Foreign Commonwealth Development Office News and Announcements

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Jamaica

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Statement by the UK's Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders, at Jamaica's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Ge...

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UK strengthening Ukrainian resilience ahead of winter at G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

UK announces new support to make vital repairs to Ukraine's energy sector and reallocates humanitarian support for those most impacted by the loss of ...

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Joint Statement of G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in the Niagara Region

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Joint Statement from the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the USA and the High Representative of the EU....

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The United Kingdom remains concerned by the deterioration in the political situation in South Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 11 November 2025

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on South Sudan....

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Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on the Marshall Islands

Tuesday, 11 November 2025

Statement by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders, at the Republic of the Marshall Islands' Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights...

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Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Croatia

Tuesday, 11 November 2025

Statement by the UK's Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders, at Croatia's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Ge...

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Small arms trafficking is a transnational threat: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 10 November 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Small Arms....

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Joint Statement Condemning Atrocities and Violations of International Humanitarian law in Sudan

Monday, 10 November 2025

This joint statement expresses deep alarm over reports of systematic violence against civilians in Sudan. It is endorsed by foreign ministers and seni...

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Maldives

Monday, 10 November 2025

Statement by the UK's Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Jamie Hamill, at Maldives' Universal Periodic Review at the Human Righ...

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Remembrance Sunday Speech: 9 November 25

Monday, 10 November 2025

HE Nik Mehta OBE, British High Commissioner to Singapore, speech for Remembrance Sunday 2025 ...

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International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists: joint statement to the OSCE, November 2025

Friday, 07 November 2025

The UK and other members of the Informal Group of Friends on the Safety of Journalists call on Russia, Belarus and Georgia to comply with their intern...

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Report by the Director of the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR): UK response, November 2025

Friday, 07 November 2025

Ambassador Neil Holland reaffirms UK support for the OSCE human dimension and calls on Russia, Belarus and Georgia to cease human rights violations....

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Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Bulgaria

Friday, 07 November 2025

Statement by the UK's Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders, at Bulgaria's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in G...

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Russia’s repeated use of offensive and baseless language is disrespectful and undermines diplomatic dialogue: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 06 November 2025

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia’s repeated, baseless use of offensive and historically loaded language in OSCE discussions, highlighting the disres...

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We will continue to support the Syrian Government as it fulfils its commitments to build a more stable, free, and prosperous future for all Syrians: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 06 November 2025

UK explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria....

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There is still much more to be done to address accelerating climate change impacts: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 06 November 2025

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on climate and security....

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The United Kingdom reiterates its full support for UNISFA’s critical role in Abyei: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 05 November 2025

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on UNISFA....

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New British Ambassador presents his credentials to the President of Ukraine

Wednesday, 05 November 2025

Neil Crompton presented his credentials to Ukrainian President as His Majesty’s new Ambassador to Ukraine. ...

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The UK is deeply concerned by the growing threats to information integrity: UK Statement at the UN Fourth Committee

Wednesday, 05 November 2025

Statement by Letisha Lunin, UK Spokesperson and Counsellor, at the UN Fourth Committee on Information Integrity....

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UK reaffirms support for Ukraine and urges Russia to answer for increasing civilian casualties: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 05 November 2025

UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer counters the false narrative that Russia ‘never targets civilians’ in Ukraine. Verified evidence suggests una...

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Joint statement on social protection in fragile and conflict affected settings

Tuesday, 04 November 2025

Joint statement from Rt Hon Baroness Chapman of Darlington and H.E. Salah Ahmed Jama on the launch of a global agenda by the UK and Somalia to scale u...

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Malawi

Tuesday, 04 November 2025

Statement by the UK's Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders, at Malawi's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Gen...

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UK steps up aid and security support in Lebanon and Egypt

Tuesday, 04 November 2025

Minister for the Middle East Hamish Falconer visits the region to support peace efforts and humanitarian initiatives...

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UK speech at the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, High Level Debate

Monday, 03 November 2025

Chris Elmore MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Multilateral, Human Rights, Latin America, Caribbean) delivered the UK's speech at the Global...

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Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Belarus

Monday, 03 November 2025

Statement by the UK's Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders, at Belarus' Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Gen...

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UK Foreign Secretary “the people of Gaza cannot afford to wait” for aid

Sunday, 02 November 2025

Foreign Secretary in Jordan today to call for increased aid access as a vital step in the pathway to peace...

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Foreign Secretary speech at the 21st Manama Dialogue Conference in Bahrain

Saturday, 01 November 2025

The Foreign Secretary delivered a speech at the 21st Manama Dialogue Conference in Bahrain...

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UK pledges £5m for emergency aid and support for survivors of sexual violence in El Fasher

Saturday, 01 November 2025

The Foreign Secretary has today, 1 November, announced £5 million of urgent funding to provide lifesaving support for Sudan. ...

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The UN Verification Mission has been critical to the implementation of the 2016 Peace Agreement in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 31 October 2025

UK statement ahead of the vote on the Colombia UNSCR, delivered by James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting o...

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This resolution represents a step towards a lasting political solution that provides for the self determination of the people of Western Sahara: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council

Friday, 31 October 2025

UK Explanation of Vote delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Western Sahara....

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Jamaica

UK strengthening Ukrainian resilience ahead of winter at G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

Joint Statement of G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in the Niagara Region

The United Kingdom remains concerned by the deterioration in the political situation in South Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on the Marshall Islands

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Croatia

Small arms trafficking is a transnational threat: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Joint Statement Condemning Atrocities and Violations of International Humanitarian law in Sudan

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Maldives

Remembrance Sunday Speech: 9 November 25

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists: joint statement to the OSCE, November 2025

Report by the Director of the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR): UK response, November 2025

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Bulgaria

Russia’s repeated use of offensive and baseless language is disrespectful and undermines diplomatic dialogue: UK statement to the OSCE

We will continue to support the Syrian Government as it fulfils its commitments to build a more stable, free, and prosperous future for all Syrians: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

There is still much more to be done to address accelerating climate change impacts: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom reiterates its full support for UNISFA’s critical role in Abyei: UK statement at the UN Security Council

New British Ambassador presents his credentials to the President of Ukraine

The UK is deeply concerned by the growing threats to information integrity: UK Statement at the UN Fourth Committee

UK reaffirms support for Ukraine and urges Russia to answer for increasing civilian casualties: UK statement to the OSCE

Joint statement on social protection in fragile and conflict affected settings

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Malawi

UK steps up aid and security support in Lebanon and Egypt

UK speech at the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, High Level Debate

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Belarus

UK Foreign Secretary “the people of Gaza cannot afford to wait” for aid

Foreign Secretary speech at the 21st Manama Dialogue Conference in Bahrain

UK pledges £5m for emergency aid and support for survivors of sexual violence in El Fasher

The UN Verification Mission has been critical to the implementation of the 2016 Peace Agreement in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

This resolution represents a step towards a lasting political solution that provides for the self determination of the people of Western Sahara: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council

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