Foreign Commonwealth Development Office News and Announcements

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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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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Deliberately targeting humanitarian workers and assets is a gross violation of IHL: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Politico-Military Counsellor Ankur Narayan condemns attack on UN humanitarian convoy in Ukraine, which the UN has attributed to Russia, and calls on R...

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UK sanctions gangs and illicit finance network propping up people smuggling trade

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Gang leaders, passport forgers and illicit financiers enabling people-smuggling through the Western Balkans have today been sanctioned by the UK. ...

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Joint Statement of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) on the Report Covering DPRK Cyber and IT Worker Activities

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Several countries gave a joint statement following the publication of the second report of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT)....

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Change of British High Commissioner to Malawi: Leigh Stubblefield

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Ms Leigh Stubblefield has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Malawi in succession to Ms Fiona Ritchie....

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The UK reaffirms its commitment to supporting Syria at this pivotal moment in its political transition: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

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

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Ukraine: Neil Crompton

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

Neil Crompton CBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Ukraine....

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The UK calls on Member States who have not yet done so to join the majority and recognise Kosovo’s independence: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

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

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Foreign Secretary speech at the Global Fund's high level event

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, calls for continued support to tackle AIDS, tuberculos...

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Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2025: UK closing statement

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

Deputy Ambassador James Ford salutes civil society for their contribution to the rule of law, media freedom, and democracy across the OSCE region....

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Foreign Office warnings for Brits expanded for methanol poisoning

Monday, 20 October 2025

Travel warnings for methanol poisoning have been extended to eight new countries following a rise in cases of death and serious illness....

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UN sanctions are an essential tool for addressing insecurity in Haiti: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Friday, 17 October 2025

UK Explanation of Vote delivered by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, following the UN Security Council vote on the Haiti sanctions regime...

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Change of UK Permanent Representative to the IAEA and CTBTO: Sonia Farrey

Friday, 17 October 2025

Sonia Farrey has been appointed UK Permanent Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency and Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organi...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Libya: Martin Reynolds

Thursday, 16 October 2025

Following his appointment in December 2024 to succeed Dr Martin Longden CMG OBE as His Majesty's Ambassador to the State of Libya, Mr Martin Reynolds ...

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The UK is committed to supporting its Overseas Territories to deliver their priorities: UK Statement at the UN Fourth Committee

Thursday, 16 October 2025

Statement by Simon Thomas, UK Ambassador to the General Assembly, at the UN’s Special Political and Decolonisation Fourth Committee....

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Report of the Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo: UK statement, October 2025

Thursday, 16 October 2025

Ambassador Holland welcomes the work of the OSCE Mission over the last six months, and the positive assessment of municipal elections on 12 October - ...

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UK condemns Russia's attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 16 October 2025

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s civilian energy infrastructure, highlighting the severe impact on the civilian population. T...

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Russia is weaponising winter against Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 16 October 2025

Russia’s systematic targeting of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ahead of winter appears to follow a clear pattern aimed at undermining Ukraine's resi...

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Communiqué from co Hosts of the Wilton Park conference on Financing Gaza’s Reconstruction

Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Outcome Statement: Communiqué from co-Hosts of the Wilton Park conference on Financing Gaza’s Reconstruction ...

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Huge blow for Putin’s war machine as UK sanctions Russian oil

Tuesday, 14 October 2025

Russia’s largest oil companies and global businesses propping up Putin’s illegal war have been hit by fresh sanctions as the UK moves to increase pres...

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Libya’s political impasse is simply not sustainable: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 14 October 2025

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

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WTO General Council October 2025: UK Statement

Tuesday, 14 October 2025

UK Statement at the World Trade Organization's General Council. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and the UN, Kumar Iyer. ...

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UK and US take joint action to disrupt major online fraud network

Monday, 13 October 2025

Alongside the US Government, the UK has today sanctioned a network that operates illegal scam centres across Southeast Asia....

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Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2025: Statement by UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief

Monday, 13 October 2025

UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, David Smith MP, condemns persecution on the basis of religion or belief. ...

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Minister for the Middle East speech at Wilton Park conference on Gaza recovery and reconstruction

Sunday, 12 October 2025

Full remarks from Minister for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer, to open the Wilton Park conference on Gaza's economic recovery and reconstruction co-...

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The United Kingdom urges the parties in eastern DRC to continue to engage in the ongoing peace processes: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Sunday, 12 October 2025

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo....

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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

UNCTAD Conference statement, October 2025

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

We must now build on the momentum of the ceasefire: 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

Deliberately targeting humanitarian workers and assets is a gross violation of IHL: UK statement to the OSCE

UK sanctions gangs and illicit finance network propping up people smuggling trade

Joint Statement of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) on the Report Covering DPRK Cyber and IT Worker Activities

Change of British High Commissioner to Malawi: Leigh Stubblefield

The UK reaffirms its commitment to supporting Syria at this pivotal moment in its political transition: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Ukraine: Neil Crompton

The UK calls on Member States who have not yet done so to join the majority and recognise Kosovo’s independence: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Foreign Secretary speech at the Global Fund's high level event

Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2025: UK closing statement

Foreign Office warnings for Brits expanded for methanol poisoning

UN sanctions are an essential tool for addressing insecurity in Haiti: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Change of UK Permanent Representative to the IAEA and CTBTO: Sonia Farrey

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Libya: Martin Reynolds

The UK is committed to supporting its Overseas Territories to deliver their priorities: UK Statement at the UN Fourth Committee

Report of the Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo: UK statement, October 2025

UK condemns Russia's attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia is weaponising winter against Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Communiqué from co Hosts of the Wilton Park conference on Financing Gaza’s Reconstruction

Huge blow for Putin’s war machine as UK sanctions Russian oil

Libya’s political impasse is simply not sustainable: UK statement at the UN Security Council

WTO General Council October 2025: UK Statement

UK and US take joint action to disrupt major online fraud network

Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2025: Statement by UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief

Minister for the Middle East speech at Wilton Park conference on Gaza recovery and reconstruction

The United Kingdom urges the parties in eastern DRC to continue to engage in the ongoing peace processes: UK statement at the UN Security Council

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