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The UK reiterates its full support for UNSMIL’s efforts to advance the political process in Libya: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

The UK reiterates its full support for UNSMIL’s efforts to advance the political process in Libya: 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 Libya....

Joint Statement from the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom

Joint Statement from the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom

Friday, 31 October 2025

Joint Statement from the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom on the situation in Tanzania following the national elections of 2...

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The political crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina reinforces the ongoing vital and legitimate role of the High Representative: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The political crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina reinforces the ongoing vital and legitimate role of the High Representative: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 31 October 2025

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on Bosnia and Herzegovina ...

UK deploys additional emergency humanitarian funding

UK deploys additional emergency humanitarian funding

Friday, 31 October 2025

The UK Government is mobilising £5 million in additional emergency humanitarian funding to support the Caribbean region’s recovery from the devastatio...

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United Kingdom's Trade Policy Review. Closing Statement from the UK

United Kingdom's Trade Policy Review. Closing Statement from the UK

Friday, 31 October 2025

UK Closing Statement at the United Kingdom's Trade Policy Review at the WTO. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and the UN, Kum...

The United Kingdom remains a steadfast supporter of the International Court of Justice: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

The United Kingdom remains a steadfast supporter of the International Court of Justice: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Thursday, 30 October 2025

Statement by Sally Langrish, UK Legal Adviser at the UN General Assembly Report of the International Court of Justice...

The world will hold the RSF leadership accountable for the crimes committed by their forces: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The world will hold the RSF leadership accountable for the crimes committed by their forces: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 30 October 2025

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

Report by OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, October 2025: UK statement to the OSCE

Report by OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, October 2025: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 30 October 2025

Ambassador Holland thanks the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities for his work to promote the rights of people belonging to national minorit...

UK response to the Secretary General of the Council of Europe: OSCE Permanent Council, October 2025

UK response to the Secretary General of the Council of Europe: OSCE Permanent Council, October 2025

Thursday, 30 October 2025

Ambassador Holland highlights the importance of cooperation between the Council of Europe and the OSCE to ensure security and stability in Europe....

Russia alone is prolonging the war in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia alone is prolonging the war in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 30 October 2025

Ambassador Holland refutes claims that the UK seeks to prolong the war in Ukraine, emphasising the UK’s commitment to a just and lasting peace. Russia...

UK condemns Russian attacks on civilians and urges accountability through International Law: UK Statement to the OSCE

UK condemns Russian attacks on civilians and urges accountability through International Law: UK Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 30 October 2025

UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, condemns Russia’s attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure. Russia’s nuclear rhetoric undermines glob...

UK announces sanctions against individual who funds the work of the IRGC

UK announces sanctions against individual who funds the work of the IRGC

Thursday, 30 October 2025

The UK government has today announced sanctions against Ali Aliakbar Ansari for his role in financially enabling the work of the Islamic Revolutionary...

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UK charters flights to help British nationals leave Jamaica following the impact of Hurricane Melissa

UK charters flights to help British nationals leave Jamaica following the impact of Hurricane Melissa

Thursday, 30 October 2025

The UK is preparing flights to bolster commercial capacity and transport British nationals out of Jamaica...

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UK announces vital demining funding to clear routes and improve access for aid into Gaza

UK announces vital demining funding to clear routes and improve access for aid into Gaza

Thursday, 30 October 2025

Additional explosive ordnance experts, equipment and education will be delivered to Gaza as the UK unveils further support for UNMAS....

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The world will hold the RSF leadership accountable for the crimes committed by their forces: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The world will hold the RSF leadership accountable for the crimes committed by their forces: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 30 October 2025

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

UK deploys urgent hurricane relief to the Caribbean

UK deploys urgent hurricane relief to the Caribbean

Wednesday, 29 October 2025

The UK Government is mobilising £2.5m in emergency humanitarian funding to support the Caribbean region’s recovery from the devastation caused by Hurr...

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Hurricane Melissa: what you can do to help

Hurricane Melissa: what you can do to help

Wednesday, 29 October 2025

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on 28 October 2025. Here is how you can help. ...

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UK stands ready to support British nationals impacted by Hurricane Melissa

UK stands ready to support British nationals impacted by Hurricane Melissa

Tuesday, 28 October 2025

The FCDO is inviting British nationals in Jamaica to register their presence ...

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World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund 2025, Development Committee plenary: Baroness Chapman's remarks

World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund 2025, Development Committee plenary: Baroness Chapman's remarks

Tuesday, 28 October 2025

Minister for Development Baroness Chapman gave remarks at the Development Committee plenary during the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fun...

The Central African Republic should continue working with MINUSCA to ensure free, fair and safe elections: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The Central African Republic should continue working with MINUSCA to ensure free, fair and safe elections: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 28 October 2025

Statement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on MINUSCA...

UK national statement on signing the UN Convention against Cybercrime

UK national statement on signing the UN Convention against Cybercrime

Monday, 27 October 2025

The UK national statement was given at a signing ceremony for the UN Convention against Cybercrime in Hanoi on 25 and 26 October 2025. ...

Foreign Secretary statement on Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher

Foreign Secretary statement on Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher

Monday, 27 October 2025

Foreign Secretary, The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, has released a statement following the advance of the Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher, Sudan....

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Foreign Office minister co chairs 22nd UK Kuwait Joint Steering Group in London

Foreign Office minister co chairs 22nd UK Kuwait Joint Steering Group in London

Friday, 24 October 2025

The UK hosted the 22nd UK-Kuwait Joint Steering Group (JSG) on 23 October, reaffirming deep and historic ties and agreeing actions to increase coopera...

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The UN’s founding purposes and principles are as essential today as they were 80 years ago: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UN’s founding purposes and principles are as essential today as they were 80 years ago: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 24 October 2025

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

The right to Freedom of Religion or Belief sits at the heart of the UK’s human rights approach: UK statement at the UN Third Committee

The right to Freedom of Religion or Belief sits at the heart of the UK’s human rights approach: UK statement at the UN Third Committee

Thursday, 23 October 2025

Statement by David Smith, UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, in the UN Third Committee....

Russia still refuses to engage seriously on peace and continues to undermine the OSCE as a platform for dialogue: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia still refuses to engage seriously on peace and continues to undermine the OSCE as a platform for dialogue: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 23 October 2025

Ambassador Holland highlights Russia’s ongoing refusal to engage seriously in peace talks, its escalation of attacks on Ukraine, and its misuse of the...

UNCTAD Conference statement, October 2025

UNCTAD Conference statement, October 2025

Thursday, 23 October 2025

Ambassador and Permanent Representative Kumar Iyer statement on behalf of JUSCANZ, a likeminded group of UN members, at the 16th UN Conference on Trad...

UK Response to the Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs: UK statement to the OSCE, October 2025

UK Response to the Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs: UK statement to the OSCE, October 2025

Thursday, 23 October 2025

Ambassador Holland welcomes the address to the OSCE Permanent Council by the Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of the Republic o...

We must now build on the momentum of the ceasefire: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We must now build on the momentum of the ceasefire: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

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

The UK strongly condemns the violence that continues to undermine efforts to restore democratic rule in Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK strongly condemns the violence that continues to undermine efforts to restore democratic rule in Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

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

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