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We urge North Korea and Iran to cease all support to Russia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We urge North Korea and Iran to cease all support to Russia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 20 May 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine. ...

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Women and girls across Africa, Asia and the Middle East to benefit from a new UK higher education programme

Women and girls across Africa, Asia and the Middle East to benefit from a new UK higher education programme

Sunday, 19 May 2024

At the Education World Forum, Deputy Foreign Secretary Andrew Mitchell announced a £45 million higher education programme to support women and girls. ...

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El Fasher, Sudan: Foreign Secretary's statement

El Fasher, Sudan: Foreign Secretary's statement

Sunday, 19 May 2024

The Foreign Secretary's statement on El Fasher, Sudan....

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15 years since the end of Sri Lanka's armed conflict: Foreign Secretary statement

15 years since the end of Sri Lanka's armed conflict: Foreign Secretary statement

Saturday, 18 May 2024

The Foreign Secretary gave a statement on the 15th anniversary of the end of Sri Lanka's armed conflict....

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The Council of Europe must continue to respond to new challenges: Minister for Europe’s speech

The Council of Europe must continue to respond to new challenges: Minister for Europe’s speech

Friday, 17 May 2024

Minister for Europe Nusrat Ghani gave a speech at the Council of Europe foreign ministers’ meeting in Strasbourg on 17 May 2024. ...

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North Korea ballistic missile launches on 17 May 2024: FCDO statement

North Korea ballistic missile launches on 17 May 2024: FCDO statement

Thursday, 16 May 2024

Following North Korea’s ballistic missile launches on 17 May, a Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson gave a statement....

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UK aid delivered to Gaza shore

UK aid delivered to Gaza shore

Thursday, 16 May 2024

The first shelter coverage kits have arrived using the US-built temporary pier today (17 May 2024)....

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UK reaffirms 2030 Roadmap commitments at high level dialogue with India in London

UK reaffirms 2030 Roadmap commitments at high level dialogue with India in London

Thursday, 16 May 2024

FCDO Permanent Under-Secretary Sir Philip Barton and Indian Foreign Secretary Shri Vinay Kwatra met in London for the annual UK-India Strategic Dialog...

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UK and partners target Russia DPRK ‘arms for oil’ trade with new sanctions

UK and partners target Russia DPRK ‘arms for oil’ trade with new sanctions

Thursday, 16 May 2024

The UK, alongside international partners, announces a new package of sanctions to target Russia and North Korea (DPRK)’s illicit arms-for-oil partners...

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A successful negotiation is the best route to get all hostages returned to their families: UK statement at the UN Security Council

A successful negotiation is the best route to get all hostages returned to their families: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 16 May 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council Arria Meeting on condemning hostage-taking in Israel....

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Progress of UK EU Agreement in Respect of Gibraltar: Joint statement

Progress of UK EU Agreement in Respect of Gibraltar: Joint statement

Thursday, 16 May 2024

A joint statement from the UK, European Commission, Spain and Gibraltar following talks today (16 May) in Brussels....

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Now is the time to transition to a new partnership between Iraq and the United Nations: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Now is the time to transition to a new partnership between Iraq and the United Nations: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 16 May 2024

Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Laura Dix at the UN Security Council meeting on Iraq. ...

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Georgia's Law on the Transparency of Foreign Influence: UK statement to the OSCE

Georgia's Law on the Transparency of Foreign Influence: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 16 May 2024

Ambassador Holland reiterates UK support for Georgia's Euro-Atlantic aspirations and urges it to withdraw the Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence...

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Russia skews economy in effort to prop up its war machine: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia skews economy in effort to prop up its war machine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 16 May 2024

UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says Russia’s economy is running hot in a war that is projected to cost Russia half a million casualties by 2025...

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Joint statement on the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee and Trade and Cooperation Agreement Partnership Council meetings, 16 May 2024

Joint statement on the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee and Trade and Cooperation Agreement Partnership Council meetings, 16 May 2024

Thursday, 16 May 2024

UK Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron and European Commission Executive Vice-President Maroš Šef?ovi? gave a joint UK-EU statement on the 2 meetings on 16...

