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Russia’s military campaign has made only marginal gains and at huge cost: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s military campaign has made only marginal gains and at huge cost: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 24 April 2024

UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says Russia’s casualty figures stand at over 300,000, leading to desertion and record numbers of Russians seekin...

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UK Minister for Indo Pacific’s meetings in China and Hong Kong, April 2024

UK Minister for Indo Pacific’s meetings in China and Hong Kong, April 2024

Tuesday, 23 April 2024

UK Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan met with senior representatives from the Chinese government and Hong Kong authorities as part of her 6-day visit. ...

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Conflict related sexual violence is not an inevitable consequence of war: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Conflict related sexual violence is not an inevitable consequence of war: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 23 April 2024

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on conflict-related sexual violence....

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Criminal armed gangs cannot be allowed to hold Haiti hostage: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Criminal armed gangs cannot be allowed to hold Haiti hostage: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 22 April 2024

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

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North Korea ballistic missile launch on 22 April: FCDO statement

North Korea ballistic missile launch on 22 April: FCDO statement

Monday, 22 April 2024

Following North Korea’s ballistic missile launch on Monday 22 April, an FCDO spokesperson gave a statement. ...

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The UK is a long standing supporter of Kosovo’s sovereignty and independence: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is a long standing supporter of Kosovo’s sovereignty and independence: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 22 April 2024

Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on Kosovo....

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Minister for the Middle East travels to Bahrain for talks on regional security

Minister for the Middle East travels to Bahrain for talks on regional security

Monday, 22 April 2024

The Minister for the Middle East, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon visits Bahrain to discuss regional security with partners. ...

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Foreign Secretary travels to Central Asia and Mongolia in landmark visit to region ?? 

Foreign Secretary travels to Central Asia and Mongolia in landmark visit to region ?? 

Sunday, 21 April 2024

David Cameron will visit Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Mongolia to increase engagement with this pivotal region of ...

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Sudan is now in the grip of the world’s worst hunger and displacement crisis: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Sudan is now in the grip of the world’s worst hunger and displacement crisis: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 19 April 2024

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

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We must start with fixing the immediate crisis in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We must start with fixing the immediate crisis in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 19 April 2024

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Palestinian membership of the UN....

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Europe faces its greatest security challenge since 1945 – the OSCE has never been more important: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Europe faces its greatest security challenge since 1945 – the OSCE has never been more important: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 18 April 2024

Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe....

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Minister travels to China Shanghai, Tianjin, Beijing and Hong Kong to engage on world’s biggest challenges

Minister travels to China Shanghai, Tianjin, Beijing and Hong Kong to engage on world’s biggest challenges

Thursday, 18 April 2024

The UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan will visit Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tianjin to further and protect British interests...

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There is a devastating and growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza Gazans need more aid, and they need it now: UK statement at the UN Security Council

There is a devastating and growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza Gazans need more aid, and they need it now: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 18 April 2024

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

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Vienna Mechanism on treatment of prisoners by Russia: Joint Statement by UK, US and Canada

Vienna Mechanism on treatment of prisoners by Russia: Joint Statement by UK, US and Canada

Thursday, 18 April 2024

UK, US and Canada regret Russia's lack of response to the Vienna Mechanism of March 2024 on prison conditions and call for immediate humanitarian rele...

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Presentation by Chairs of the Three OSCE Committees: UK response, April 2024

Presentation by Chairs of the Three OSCE Committees: UK response, April 2024

Thursday, 18 April 2024

Ambassador Neil Holland thanks the three OSCE Committee chairs for their work to uphold OSCE principles and commitments. ...

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UK and US sanction leading Iranian military figures and entities following the attack on Israel

UK and US sanction leading Iranian military figures and entities following the attack on Israel

Thursday, 18 April 2024

The UK sanctioned a further 7 individuals and 6 entities that enabled Iran's destabilising activity in the Middle East, including its direct attack on...

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UK and others condemn treatment of prisoners in Russia, including Vladimir Kara Murza: Joint Statement to the OSCE

UK and others condemn treatment of prisoners in Russia, including Vladimir Kara Murza: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 18 April 2024

UK and 40 other OSCE States regret Russia's lack of response to Vienna Mechanism of March 2024 on prison conditions in Russia. ...

