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The UN and international coordination is key to countering terrorism: UK statement at the Security Council

The UN and international coordination is key to countering terrorism: UK statement at the Security Council

Friday, 25 August 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts....

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On Ukraine Independence Day, the UK calls on Russia to respect Ukrainian independence, return its children and end this war: UK statement at the Security Council

On Ukraine Independence Day, the UK calls on Russia to respect Ukrainian independence, return its children and end this war: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 24 August 2023

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

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Satellite launch by North Korea on 24 August 2023: G7 foreign ministers’ statement

Satellite launch by North Korea on 24 August 2023: G7 foreign ministers’ statement

Thursday, 24 August 2023

Following North Korea's launch using ballistic missile technology on 24 August 2023, G7 foreign ministers and the EU High Representative gave a joint ...

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Ukrainian Independence Day 2023: UK Statement to the OSCE

Ukrainian Independence Day 2023: UK Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 24 August 2023

In marking the 32nd anniversary of the Ukrainian Declaration of Independence, Ambassador Holland honours the strength, fortitude, and identity of the ...

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The Syrian regime and its allies continue to profit whilst the Syrian people and the region suffer the consequences: UK statement at the Security Council

The Syrian regime and its allies continue to profit whilst the Syrian people and the region suffer the consequences: UK statement at the Security Council

Wednesday, 23 August 2023

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

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UK condemns Russian sham trial of Ukrainian prisoner of war

UK condemns Russian sham trial of Ukrainian prisoner of war

Wednesday, 23 August 2023

Maksym Butkevych, a Ukrainian prisoner of war, had his appeal rejected after he was sentenced to 13 years in prison by the so-called Luhansk people’s ...

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Change of British High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea: Anne Macro

Change of British High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea: Anne Macro

Tuesday, 22 August 2023

Ms Anne Macro has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea....

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Libya’s leaders must engage with the UN to give the political process a chance of success: UK statement at the Security Council

Libya’s leaders must engage with the UN to give the political process a chance of success: UK statement at the Security Council

Tuesday, 22 August 2023

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

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Atrocities in Sudan: Minister for Africa's statement, 22 August 2023

Atrocities in Sudan: Minister for Africa's statement, 22 August 2023

Tuesday, 22 August 2023

The UK Minister for Africa Andrew Mitchell has made a statement following evidence of atrocities in Sudan....

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The UK is extremely alarmed by increasing settler violence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories: UK statement at the Security Council

The UK is extremely alarmed by increasing settler violence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories: UK statement at the Security Council

Monday, 21 August 2023

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

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Foreign Secretary's meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, August 2023

Foreign Secretary's meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, August 2023

Monday, 21 August 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and the Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong met in Sydney today (21 August 2023)....

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President Putin has shown he is not serious about any peace in Ukraine that respects international law: UK statement at the Security Council

President Putin has shown he is not serious about any peace in Ukraine that respects international law: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 17 August 2023

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

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Scholarship for future Canadian leaders to study in the UK

Scholarship for future Canadian leaders to study in the UK

Thursday, 17 August 2023

Nancy Southern, ATCO, and British Minister, Lord Callanan, announce Chevening/ATCO Scholarship for future Canadian leaders to study in the UK. ...

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The UK urges the DPRK to prioritise the well being of its citizens over the development of its illegal weapons programmes: UK statement at the Security Council

The UK urges the DPRK to prioritise the well being of its citizens over the development of its illegal weapons programmes: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 17 August 2023

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

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The UK is deeply concerned about the ongoing disruption to aid delivery through the Lachin corridor: UK statement at the Security Council

The UK is deeply concerned about the ongoing disruption to aid delivery through the Lachin corridor: UK statement at the Security Council

Wednesday, 16 August 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Armenia and Azerbaijan....

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UK urges all parties to build on truce like conditions in Yemen and pave the way for a UN led Yemeni Yemeni peace process: UK statement at the Security Council

UK urges all parties to build on truce like conditions in Yemen and pave the way for a UN led Yemeni Yemeni peace process: UK statement at the Security Council

Wednesday, 16 August 2023

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

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Change of British High Commissioner to Gabon: Jo McPhail

Change of British High Commissioner to Gabon: Jo McPhail

Tuesday, 15 August 2023

Ms Pamela Joanne (Jo) McPhail has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Gabonese Republic. ...