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The Russian Federation’s malign activities and interference: UK statement to the OSCE

The Russian Federation’s malign activities and interference: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 16 May 2024

Ambassador Holland outlines measures that the UK is taking in response to Russia’s malign activity and interference....

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Russia must stop its attacks against first responders and healthcare facilities: UK statement to OSCE

Russia must stop its attacks against first responders and healthcare facilities: UK statement to OSCE

Thursday, 16 May 2024

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia's attacks against healthcare workers and facilities, including "double tap" strikes, in Ukraine. ...

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UK calls for coordinated action at European meeting to tackle continent’s most pressing challenges

UK calls for coordinated action at European meeting to tackle continent’s most pressing challenges

Wednesday, 15 May 2024

The UK Minister for Europe attends Council of Europe meeting to sustain support for Ukraine and increase cooperation to tackle illegal migration. ...

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First Sea Lord’s Sea Power Conference 2024: Minister Trevelyan's keynote speech

First Sea Lord’s Sea Power Conference 2024: Minister Trevelyan's keynote speech

Wednesday, 15 May 2024

Minister for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan gave a keynote speech at First Sea Lord’s Sea Power Conference at Lancaster House in London....

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Change of British High Commissioner to Tanzania: Marianne Young

Change of British High Commissioner to Tanzania: Marianne Young

Wednesday, 15 May 2024

Mrs Marianne Young has been appointed British High Commissioner to the United Republic of Tanzania....

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UK ramps up aid funding to help feed more than 850,000 people in Yemen

UK ramps up aid funding to help feed more than 850,000 people in Yemen

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

The Foreign Secretary has announced a significant uplift in aid funding for Yemen, to address one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. ...

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The UK believes that it is for the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina to choose their own future: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK believes that it is for the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina to choose their own future: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Bosnia and Herzegovina....

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UK aid en route to temporary pier off Gaza

UK aid en route to temporary pier off Gaza

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

More than 100 tonnes of aid is on its way to maritime pier off the coast of Gaza....

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Russia is using Iranian made weapons to target Ukraine’s electricity infrastructure: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Russia is using Iranian made weapons to target Ukraine’s electricity infrastructure: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine. ...

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The Houthis’ reckless attacks on maritime shipping undermine the stability of Yemen: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The Houthis’ reckless attacks on maritime shipping undermine the stability of Yemen: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen....

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The United Kingdom reiterates support for the International Criminal Court’s investigation in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom reiterates support for the International Criminal Court’s investigation in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Statement by Legal Advisor Colin McIntyre at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya. ...

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Georgian law on foreign influence: UK statement

Georgian law on foreign influence: UK statement

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Minister for Europe Nusrat Ghani has opposed Georgian Parliament support for a Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence. ...

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UK summons Chinese Ambassador following allegations of foreign interference in the UK

UK summons Chinese Ambassador following allegations of foreign interference in the UK

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has today summoned the Chinese Ambassador Zheng Zeguang following allegations of foreign inter...

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Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on Dominican Republic

Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on Dominican Republic

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Statement by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and the UN at Dominican Republic's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in ...

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UK Minister of State for the Indo Pacific completes first UK official visit to Maldives in two years

UK Minister of State for the Indo Pacific completes first UK official visit to Maldives in two years

Sunday, 12 May 2024

Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, visited Maldives to build closer links on maritime security, climate, and trade. ...

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Ministry of Defence High-speed boats and new drones for elite Commando Force under Defence Investment Plan

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Rough sleeping no longer a crime as Vagrancy Act repealed

Ministry of Defence Nation unites to celebrate Armed Forces Day as Southport selected for 2027 national event

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Pioneering projects to transform obesity care, backed by £85 million from government and industry

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office The UK has committed up to $26 million to support the Ebola response in the DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office UK deploys search and rescue team and emergency funding to support Venezuela earthquake response

Great British Energy – Nuclear GBE-N proudly supports the Armed Forces Community

Air Accidents Investigation Branch The AAIB has dispatched a team to Dunkeswell Airfield, Devon

Ministry of Justice UK Government bolsters Ukraine’s economic recovery, with World Bank approving $1 billion in UK-backed finance

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office The Rapid Support Forces must halt their assault on El Obeid: UK statement at the UN Security Council

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