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Report of the Head of the OSCE Mission to Skopje, April 2024: UK response

Report of the Head of the OSCE Mission to Skopje, April 2024: UK response

Thursday, 18 April 2024

Ambassador Holland responds to the report presentation by Ambassador Wahl, Head of the OSCE Mission to Skopje....

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Joint Press Statement at the UN on the attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran on Israel

Joint Press Statement at the UN on the attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran on Israel

Thursday, 18 April 2024

Joint Press Statement by the Permanent Representatives of the United States, Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croati...

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UK condemns Russia’s bombardment of Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure: UK statement to the OSCE

UK condemns Russia’s bombardment of Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 18 April 2024

Ambassador Holland criticises the recent intensification of Russia’s abhorrent attacks against Ukraine and their disastrous humanitarian consequences....

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Palestinians in Gaza are facing a devastating humanitarian crisis and an imminent risk of famine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Palestinians in Gaza are facing a devastating humanitarian crisis and an imminent risk of famine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 17 April 2024

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

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Young people, especially women and girls, should be meaningfully included in discussions that affect their futures: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Young people, especially women and girls, should be meaningfully included in discussions that affect their futures: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 17 April 2024

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on security challenges in the Mediterranean....

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The Forum for Security Co operation's work remains vital: UK statement to OSCE

The Forum for Security Co operation's work remains vital: UK statement to OSCE

Wednesday, 17 April 2024

Ambassador Neil Holland thanks Croatia, as incoming Chair of the Forum for Security Co-operation, for keeping the spotlight on Ukraine....

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Foreign Secretary to urge G7 partners to hold firm and step up support for Ukraine 

Foreign Secretary to urge G7 partners to hold firm and step up support for Ukraine 

Tuesday, 16 April 2024

At the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Italy the Foreign Secretary will urge G7 partners to keep up pressure on Putin as he continues his illegal war wi...

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Foreign Secretary in Israel to press for de escalation of Middle East tensions

Foreign Secretary in Israel to press for de escalation of Middle East tensions

Tuesday, 16 April 2024

The Foreign Secretary is in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories for talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Herzog and Foreign Mini...

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UK to boost World Bank funding to help tackle global challenges

UK to boost World Bank funding to help tackle global challenges

Tuesday, 16 April 2024

Minister Mitchell announces £100 million hybrid capital contribution to help tackle urgent development issues, as he is due to attend the World Bank S...

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UK Government to tackle global financial corruption?

UK Government to tackle global financial corruption?

Tuesday, 16 April 2024

Minister Mitchell announces global call to action to tackle illicit finance through increased transparency of company ownership, ahead of World Bank S...

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UK statement to 2024 OSCE Alliance trafficking conference session on targeting vulnerabilities

UK statement to 2024 OSCE Alliance trafficking conference session on targeting vulnerabilities

Tuesday, 16 April 2024

Justin Bedford, UK Modern Slavery Envoy, shares info on UK’s modern slavery programme, Work in Freedom, at OSCE Alliance conference...

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Violence in the Occupied West Bank, April 2024: UK statement

Violence in the Occupied West Bank, April 2024: UK statement

Monday, 15 April 2024

Statement from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) on escalating violence in the Occupied West Bank....

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Multilateral Development Bank Callable Capital: joint statement

Multilateral Development Bank Callable Capital: joint statement

Monday, 15 April 2024

The UK participated in a shareholder statement on Multilateral Development Bank Callable Capital, responding to the G20 Review of MDB Capital Adequacy...

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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Government funds North York Moors wildfire recovery

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office The full and effective implementation of reinstated UN sanctions on Iran remains essential: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office We must ensure the voices of those with disabilities are heard, their rights upheld and that they have equal opportunities: UK National Statement at the UN Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Environment Agency Pair guilty after waste dumped in Norfolk

Department for Work and Pensions Government crack down on pension scams

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Lord Vallance speech to London Tech Week

Ministry of Defence 24 universities and colleges awarded investment to boost student places and strengthen UK defence industry

Home Office New powers to crack down on hostile foreign state organisations

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office The UK is deeply concerned about the Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC and neighbouring countries: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Environment Agency Environment Agency issues new permit for Davidstow creamery

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