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We must ensure AI strengthens peace and security: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Statement by The Rt Hon David Lammy, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice and Deputy Prime Minister, at the UN Security Council meeting ...

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UK continues to demand accountability for Russian violations of NATO airspace; Russia is undermining regional security: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Ambassador Holland says that recent Russian airspace violations are part of a wider pattern of behaviour that seeks to test NATO’s resolve and distrac...

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Russia's illegal and unprovoked war of aggression is not just a test of Ukrainian resilience and security; it is an assault on the United Nations Charter and its most foundational principles: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 23 September 2025

Statement by The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukr...

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Joint statement: offer to assist with treatments of patients from Gaza in the Occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem

Tuesday, 23 September 2025

UK and partners call on Israel to restore the medical corridor to the West Bank for vital healthcare ...

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Item 4 General Debate

Tuesday, 23 September 2025

UK Statement for the Item 4 General Debate. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer....

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UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on Nicaragua

Tuesday, 23 September 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on Nicaragua. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sande...

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UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Tuesday, 23 September 2025

UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on the DPRK. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Elean...

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Joint G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement 23 September 2025

Monday, 22 September 2025

The G7 Foreign Ministers met on the margins of High-Level Week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York....

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UN Human Rights Council 60: Syria Core Group Statement for the Item 4 General Debate

Monday, 22 September 2025

Syria Core Group Statement for the Item 4 General Debate. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

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After two years of bloodshed, I believe the world is united in wanting this awful war to end: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 22 September 2025

Statement by The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, at the UN Security Council meeting on the...

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We must step up our efforts to eliminate violence against women and girls, because everyone has the right to live in freedom from fear: UK Statement at the UNGA 80 side event on Beijing +30

Monday, 22 September 2025

Statement by The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, at the UNGA 80 side event on Beijing +30....

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UK formally recognises Palestinian State

Monday, 22 September 2025

The UK has formally recognised Palestine to protect the viability of a two-state solution and create a path towards lasting peace for the Israeli and ...

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UK Anti Corruption Champion visits British Virgin Islands

Monday, 22 September 2025

Baroness Hodge is visiting the BVI to assess progress on financial transparency...

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UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine

Monday, 22 September 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

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UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Russian Federation

Sunday, 21 September 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Russian Federation. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the...

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I stand before you today, beneath the emblem of the United Nations, to confirm the historic decision of the British government to recognise the state of Palestine: UK Statement at the High Level Conference for the Implementation of the Two State Solution

Sunday, 21 September 2025

Statement by The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, at the High-Level International Conferenc...

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Government supports top students out of Gaza to take up UK scholarships

Sunday, 21 September 2025

Foreign and Education Secretaries announce Gazan students will arrive in the UK to take places at universities following government support to help th...

Russia’s imperialist warmongering is a threat to international peace and security: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Sunday, 21 September 2025

Statement by The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, at the UN Security Council meeting on Est...

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UN General Assembly: Foreign Secretary says global action will help drive UK government priorities

Sunday, 21 September 2025

Foreign Secretary calls for action on security, migration, climate, economic growth and development at her first UNGA meeting as Foreign Secretary....

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UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with Group of Independent Experts on Belarus

Friday, 19 September 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with Group of Independent Experts on Belarus. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders...

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Statement on the release of Peter and Barbara Reynolds from Afghanistan

Friday, 19 September 2025

Minister Falconer statement on the release of Peter and Barbara Reynolds from Afghanistan...

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OSCE Annual Progress Report on Gender Equality: UK statement, September 2025

Friday, 19 September 2025

Deputy Head of Mission James Ford recognises the OSCE's work in delivering important initiatives on Gender Equality during the reporting period. ...

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UK sanctions Georgia linked supporters of Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine

Thursday, 18 September 2025

The UK has announced new sanctions targeting Georgia-linked supporters of Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine. ...

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New dark web portal launched to recruit spies to support UK security

Thursday, 18 September 2025

Outgoing Chief of MI6, Sir Richard Moore, announces new platform - Silent Courier - will make it easier for MI6 to recruit agents online...

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The United Kingdom is committed to pursuing a diplomatic solution to ensure that Iran shall never seek, acquire or develop a nuclear weapon: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 18 September 2025

UK explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the UN Security Council vote on Iran...

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The UK voted for this resolution to demand urgent action to address the horrendous humanitarian situation in Gaza, bring the hostages home and end the conflict: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 18 September 2025

UK explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the UN Security Council vote on the ...

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UK Response to the incoming Swiss OSCE Chairperson in Office: UK statement to the OSCE, September 2025

Thursday, 18 September 2025

Ambassador Holland welcomes the presentation to the OSCE Permanent Council by head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland and inc...

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Russia's violations of sovereign airspace are part of a clear and sustained pattern of behaviour: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 18 September 2025

Ambassador Holland sets out a clear pattern of behaviour from Russia that appears designed to undermine efforts to deliver peace in Ukraine, including...

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UK condemns Russian violations of NATO airspace and confirms support for Poland, Romania and Ukraine: UK Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 18 September 2025

Ambassador Neil Holland condemns Russian airspace violations as reckless, provocative and dangerous, regardless of intent. Russia should not underesti...

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We encourage the Syrian government to continue to prioritise women’s meaningful participation in the political transition and ensure a representative and inclusive political process: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 17 September 2025

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria....

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

We must ensure AI strengthens peace and security: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

UK continues to demand accountability for Russian violations of NATO airspace; Russia is undermining regional security: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's illegal and unprovoked war of aggression is not just a test of Ukrainian resilience and security; it is an assault on the United Nations Charter and its most foundational principles: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Joint statement: offer to assist with treatments of patients from Gaza in the Occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Item 4 General Debate

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on Nicaragua

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Joint G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement 23 September 2025

UN Human Rights Council 60: Syria Core Group Statement for the Item 4 General Debate

After two years of bloodshed, I believe the world is united in wanting this awful war to end: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

We must step up our efforts to eliminate violence against women and girls, because everyone has the right to live in freedom from fear: UK Statement at the UNGA 80 side event on Beijing +30

UK formally recognises Palestinian State

UK Anti Corruption Champion visits British Virgin Islands

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Russian Federation

I stand before you today, beneath the emblem of the United Nations, to confirm the historic decision of the British government to recognise the state of Palestine: UK Statement at the High Level Conference for the Implementation of the Two State Solution

Government supports top students out of Gaza to take up UK scholarships

Russia’s imperialist warmongering is a threat to international peace and security: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

UN General Assembly: Foreign Secretary says global action will help drive UK government priorities

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with Group of Independent Experts on Belarus

Statement on the release of Peter and Barbara Reynolds from Afghanistan

OSCE Annual Progress Report on Gender Equality: UK statement, September 2025

UK sanctions Georgia linked supporters of Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine

New dark web portal launched to recruit spies to support UK security

The United Kingdom is committed to pursuing a diplomatic solution to ensure that Iran shall never seek, acquire or develop a nuclear weapon: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council

The UK voted for this resolution to demand urgent action to address the horrendous humanitarian situation in Gaza, bring the hostages home and end the conflict: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council

UK Response to the incoming Swiss OSCE Chairperson in Office: UK statement to the OSCE, September 2025

Russia's violations of sovereign airspace are part of a clear and sustained pattern of behaviour: UK statement to the OSCE

UK condemns Russian violations of NATO airspace and confirms support for Poland, Romania and Ukraine: UK Statement to the OSCE

We encourage the Syrian government to continue to prioritise women’s meaningful participation in the political transition and ensure a representative and inclusive political process: UK statement at the UN Security Council

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