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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Bahrain: Alastair Long

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Bahrain: Alastair Long

Tuesday, 23 May 2023

Mr Alastair Long has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain in succession to Mr Roderick Drummond...

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Civilians caught up in conflict need protection, food, and dependable essential services right now: Lord Ahmad's statement at the Security Council

Civilians caught up in conflict need protection, food, and dependable essential services right now: Lord Ahmad's statement at the Security Council

Tuesday, 23 May 2023

Statement by Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon at the UN Security Council open debate on the protection of civilians....

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WTO General Council May 2023: UK Statement on Reform

WTO General Council May 2023: UK Statement on Reform

Tuesday, 23 May 2023

UK Statement on Reform as delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO in Geneva, Simon Manley, at the WTO General Council, 8-9 May 2023....

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Our partnership with Latin America: Foreign Secretary’s speech in Chile

Our partnership with Latin America: Foreign Secretary’s speech in Chile

Monday, 22 May 2023

Speaking at Santiago’s Gabriela Mistral Cultural Centre, James Cleverly outlined the ambitious future of UK-Latin America relations and called for the...

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Ongoing conflict in Sudan is having a devastating impact on the Sudanese people: UK statement at the Security Council

Ongoing conflict in Sudan is having a devastating impact on the Sudanese people: UK statement at the Security Council

Monday, 22 May 2023

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

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Latin America deserves bigger say on international stage, Foreign Secretary to tell young leaders in Chile

Latin America deserves bigger say on international stage, Foreign Secretary to tell young leaders in Chile

Sunday, 21 May 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will make keynote speech in Santiago, Chile that will outline UK’s future relationship with Latin America....

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UK Minister for Europe makes his first visit to Armenia

UK Minister for Europe makes his first visit to Armenia

Sunday, 21 May 2023

UK Minister for Europe Leo Docherty is making his first visit to Armenia on 22 and 23 May to further strengthen bilateral relations....

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UK sanctions target Russia’s theft of Ukrainian grain, advanced military technology, and remaining revenue sources

UK sanctions target Russia’s theft of Ukrainian grain, advanced military technology, and remaining revenue sources

Friday, 19 May 2023

UK government sanctions 86 individuals and entities, targeting Russia’s theft of Ukrainian grain, advanced military technology, and remaining revenue...

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UK announces humanitarian support for 175,000 affected by Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar

UK announces humanitarian support for 175,000 affected by Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar

Thursday, 18 May 2023

The UK has announced £2 million in new humanitarian funding to support vulnerable communities in Myanmar, following the impact of Cyclone Mocha....

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UK calls on other States not to provide Russia with military assistance: UK statement at the Security Council

UK calls on other States not to provide Russia with military assistance: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 18 May 2023

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

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Joint Statement on Kosovo

Joint Statement on Kosovo

Thursday, 18 May 2023

The following is the text of a joint statement by France, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States of America....

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UK reaffirms commitment to the stability and security of Iraq: UK statement at the Security Council

UK reaffirms commitment to the stability and security of Iraq: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 18 May 2023

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

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Report by the Head of OSCE Mission to Montenegro: UK response, May 2023

Report by the Head of OSCE Mission to Montenegro: UK response, May 2023

Thursday, 18 May 2023

Ambassador Neil Holland thanks the OSCE Mission to Montenegro for work supporting Montenegro's elections, parliament and combatting serious and organi...

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Russia's repressive campaign against Crimean Tatars must end: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's repressive campaign against Crimean Tatars must end: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 18 May 2023

Ambassador Neil Holland says following Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014, the Crimean Tatars have endured ruthless persecution at the hand...

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International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia: Joint Statement to the OSCE, May 2023

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia: Joint Statement to the OSCE, May 2023

Thursday, 18 May 2023

At the OSCE Permanent Council, UK and others reaffirm our commitment to the rights and fundamental freedoms of LGBTI+ persons everywhere. ...

