Home Contact About

Government news, all in one place

Topics:

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

6055 articles

Showing 2131-2160

Appointment of Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Eritrea: David McIlroy

Appointment of Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Eritrea: David McIlroy

Thursday, 11 April 2024

Mr David McIlroy has been appointed Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the British Embassy Asmara in Eritrea, in succession to Mr Joel Harding....

Read More → press_release
UK and others call for immediate humanitarian release of Vladimir Kara Murza: Joint Statement to the OSCE

UK and others call for immediate humanitarian release of Vladimir Kara Murza: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 11 April 2024

UK and other OSCE participating States call for immediate release of Vladimir Kara-Murza and denounce the degrading and inhumane conditions in which h...

Read More → speech
60th round of Geneva International Discussions: UK statement to the OSCE

60th round of Geneva International Discussions: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 11 April 2024

Acting Ambassador Deirdre Brown voices strong continued UK support for the Geneva International Discussions as well as for Georgia’s sovereignty and t...

Read More → speech
UK reaffirms commitment to Arctic security and prosperity

UK reaffirms commitment to Arctic security and prosperity

Thursday, 11 April 2024

The UK’s commitment to international collaboration in the Arctic will be the focus for Americas Minister David Rutley on his first visit to Alaska...

Read More → press_release
Russia must immediately cease its bombardment of Ukrainian energy infrastructure: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia must immediately cease its bombardment of Ukrainian energy infrastructure: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 11 April 2024

Acting Ambassador Deirdre Brown condemns Russia’s aerial attacks across Ukraine which have impacted all major cities and resulted in the deaths of civ...

Read More → speech
Russia should release Kara Murza immediately on humanitarian grounds: Foreign Secretary on the anniversary of Vladimir Kara Murza's arrest

Russia should release Kara Murza immediately on humanitarian grounds: Foreign Secretary on the anniversary of Vladimir Kara Murza's arrest

Thursday, 11 April 2024

Foreign Secretary David Cameron marks 2 years since the arrest of Vladimir Kara-Murza for opposing Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine....

Read More → press_release
Change of British High Commissioner to India: Lindy Cameron

Change of British High Commissioner to India: Lindy Cameron

Thursday, 11 April 2024

Ms Lindy Cameron CB OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of India....

Read More → news_story
The United Kingdom remains committed to supporting broad and lasting peace in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom remains committed to supporting broad and lasting peace in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 09 April 2024

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

Read More → speech
Blue Dot Network launched to increase infrastructure investment in emerging markets

Blue Dot Network launched to increase infrastructure investment in emerging markets

Monday, 08 April 2024

UK attends launch of new quality certification scheme at OECD Headquarters in Paris to address infrastructure gap in emerging markets....

Read More → news_story
Foreign Secretary to bolster support for Ukraine in visit to Washington DC

Foreign Secretary to bolster support for Ukraine in visit to Washington DC

Monday, 08 April 2024

The Foreign Secretary will travel to Washington DC to urge US partners to unlock additional funding for Ukraine, giving them the tools they need to wi...

Read More → press_release
The Future Role of the Alliance, NATO at 75 conference: Foreign Secretary's speech

The Future Role of the Alliance, NATO at 75 conference: Foreign Secretary's speech

Monday, 08 April 2024

Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron gave a speech at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) 'NATO at 75' conference in Brussels....

Read More → speech
We need to focus on the vital elements for a lasting peace in Gaza: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

We need to focus on the vital elements for a lasting peace in Gaza: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Monday, 08 April 2024

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN General Assembly debate on Gaza....

Read More → speech
Americas Minister to boost UK Canadian collaboration

Americas Minister to boost UK Canadian collaboration

Sunday, 07 April 2024

Americas Minister David Rutley is visiting Ontario and Alberta to discuss how the UK and Canada's close relationship is addressing pressing global cha...

Read More → press_release
UK to boost aid support for Gaza by sea

UK to boost aid support for Gaza by sea

Friday, 05 April 2024

UK government announces new package of military and civilian support to set up a maritime aid corridor to Gaza. ...

Read More → press_release
Aid workers should never be targeted. More needs to be done to protect them in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Aid workers should never be targeted. More needs to be done to protect them in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 05 April 2024

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

Read More → speech
Foreign Secretary responds to Israeli changes to aid access

Foreign Secretary responds to Israeli changes to aid access

Thursday, 04 April 2024

Lord Cameron has responded to changes announced by Israel to allow for more aid access into Gaza by opening Ashdod port for aid and the Erez checkpoin...

