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Second US UK Strategic Sanctions Dialogue: joint statement

Second US UK Strategic Sanctions Dialogue: joint statement

Wednesday, 08 May 2024

The UK government hosted a senior US government delegation for the second United States-UK Strategic Sanctions Dialogue. ...

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New UK Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa and Red Sea appointed: Alison Blackburne

New UK Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa and Red Sea appointed: Alison Blackburne

Wednesday, 08 May 2024

Alison Blackburne has replaced Sarah Montgomery OBE as the UK Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa and Red Sea. ...

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Russia loses 899 soldiers a day in complete disregard for the lives of its own soldiers:  UK statement to the OSCE

Russia loses 899 soldiers a day in complete disregard for the lives of its own soldiers: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 08 May 2024

UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says Russia’s human wave attacks are a grotesque approach that demonstrates the depths to which Putin will go to...

Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on Vietnam

Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on Vietnam

Wednesday, 08 May 2024

Statement from the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley, at Vietnam's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council. ...

The fighting in Sudan must end now: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The fighting in Sudan must end now: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 07 May 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan....

Government teams up with football bosses to kick off Euro 2024

Government teams up with football bosses to kick off Euro 2024

Tuesday, 07 May 2024

The Foreign Secretary, along with England and Scotland bosses, looks ahead to Euro 2024. Fans are advised to check travel information before heading o...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Madagascar: Patrick Lynch

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Madagascar: Patrick Lynch

Tuesday, 07 May 2024

Mr Patrick Lynch has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Madagascar in succession to Mr David Ashley....

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Minister for Europe calls out Russian attempts to erase Ukrainian culture, during UK German forum for cultural co operation

Minister for Europe calls out Russian attempts to erase Ukrainian culture, during UK German forum for cultural co operation

Monday, 06 May 2024

London hosts to the UK-Germany Cultural Commission for the first time in over 30 years, and Minister for Europe emphasises culture’s role in Ukraine w...

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Lety Holocaust memorial opening ceremony in Czechia: Lord Pickles’ speech

Lety Holocaust memorial opening ceremony in Czechia: Lord Pickles’ speech

Monday, 06 May 2024

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Chair Lord Pickles welcomed the transformation of the former concentration camp from an industrial pig fa...

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to El Salvador: Ramin Navai

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to El Salvador: Ramin Navai

Monday, 06 May 2024

Mr Ramin Navai has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador in succession to Mr David Lelliott OBE....

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UK and allies sanction prolific cyber hacker

UK and allies sanction prolific cyber hacker

Monday, 06 May 2024

The UK, US and Australia have sanctioned a senior leader of cyber-crime gang LockBit. ...

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The detonation of even a single nuclear weapon in space could destroy a significant proportion of satellites in orbit around Earth: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

The detonation of even a single nuclear weapon in space could destroy a significant proportion of satellites in orbit around Earth: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Monday, 06 May 2024

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN General Assembly debate on the Outer Space Treaty. ...

Closing the financing gap to rescue the SDGs matters for all our 2030 Agenda objectives: UK statement at the UN

Closing the financing gap to rescue the SDGs matters for all our 2030 Agenda objectives: UK statement at the UN

Sunday, 05 May 2024

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the ECOSOC Financing for Development Forum....

UK and Saudi Arabia to step up vital aid funding for conflict hit areas

UK and Saudi Arabia to step up vital aid funding for conflict hit areas

Sunday, 05 May 2024

The UK and Saudi Arabia set to significantly increase cooperation on joint humanitarian and development programmes around the world....

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Russia's impact on global food security: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's impact on global food security: UK statement to the OSCE

Friday, 03 May 2024

Justin Addison, Second Secretary at the UK Delegation to the OSCE, addresses the OSCE's Economic and Environmental Forum First Preparatory Meeting....