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Situation in Niger: UK statement, 11 August 2023

Situation in Niger: UK statement, 11 August 2023

Friday, 11 August 2023

Statement supporting diplomatic efforts advocated by the Second Extraordinary Summit on the Political Situation in Niger...

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Non Proliferation Treaty 10th Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 3 issues

Non Proliferation Treaty 10th Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 3 issues

Friday, 11 August 2023

The UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament gave a UK statement in the Cluster 3 session of the 10th NPT Review Co...

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Non Proliferation Treaty 10th Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 2 issues

Non Proliferation Treaty 10th Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 2 issues

Friday, 11 August 2023

The UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament gave a UK statement during the Cluster 2 session of the 10th NPT Revie...

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Non Proliferation Treaty 10th Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 1 issues

Non Proliferation Treaty 10th Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 1 issues

Friday, 11 August 2023

The UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament gave the UK statement at the Cluster 1 session of the 10th NPT Review ...

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First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: irreversibility statement

First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: irreversibility statement

Friday, 11 August 2023

Norway, on behalf of Austria, the UK, Norway and Mexico gave a statement at the First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 NPT Review Conference. ...

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First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: UK’s opening statement

First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: UK’s opening statement

Friday, 11 August 2023

Stephen Lillie, FCDO Defence and International Security Director, spoke at the opening of the first Preparatory Committee for the 2026 NPT Review Conf...

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First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 3 issues

First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 3 issues

Friday, 11 August 2023

The UK Ambassador to the United Nations and International Organisations in Vienna spoke at the First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 NPT Review Con...

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First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 2 issues

First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 2 issues

Friday, 11 August 2023

The UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament spoke at the First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 NPT Review Confe...

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First Preparatory Committee for 2026 Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 1 issues

First Preparatory Committee for 2026 Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 1 issues

Friday, 11 August 2023

The UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament spoke at the First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 NPT Review Confe...

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UK, US and Canada sanction Lebanon's former Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh and close associates

UK, US and Canada sanction Lebanon's former Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh and close associates

Thursday, 10 August 2023

The UK, US and Canada have sanctioned Lebanon's former Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh and his close associates involved in corruption....

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Sudan is now one of the worst countries in the world for humanitarian access: UK statement at the Security Council

Sudan is now one of the worst countries in the world for humanitarian access: UK statement at the Security Council

Wednesday, 09 August 2023

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

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Third anniversary of the fraudulent presidential election in Belarus: Minister for Europe’s statement

Third anniversary of the fraudulent presidential election in Belarus: Minister for Europe’s statement

Wednesday, 09 August 2023

The UK Minister for Europe Leo Docherty calls for the immediate and unconditional release of political prisoners in Belarus....

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The Syrian regime is failing to meet its chemical weapons obligations and is a serious threat to international security: UK statement at the Security Council

The Syrian regime is failing to meet its chemical weapons obligations and is a serious threat to international security: UK statement at the Security Council

Tuesday, 08 August 2023

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

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Competition and Markets Authority Tribunal was “wrong” to reject CMA phenytoin decision, says Court

HM Treasury Government procurement to prioritise national security

Environment Agency National Drought Group meets after dry spring and recent heatwave

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office “Migration is a global challenge requiring global cooperation” says Foreign Secretary, announcing expansion of North Africa programme to support migrants closer to home

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office UK pledges further support to address humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, as Development Minister visits with France and Qatar

HM Land Registry May 2026 Transaction Data

The Insolvency Service Banned director who spent Covid loans on Disneyland, school fees and Audi jailed for £300,000 fraud

Rail Accident Investigation Branch Dangerous occurrence at Todmorden

Environment Agency Environment Agency minded to approve Powerfuel Portland permit

HM Treasury Chancellor backs former coalfield areas with new investment to end decline and encourage local talent

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