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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....

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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....

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

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

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....

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

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...

Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2025: UK closing statement

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....

Foreign Office warnings for Brits expanded for methanol poisoning

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

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...

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

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

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

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....

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

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 - ...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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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