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IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA, November 2024: E3 statement

IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA, November 2024: E3 statement

Thursday, 21 November 2024

France, Germany and the UK (E3) gave a joint statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on Iran’s implementation of...

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UK cracks down on dirty money with fresh sanctions

UK cracks down on dirty money with fresh sanctions

Thursday, 21 November 2024

UK sanctions kleptocrats, firing starting gun on a new Foreign Secretary campaign against dirty money...

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UK statement following Kimberley Process Plenary in Dubai

UK statement following Kimberley Process Plenary in Dubai

Thursday, 21 November 2024

The UK issued a statement following the conclusion of the 2024 Kimberley Process Plenary....

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To achieve a lasting peace in Syria, we must empower ordinary Syrians, rather than the regime and its backers: UK statement at the UN Security Council

To achieve a lasting peace in Syria, we must empower ordinary Syrians, rather than the regime and its backers: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 21 November 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria....

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UK’s Defence Senior Advisor ends visit to Lebanon

UK’s Defence Senior Advisor ends visit to Lebanon

Thursday, 21 November 2024

We reaffirmed the UK’s ongoing support to the Lebanese Armed Forces, as the sole legitimate defender of Lebanon....

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UK joins Brazil’s Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty and announces investment in global food security

UK joins Brazil’s Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty and announces investment in global food security

Thursday, 21 November 2024

The UK confirms its membership of the Brazil-led Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty and announces global food security investment....

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All stakeholders must work towards a secure and stable Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council

All stakeholders must work towards a secure and stable Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 20 November 2024

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

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Nuclear safeguards: AUKUS statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, November 2024

Nuclear safeguards: AUKUS statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, November 2024

Wednesday, 20 November 2024

Statement on behalf of Australia, the UK and the US to the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors on IAEA safeguards and AUKUS...

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UK signs new agreements on migration, defence & security with Moldova

UK signs new agreements on migration, defence & security with Moldova

Wednesday, 20 November 2024

Foreign Secretary signs new Readmissions Agreement and Defence and Security Partnership whilst on visit to Moldova. ...

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Ukraine remains resilient 1000 days after Russia’s illegal war of aggression: UK statement to the OSCE

Ukraine remains resilient 1000 days after Russia’s illegal war of aggression: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 20 November 2024

UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says Russia’s war of aggression has been a strategic miscalculation that is exacting a heavy toll on Russia’s mi...

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Change of His Majesty’s Consul General to Jerusalem: Helen Winterton

Change of His Majesty’s Consul General to Jerusalem: Helen Winterton

Wednesday, 20 November 2024

Ms Helen Winterton has been appointed His Majesty’s Consul-General to Jerusalem....

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We voted for this resolution as an expression of our determination to end this war, stop the suffering in Gaza and secure the immediate release of the hostages: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

We voted for this resolution as an expression of our determination to end this war, stop the suffering in Gaza and secure the immediate release of the hostages: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 20 November 2024

UK explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on the E10 draft UN Securit...

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The unsealing of new arrest warrants is a key step in providing justice for war crimes victims in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The unsealing of new arrest warrants is a key step in providing justice for war crimes victims in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 19 November 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya....

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Joint Declaration by the Foreign Ministers of Germany, France, Poland, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom in Warsaw, 19 November

Joint Declaration by the Foreign Ministers of Germany, France, Poland, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom in Warsaw, 19 November

Tuesday, 19 November 2024

The Foreign Ministers of the Weimar Triangle from Germany, France and Poland discussed European security with the Foreign Ministers of Italy, Spain an...

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Sentencing of the NSL45 in Hong Kong: UK statement

Sentencing of the NSL45 in Hong Kong: UK statement

Tuesday, 19 November 2024

Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Catherine West, issued a statement on the sentencing the NSL45 activists and former politicians in Hong Kong....

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UK sanctions perpetrators of Russia’s forced deportation and brainwashing of Ukrainian children on 1000th day of full scale invasion of Ukraine

UK sanctions perpetrators of Russia’s forced deportation and brainwashing of Ukrainian children on 1000th day of full scale invasion of Ukraine

Tuesday, 19 November 2024

UK sanctions those involved in Russia’s systematic attempt to erase Ukrainian cultural and national identity....

