cast itself as the victim: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 19 March 2026

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia’s ongoing attacks on Ukrainian cities and its attempts to portray itself as the victim while continuing its war of ...

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UK reaffirms support for Ukraine’s legal right to self defence: UK statement to the OSCE

UK reaffirms support for Ukraine’s legal right to self defence: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 19 March 2026

The UK reaffirms Ukraine’s right to self defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter and voices concern over external military and dual use support to ...

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Foreign Secretary sets out new innovative development reforms

Foreign Secretary sets out new innovative development reforms

Thursday, 19 March 2026

Tackling conflict and supporting fragile states at centre of the government's new approach to development. ...

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We must do all we can to maintain momentum towards a more stable and secure future for the Syrian people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We must do all we can to maintain momentum towards a more stable and secure future for the Syrian people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

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

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UK commits £15 million for vulnerable people affected by Middle East conflict

UK commits £15 million for vulnerable people affected by Middle East conflict

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Hundreds of thousands of people fleeing conflict in the Middle East will receive life?saving assistance in response to worsening humanitarian situatio...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Denmark: Victoria Billing

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Denmark: Victoria Billing

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Victoria Billing OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark in succession to Joëlle Jenny....

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The UK and partners call on countries to resist rollback and stand up for progress in advancing the human rights of all women and girls: UK led Joint Statement at the UN Commission on the Status of Women General Discussion

The UK and partners call on countries to resist rollback and stand up for progress in advancing the human rights of all women and girls: UK led Joint Statement at the UN Commission on the Status of Women General Discussion

Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN at the UN Commission on the Status of Women....

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Resolution 1540 remains as important to international security today as when it was negotiated over twenty years ago: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Resolution 1540 remains as important to international security today as when it was negotiated over twenty years ago: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 16 March 2026

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on the 1540 Committee....

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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Item 4 General Debate

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Item 4 General Debate

Monday, 16 March 2026

UK Statement for the Item 4 General Debate. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

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The UK is steadfast in its support of UNAMA’s work in Afghanistan: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

The UK is steadfast in its support of UNAMA’s work in Afghanistan: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Monday, 16 March 2026

Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan....

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Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting 2026

Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting 2026

Monday, 16 March 2026

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper attended the 26th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers' Meeting at the Commonwealth Secretariat headquarters in Lond...

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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Joint Interactive Dialogue on Iran

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Joint Interactive Dialogue on Iran

Monday, 16 March 2026

UK Statement for the Joint Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Fact-Finding Mission on Iran. Deli...

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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Monday, 16 March 2026

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights...

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Foreign Secretary statement on the situation in Lebanon

Foreign Secretary statement on the situation in Lebanon

Sunday, 15 March 2026

Foreign Secretary announces over £5 million of emergency funding in support of the humanitarian work of the Lebanese Government....

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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Special Rapporteur on Myanmar

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Special Rapporteur on Myanmar

Friday, 13 March 2026

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

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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Syria

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Syria

Friday, 13 March 2026

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative t...

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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Group of Experts on Belarus

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Group of Experts on Belarus

Thursday, 12 March 2026

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

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OSCE Moscow Mechanism Report on Georgia: Joint statement, March 2026

OSCE Moscow Mechanism Report on Georgia: Joint statement, March 2026

Thursday, 12 March 2026

The UK, together with 23 other countries, calls on Georgia to reverse democratic backsliding and to implement in full the recommendations of the 2026 ...

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The UK remains committed to finding a lasting and sustainable solution that ensures Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK remains committed to finding a lasting and sustainable solution that ensures Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 12 March 2026

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

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Commemorating the victims of the Armed Conflict on the Nistru River: UK statement to the OSCE

Commemorating the victims of the Armed Conflict on the Nistru River: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 12 March 2026

On the 34th anniversary of the outbreak of the conflict on the Nistru River, UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, honours the victims a...

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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine

Thursday, 12 March 2026

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

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Foreign Secretary touches down in the Gulf to demonstrate support for regional allies facing Iranian aggression

Foreign Secretary touches down in the Gulf to demonstrate support for regional allies facing Iranian aggression

Thursday, 12 March 2026

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper travels to Saudi Arabia to show UK support for regional allies as they defend themselves from reckless Iranian aggress...

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UK support for OCEEA priorities on Ukraine, governance and climate security: UK statement to the OSCE

UK support for OCEEA priorities on Ukraine, governance and climate security: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 12 March 2026

UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, welcomes the OCEEA’s work amid the impact of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, highlighting UK ...

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Russia’s war is a driver of global instability: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s war is a driver of global instability: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 12 March 2026

UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, underscores that Russia’s illegal aggression against Ukraine continues to cause immense suffering ...

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The UK is putting women and girls at the heart of everything that we do, from development to diplomacy: UK National statement at the UN Commission on the Status of Women General Discussion

The UK is putting women and girls at the heart of everything that we do, from development to diplomacy: UK National statement at the UN Commission on the Status of Women General Discussion

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

Statement by The Rt Hon Baroness Smith of Malvern, Minister of State (Minister for Skills) and Minister of State (Minister for Women and Equalities) a...

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The draft Russian resolution does nothing to address the concerns of those in the region who have faced unprovoked and unjustifiable attacks: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

The draft Russian resolution does nothing to address the concerns of those in the region who have faced unprovoked and unjustifiable attacks: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

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

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The adoption of this resolution sends a clear message from the Council condemning Iran’s reckless attacks against the Gulf States and Jordan: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

The adoption of this resolution sends a clear message from the Council condemning Iran’s reckless attacks against the Gulf States and Jordan: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

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

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Nothing can justify Russia’s ongoing breaches of international law and OSCE principles in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Nothing can justify Russia’s ongoing breaches of international law and OSCE principles in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

Politico-Military Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, condemns Russia’s continued violations of international law and OSCE principles in Ukraine. Solidarity wi...

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The United Kingdom is working closely with the Lebanese Government and humanitarian partners to support those affected by the current escalation: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom is working closely with the Lebanese Government and humanitarian partners to support those affected by the current escalation: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

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

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UK Marks 30 Years of Dayton Article?IV and Sub Regional Arms Control: UK statement to the OSCE

UK Marks 30 Years of Dayton Article?IV and Sub Regional Arms Control: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

UK Senior Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, marks 30 years of Dayton Article?IV, highlighting its role in arms control and regional stability, rea...

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Russia’s attack on cooperative security in Europe: UK statement to the OSCE

Department for Business and Trade Bill that could nationalise British Steel takes first step through Parliament

Evaluation Task Force Labour Markets Evaluation and Pilots (LMEP) Fund: funded projects

Ministry of Defence Defence Minister calls on London and the East of England to join new £50m nationwide veteran support network

Ministry of Defence Defence delivering on diplomacy strategy as Minister visits Western Balkans and Türkiye

Department for Education £12.4 million boost to modernise foster care

Ministry of Defence Next-generation remote controlled artillery systems to transform British Army

Cabinet Office Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 13 May 2026: joint statement

UK Health Security Agency UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak

Department of Health and Social Care Scope of maternity review confirmed

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