Opening of the  British High Commission Dodoma Office: Deputy Foreign Secretary’s speech

Opening of the British High Commission Dodoma Office: Deputy Foreign Secretary’s speech

Thursday, 02 May 2024

Deputy Foreign Secretary Andrew Mitchell gave a speech as he officially opened the British High Commission Dodoma Office in Tanzania. ...

UK sanctions extremist groups and individuals for settler violence in the West Bank

UK sanctions extremist groups and individuals for settler violence in the West Bank

Thursday, 02 May 2024

The UK has imposed new sanctions on extremist groups and individuals for inciting and perpetrating settler violence in the West Bank....

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UK joins partners in condemnation of malicious cyber activity by Russian Intelligence Services: UK government statement

UK joins partners in condemnation of malicious cyber activity by Russian Intelligence Services: UK government statement

Thursday, 02 May 2024

The United Kingdom has joined with its international partners to condemn malicious cyber activity by the Russian Intelligence Services....

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UK statement to the OSCE on developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 2024

UK statement to the OSCE on developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 2024

Thursday, 02 May 2024

The UK expresses concern about recent developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and underlines the important role of the OSCE Mission in strengthening i...

Russia is suppressing the freedom of religion or belief in Ukraine:  UK statement to OSCE

Russia is suppressing the freedom of religion or belief in Ukraine: UK statement to OSCE

Thursday, 02 May 2024

As Orthodox Christians in Ukraine prepare to mark Easter, Ambassador Holland raises Russia's suppression of freedom of religion and calls for an end t...

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Tajikistan: Katherine Smitton

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Tajikistan: Katherine Smitton

Wednesday, 01 May 2024

Katherine Smitton has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Tajikistan, in succession to Timothy Marschall Jones....

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Foreign Secretary visits Ukraine after UK's multi year commitment to deliver £3 billion of military support

Foreign Secretary visits Ukraine after UK's multi year commitment to deliver £3 billion of military support

Wednesday, 01 May 2024

The Foreign Secretary visited Ukraine to reiterate the UK's unequivocal support for the Ukrainian people....

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Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on Uruguay

Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on Uruguay

Wednesday, 01 May 2024

The UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and the UN, Simon Manley, delivered a statement at Uruguay's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Right...

Minister for Europe’s meeting with Evgenia Kara Murza, May 2024

Minister for Europe’s meeting with Evgenia Kara Murza, May 2024

Tuesday, 30 April 2024

The UK Minister of State for Europe, Nusrat Ghani, met with Evgenia Kara-Murza to discuss the imprisonment of her husband, Vladimir Kara-Murza....

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The people of the West Bank and Gaza must be given the political horizon of a credible route to a Palestinian state: UK statement at the UN General Assembly
Technology is rapidly changing how we communicate, and amplifying the spread of mis and disinformation: UK statement at the UN

Technology is rapidly changing how we communicate, and amplifying the spread of mis and disinformation: UK statement at the UN

Tuesday, 30 April 2024

Statement by UK Spokesperson to the UN Mungo Woodifield at the UN Committee on Information General Debate. ...

UK sanctions corrupt politicians in Uganda who stole from vulnerable communities

UK sanctions corrupt politicians in Uganda who stole from vulnerable communities

Tuesday, 30 April 2024

The UK has imposed sanctions on Ugandan politicians charged with corruption ...

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Minister for Europe to underline UK support for Moldova amid growing Russian aggression

Minister for Europe to underline UK support for Moldova amid growing Russian aggression

Monday, 29 April 2024

UK Minister for Europe Nusrat Ghani hosts the third UK-Moldova Strategic Dialogue in London. ...

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We fully support efforts to promote reconciliation for the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We fully support efforts to promote reconciliation for the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 29 April 2024

Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on Bosnia and Herzegovina....

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Guatemala and non resident Ambassador to Honduras: Juliana Correa

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Guatemala and non resident Ambassador to Honduras: Juliana Correa

Monday, 29 April 2024

Ms Juliana Correa has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Guatemala and non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Honduras....

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