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Foreign Secretary in 4 country tour of Latin America and Caribbean to cement partnerships on climate, people and peace

Foreign Secretary in 4 country tour of Latin America and Caribbean to cement partnerships on climate, people and peace

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is visiting Jamaica and South America, including Colombia, Chile and Brazil, to renew historic friendships and build ...

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UK UAE inaugural Strategic Dialogue 2023: joint communiqué

UK UAE inaugural Strategic Dialogue 2023: joint communiqué

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

The United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates signed a joint communiqué to mark the inaugural UK-UAE Strategic Dialogue, held in London on 15 May 20...

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UK calls for secure, unimpeded humanitarian access and funding in Yemen: UK statement at the Security Council

UK calls for secure, unimpeded humanitarian access and funding in Yemen: UK statement at the Security Council

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

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

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Russia’s attacks on the Ukrainian people will not compensate for its failings on the battlefield: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s attacks on the Ukrainian people will not compensate for its failings on the battlefield: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

UK military advisor, Ian Stubbs, says the success of Ukraine’s air defence in protecting its citizens should not distract from the horrific tactics of...

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First Sea Lord’s Sea Power Conference 2023: Minister Trevelyan's keynote speech

First Sea Lord’s Sea Power Conference 2023: Minister Trevelyan's keynote speech

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

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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The United Kingdom reaffirms its commitment to a stable, secure and prosperous Central Asia: UK statement at the General Assembly

The United Kingdom reaffirms its commitment to a stable, secure and prosperous Central Asia: UK statement at the General Assembly

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN General Assembly meeting on Central Asia....

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Regionally led solutions are the most effective way to create lasting peace and stability in the Sahel: UK statement at the Security Council

Regionally led solutions are the most effective way to create lasting peace and stability in the Sahel: UK statement at the Security Council

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

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

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UK urges Russia to stop threatening to leave the Black Sea Grain Initiative and to instead agree to a sustained and stable deal: UK statement at the Security Council

UK urges Russia to stop threatening to leave the Black Sea Grain Initiative and to instead agree to a sustained and stable deal: UK statement at the Security Council

Monday, 15 May 2023

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

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5th UK Morocco Higher Education Commission FCDO statement

5th UK Morocco Higher Education Commission FCDO statement

Monday, 15 May 2023

The UK and Morocco held the 5th UK-Morocco Higher Education Commission on 10 May....

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Laos: Melanie Barlow

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Laos: Melanie Barlow

Sunday, 14 May 2023

Ms Melanie Barlow has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic....

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Ceasefire in Israel and Gaza: Foreign Secretary statement

Ceasefire in Israel and Gaza: Foreign Secretary statement

Sunday, 14 May 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and militant factions in Gaza....

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UK Government and British Overseas Territories leaders meet

UK Government and British Overseas Territories leaders meet

Friday, 12 May 2023

The Foreign Secretary joined elected leaders and representatives of the Overseas Territories for the tenth Joint Ministerial Council....

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UK and Morocco partnership thriving

UK and Morocco partnership thriving

Friday, 12 May 2023

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon has completed a fruitful visit to Morocco for the fourth Strategic Dialogue as UK-Morocco relations go from strength to streng...

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UK Republic of Korea Senior Economic Dialogue 2023: joint communiqué

UK Republic of Korea Senior Economic Dialogue 2023: joint communiqué

Friday, 12 May 2023

Ministers from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Republic of Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a Senior Economic Dialogu...

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‘The ICC is important to deliver justice for Libya’: UK statement at the Security Council

‘The ICC is important to deliver justice for Libya’: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 11 May 2023

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

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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

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Update on the PATHWAYS clinical trial

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Homebuying shake-up to slash delays, cut costs and stop sales falling through

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office We urge Israel to immediately remove unjustifiable restrictions on humanitarian access: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Government Legal Department GLD sets out 2026-27 plans to support government priorities

Ministry of Justice Deputy Prime Minister address to the World Gold Council

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office It is vital that UNSMIL remains at the centre of efforts to support political reconciliation in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Cabinet Office Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister announces new candidate for the Commissioner for Public Appointments

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