Read More → press_release
We must not allow Myanmar to become a forgotten crisis: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We must not allow Myanmar to become a forgotten crisis: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 04 April 2024

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

Read More → speech
UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on Syria resolution

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on Syria resolution

Thursday, 04 April 2024

Statement on the human rights situation in the Syrian Arab Republic. As delivered by the UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley....

Read More → speech
UK announces life saving support for women and girls in Tanzania

UK announces life saving support for women and girls in Tanzania

Wednesday, 03 April 2024

The Minister for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell has announced new UK support to Tanzania to help save lives and unlock investment. ...

Read More → press_release
UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement for Item 10 General Debate

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement for Item 10 General Debate

Wednesday, 03 April 2024

Statement for Item 10 General Debate, delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French. ...

Read More → speech
Unacceptable efforts to deny humanitarian access are impacting children worldwide: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Unacceptable efforts to deny humanitarian access are impacting children worldwide: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 02 April 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Children and Armed Conflict....

Read More → speech
Foreign Secretary calls on NATO Allies to spend and produce more in the face of Russian aggression

Foreign Secretary calls on NATO Allies to spend and produce more in the face of Russian aggression

Tuesday, 02 April 2024

The Foreign Secretary will attend a meeting of the Alliance’s foreign ministers in Brussels and underline the need to sustain support for Ukraine. ...

Read More → press_release
UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement for Interactive Dialogue on Haiti

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement for Interactive Dialogue on Haiti

Tuesday, 02 April 2024

Statement for Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on Haiti. Delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French. ...

Read More → speech
UK Statement for Interactive Dialogue with Independent Expert on Colombia

UK Statement for Interactive Dialogue with Independent Expert on Colombia

Tuesday, 02 April 2024

UK Statement for Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on Colombia. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon...

Read More → speech
UN Human Rights Council 55: Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Technical Assistance for South Sudan

UN Human Rights Council 55: Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Technical Assistance for South Sudan

Tuesday, 02 April 2024

Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights on technical assistance for South Sudan. Delivered by ...

Read More → speech
UK holds China state affiliated organisations and individuals responsible for malicious cyber activity

UK holds China state affiliated organisations and individuals responsible for malicious cyber activity

Tuesday, 02 April 2024

UK calls out pattern of malicious cyber activity by Chinese state-affiliated organisations and individuals targeting democratic institutions and parli...

Read More → press_release
UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on OHCHR report on Ukraine

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on OHCHR report on Ukraine

Monday, 01 April 2024

Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on the OHCHR report findings on the human rights situation in Ukraine. Delivered by the UK's Permanent...

Read More → speech
Foreign Secretary call with Palestinian Authority Prime Minister (2 April 2024)

Foreign Secretary call with Palestinian Authority Prime Minister (2 April 2024)

Monday, 01 April 2024

The Foreign Secretary spoke to the new Palestinian Authority Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Mustafa....

Read More → news_story
The UK is deeply concerned about the potential for escalation in the Middle East and calls on all parties to reduce tensions: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is deeply concerned about the potential for escalation in the Middle East and calls on all parties to reduce tensions: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 01 April 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the strike in Damascus. ...

Read More → speech
FCDO summons Israeli Ambassador over death of aid workers

FCDO summons Israeli Ambassador over death of aid workers

Monday, 01 April 2024

The Ambassador of the Israeli Embassy attended the summons following the deaths of aid workers working for World Central Kitchen in Gaza....

Read More → press_release

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Ministerial appointment: 11 June 2026

Department for Culture, Media and Sport Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has wished England and Scotland good luck at the FIFA World Cup, hailing the tournament as a chance to unite communities and strengthen national pride

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Joint Statement by the Foreign Minister of Australia and the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom on Technology Facilitated Gender-Based Violence

Department for Business and Trade Joint Statement: Secretary of State for Business and Trade of the United Kingdom and Minister for Trade and Investment of New Zealand

Companies House Progress made in cleaning up Companies House register as further steps taken to tackle economic crime

Cabinet Office New Permanent Secretary of the Department for Work and Pensions Appointed

Department for Education £4,500 bonus to attract graduate teachers to deprived nurseries

Department of Health and Social Care Health and Social Care Secretary speech at NHS ConfedExpo 2026

Environment Agency Bridgwater Tidal Barrier scheme wins national digital award

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency First GLP-1 tablet for weight loss approved in the UK

Share This


Enjoyed this? Why not share it with others if you've found it useful by using one of the tools below: