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Bangladesh January 2024 election: FCDO statement

Bangladesh January 2024 election: FCDO statement

Monday, 08 January 2024

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) gave a statement following elections in Bangladesh....

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Russia uses North Korean weapons against Ukraine: UK response

Russia uses North Korean weapons against Ukraine: UK response

Thursday, 04 January 2024

The UK has issued a statement in response to Russia using weapons sourced from North Korea against Ukraine....

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UK condemns bombing in Kerman, Iran

UK condemns bombing in Kerman, Iran

Thursday, 04 January 2024

The UK has issued a statement condemning the bombing in Kerman, Iran, on 3 January...

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Foreign Secretary to visit Kosovo to underline UK support

Foreign Secretary to visit Kosovo to underline UK support

Wednesday, 03 January 2024

Foreign Secretary is travelling to Kosovo to meet UK personnel deployed to NATO’s peacekeeping mission, and to underline UK support for stability in t...

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We call on the Houthis to cease these attacks immediately: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We call on the Houthis to cease these attacks immediately: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 03 January 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Houthi threats to commercial shipping in the Red Sea....

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Foreign Secretary’s call with the US Secretary of State, January 2024

Foreign Secretary’s call with the US Secretary of State, January 2024

Tuesday, 02 January 2024

Foreign Secretary David Cameron and Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, the humanitarian situation in Gaza and ...

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First UK maritime shipment of lifesaving aid for Gaza arrives in Egypt

First UK maritime shipment of lifesaving aid for Gaza arrives in Egypt

Tuesday, 02 January 2024

Lifesaving UK aid shipment for Gaza including thermal blankets and essential items delivered from Cyprus by Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship Lyme Bay....

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Russia has now turned to indiscriminate attacks on civilians: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Russia has now turned to indiscriminate attacks on civilians: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Saturday, 30 December 2023

Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Tom Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine....

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Outstanding contributions by British nationals abroad recognised on Overseas and International Honours List

Outstanding contributions by British nationals abroad recognised on Overseas and International Honours List

Friday, 29 December 2023

Award-winning singer-songwriter Leona Lewis among those recognised on the Overseas and International Honours list....

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Yet another brutal attack by Russia against the Ukrainian people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Yet another brutal attack by Russia against the Ukrainian people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 29 December 2023

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

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Many more will die from attacks, disease and famine if we do not stop the humanitarian catastrophe: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Many more will die from attacks, disease and famine if we do not stop the humanitarian catastrophe: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 29 December 2023

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

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The Taliban has a responsibility to meet its international commitments: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The Taliban has a responsibility to meet its international commitments: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 29 December 2023

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

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Media freedom in Hong Kong: Media Freedom Coalition statement

Media freedom in Hong Kong: Media Freedom Coalition statement

Friday, 29 December 2023

The Media Freedom Coalition gave a statement on media freedom in Hong Kong on the second anniversary of the closure of Stand News and arrest of its st...

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New funding for farmers feeding the world

New funding for farmers feeding the world

Wednesday, 27 December 2023

UK support to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will boost food security, protect the planet, and reduce poverty. ...

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Syria’s chemical weapons remain a threat to international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Syria’s chemical weapons remain a threat to international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 22 December 2023

Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Tom Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria chemical weapons....

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The UK is doing everything we can to get more aid into Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is doing everything we can to get more aid into Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 22 December 2023

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

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The UK supports Security Council resolution 2720 on aid to Gaza

The UK supports Security Council resolution 2720 on aid to Gaza

Friday, 22 December 2023

Today, 22 December 2023, the UK voted in favour of United Nations Security Council resolution 2720 calling for expanded humanitarian access in Gaza. ...

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African Union peace support operations play an important role in delivering peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

African Union peace support operations play an important role in delivering peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 21 December 2023

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

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WTO General Council Dec 2023. UK statement on International Trade Centre

WTO General Council Dec 2023. UK statement on International Trade Centre

Thursday, 21 December 2023

The UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Simon Manley, spoke about the ITC at the World Trade Organization General Council (17-1...

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UK steps up humanitarian aid commitments to Gaza

UK steps up humanitarian aid commitments to Gaza

Thursday, 21 December 2023

The Foreign Secretary will visit Al Arish as the UK continues to urge Israel to increase the flow of aid into Gaza through as many routes possible. ...

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UN humanitarian access at Bab al Hawa remains a critical lifeline for 4.1 million Syrians: UK statement at the UN Security Council

UN humanitarian access at Bab al Hawa remains a critical lifeline for 4.1 million Syrians: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 21 December 2023

Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Tom Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria. ...

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Foreign Secretary calls for increased European coordination on humanitarian crises during visit to Paris and Rome

Foreign Secretary calls for increased European coordination on humanitarian crises during visit to Paris and Rome

Wednesday, 20 December 2023

David Cameron will visit French and Italian capitals today to address the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and maintain support for Ukraine over th...

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UK statements at the World Trade Organization General Council, Dec 2023

UK statements at the World Trade Organization General Council, Dec 2023

Wednesday, 20 December 2023

The UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Simon Manley, spoke on a number of issues at the WTO General Council (17-19 December 20...

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UK statement: World Trade Organization General Council, December 2023

UK statement: World Trade Organization General Council, December 2023

Wednesday, 20 December 2023

The UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Simon Manley, delivered a statement on Ministerial Conferences at the WTO General Counc...

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Global Refugee Forum 2023: UK statement

Global Refugee Forum 2023: UK statement

Wednesday, 20 December 2023

The UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Simon Manley, delivered the United Kingdom's statement on 14 December 2023 at the Globa...

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UK and partners form The Tallinn Mechanism for cyber security

UK and partners form The Tallinn Mechanism for cyber security

Wednesday, 20 December 2023

The UK and international partners join together to establish The Tallinn Mechanism to bolster Ukraine’s cyber security....

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Foreign Secretary returns to Middle East to push for a sustainable ceasefire

Foreign Secretary returns to Middle East to push for a sustainable ceasefire

Wednesday, 20 December 2023

The Foreign Secretary and Minister for the Middle East are travelling to Jordan and Egypt this week to push for a sustainable ceasefire and further hu...

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The international community must maintain its advocacy on women’s rights in Afghanistan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The international community must maintain its advocacy on women’s rights in Afghanistan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 20 December 2023

Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Tom Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan. ...

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We must continue to work together to ensure safe and responsible AI is developed that supports the good of all: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We must continue to work together to ensure safe and responsible AI is developed that supports the good of all: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 19 December 2023

Statement by Mungo Woodifield, UK Spokesperson to the UN, at the UN Security Council Arria Meeting on artificial intelligence. ...

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The United Kingdom unequivocally condemns the DPRK’s launch of yet another inter continental ballistic missile: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom unequivocally condemns the DPRK’s launch of yet another inter continental ballistic missile: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 19 December 2023

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

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Cyber & Specialist Operations Command CSOC personnel recognised in King Charles’ Birthday Honours List 2026

Cabinet Office UK celebrates community change-makers from across the UK in HM The King's Birthday Honours List

Northern Ireland Office UK celebrates recipients from Northern Ireland in HM The King's Birthday Honours List

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory Honours recognition for Dstl personnel

Scotland Office Scottish Secretary congratulates King's Birthday Honours recipients

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency MHRA scientific leader recognised in 2026 King’s Birthday Honours

Ministry of Defence The Military division of The King's Birthday Honours List 2026

Wales Office Recipients from Wales celebrated in HM The King's Birthday Honours List

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Ministerial appointments: 12 June 2026

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street PM call with Taoiseach Micheál Martin of Ireland: 12 June 2026

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