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Putin only responds to strength. We must stand as strong as the Ukrainian people: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Putin only responds to strength. We must stand as strong as the Ukrainian people: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 18 November 2024

Statement by the Rt Hon David Lammy MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, at the UN Security Council meeting on pe...

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UK Co Sponsored Conference on Holocaust Distortion and Education in Bucharest

UK Co Sponsored Conference on Holocaust Distortion and Education in Bucharest

Monday, 18 November 2024

The conference brought together experts on law, tech, and Holocaust remembrance and education, with a focus on the challenges and opportunities posed ...

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Nigeria's WTO Trade Policy Review: UK Statement, November 2024

Nigeria's WTO Trade Policy Review: UK Statement, November 2024

Monday, 18 November 2024

The UK's Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and UN in Geneva, Simon Manley, gave a statement during Nigeria's Trade Policy...

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UK Co Sponsored Conference on Holocaust Distortion and Education in Bucharest: Lord Pickles Speech

UK Co Sponsored Conference on Holocaust Distortion and Education in Bucharest: Lord Pickles Speech

Monday, 18 November 2024

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Chair Lord Pickles addressed the challenges posed to Holocaust memory by generative AI and other emerging...

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UK sanctions Iran for aiding Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine, as Foreign Secretary chairs UN Security Council

UK sanctions Iran for aiding Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine, as Foreign Secretary chairs UN Security Council

Monday, 18 November 2024

The UK has announced further measures against Iran in response to its transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia, aiding its war in Ukraine. This follow...

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There is no excuse for Israeli restrictions on humanitarian aid: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

There is no excuse for Israeli restrictions on humanitarian aid: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 18 November 2024

Statement by the Rt Hon David Lammy MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, at the UN Security Council meeting on th...

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This Russian veto condemns Africans to further killing, rape and starvation in Sudan’s brutal civil war: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council

This Russian veto condemns Africans to further killing, rape and starvation in Sudan’s brutal civil war: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council

Monday, 18 November 2024

Explanation of vote by the Rt Hon David Lammy MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, at the UN Security Council mee...

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UK to strengthen partnership with global family to tackle shared challenges

UK to strengthen partnership with global family to tackle shared challenges

Monday, 18 November 2024

Minister for the Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty will welcome elected leaders and ministers from across the 14 Overseas Territories to the Joint...

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International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law: UK Statement to the OSCE Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, 2024

International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law: UK Statement to the OSCE Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, 2024

Monday, 18 November 2024

Hazel Cameron, Head of the FCDO Human Rights Department, expresses the UK’s commitment to international law and its ironclad support for Ukraine. ...

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UK doubles aid for Sudan and neighbouring countries facing the worst humanitarian crisis of the decade

UK doubles aid for Sudan and neighbouring countries facing the worst humanitarian crisis of the decade

Sunday, 17 November 2024

The UK has announced an aid package for Sudan and neighbouring countries. ...

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Nuclear safeguards and the NPT: AUKUS Side Event, July 2024

Nuclear safeguards and the NPT: AUKUS Side Event, July 2024

Friday, 15 November 2024

Combined Statements of the UK, Australia, and the US on AUKUS from the NPT PrepCom AUKUS Side Event...

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Lord Collins appointed Special Representative on PSVI

Lord Collins appointed Special Representative on PSVI

Friday, 15 November 2024

Lord Collins has been appointed the new United Kingdom Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict (PSVI)....

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We must work together in these committees to protect our citizens and prevent the spread of terrorism: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We must work together in these committees to protect our citizens and prevent the spread of terrorism: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 14 November 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on 1267/1989/2253 Committee, 1...

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Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 14 November 2024: joint statement

Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 14 November 2024: joint statement

Thursday, 14 November 2024

The UK government and European Commission gave a joint statement following the 15th meeting of the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights....

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Environment Agency Southern Water admits sea pollution

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office We must step up efforts together to safeguard international waterways from disruption: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Central Arbitration Committee How to submit applications and complaints to the CAC

Trade Remedies Authority Welded tubes and pipes expiry review reaches initial findings

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology UK backs company building breakthrough AI that can discover new knowledge

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street PM speech at USDAW conference: 27 April 2026

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Bluetongue: latest situation

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Launch of clinical trial reforms

Veterinary Medicines Directorate VMD clarifies packaging requirements for general sales medicines

Immigration Advice Authority Latest updates: April 2026 newsletter

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