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Presidential Elections in Azerbaijan, 2024: UK statement to the OSCE

Presidential Elections in Azerbaijan, 2024: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 15 February 2024

Ambassador Neil Holland thanks the ODIHR mission for observing the Presidential election that took place on 7 February in Azerbaijan. ...

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The international community is united in our support for Ukraine, no amount of Russian disinformation will break that: UK statement to the OSCE

The international community is united in our support for Ukraine, no amount of Russian disinformation will break that: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 15 February 2024

Ambassador Neil Holland underlines steadfast international support for Ukraine and calls out Russia’s blatant violation of international law and futil...

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The Yemeni people deserve nothing less than recovery and sustainable peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The Yemeni people deserve nothing less than recovery and sustainable peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 14 February 2024

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen....

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The UK will continue supporting Ukraine as long as Russia persists with its imperial conquest: UK statement to the OSCE

The UK will continue supporting Ukraine as long as Russia persists with its imperial conquest: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 14 February 2024

UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says that Russia abandons the position of a responsible global power by breaking sanctions it previously support...

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The Third Conference for Landlocked Developing Countries is an opportunity for action: UK statement at the UN

The Third Conference for Landlocked Developing Countries is an opportunity for action: UK statement at the UN

Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Statement by Ambassador Tom Woodroffe at the first session of the Preparatory Committee of the Third Conference for Landlocked Developing Countries....

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Foreign Secretary visits Eastern Europe to shore up support for Ukraine and tackle illegal migration

Foreign Secretary visits Eastern Europe to shore up support for Ukraine and tackle illegal migration

Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Foreign Secretary David Cameron visits Bulgaria and Poland to shore up support for Ukraine and promote action to tackle illegal migration....

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Climate change, environmental degradation and biodiversity loss are exacerbating conflict: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Climate change, environmental degradation and biodiversity loss are exacerbating conflict: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Climate, Food Security and Conflict. ...

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The UK will continue to stand with Ukraine, defend the Charter and call out Russian disinformation: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

The UK will continue to stand with Ukraine, defend the Charter and call out Russian disinformation: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 12 February 2024

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

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Independent Commission for Aid Impact: new commissioners appointed

Independent Commission for Aid Impact: new commissioners appointed

Monday, 12 February 2024

Liz Ditchburn and Harold Freeman have been appointed as part-time commissioners for the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI)....

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Middle East Minister embarks on Gulf visit

Middle East Minister embarks on Gulf visit

Monday, 12 February 2024

Middle East Minister Lord Ahmad embarks on Gulf tour to build momentum towards lasting peace and security in the region....

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UK sanctions extremist settlers in the West Bank

UK sanctions extremist settlers in the West Bank

Monday, 12 February 2024

The UK announces new sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers who have violently attacked Palestinians in the West Bank. ...

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Change of British High Commissioner to Rwanda: Alison Thorpe

Change of British High Commissioner to Rwanda: Alison Thorpe

Monday, 12 February 2024

Ms Alison Thorpe has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Rwanda....

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Repression in Belarus: joint statement to the OSCE, February 2024

Repression in Belarus: joint statement to the OSCE, February 2024

Friday, 09 February 2024

The UK joins other participating States in expressing concern regarding the absence of conditions for free and fair elections in Belarus, and the ongo...

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Azerbaijan presidential election 2024: UK statement

Azerbaijan presidential election 2024: UK statement

Friday, 09 February 2024

A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson has commented following ODIHR’s preliminary findings on the recent Presidential election in ...

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Pakistan elections 2024: Foreign Secretary's statement

Pakistan elections 2024: Foreign Secretary's statement

Friday, 09 February 2024

The Foreign Secretary gave a statement on elections in Pakistan....

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Russia’s unprovoked, illegal war is an attack on Ukraine, a sovereign, democratic state and an attack on the OSCE's founding principles: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s unprovoked, illegal war is an attack on Ukraine, a sovereign, democratic state and an attack on the OSCE's founding principles: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 08 February 2024

Ambassador Neil Holland welcomes the visit of OSCE Chair in Office, Foreign Minister Borg, to Ukraine and condemns Russia’s aggression which is in com...

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UK response to the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly: UK statement to the OSCE, February 2024

UK response to the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly: UK statement to the OSCE, February 2024

Thursday, 08 February 2024

Ambassador Neil Holland thanks the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly for the Assembly's important election observation role and enduring su...

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UK and Denmark establish voting rights treaty

UK and Denmark establish voting rights treaty

Thursday, 08 February 2024

New agreement enhances and protects the rights of British and Danish citizens to stand and vote in local elections in each other’s countries....

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UK & Malaysia: a modern, equal partnership, speech by Ailsa Terry CMG

UK & Malaysia: a modern, equal partnership, speech by Ailsa Terry CMG

Thursday, 08 February 2024

At the KSI Economic Club Diplomatic Dialogue, Ailsa Terry highlighted the UK and Malaysia's rich shared history and its development into a modern, equ...

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Current tensions reinforce the importance for Kosovo and Serbia to return to the EU facilitated dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Current tensions reinforce the importance for Kosovo and Serbia to return to the EU facilitated dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 08 February 2024

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

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The United Kingdom is clear that multilateralism is the best tool to tackle the shared challenges of the 21st century: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

The United Kingdom is clear that multilateralism is the best tool to tackle the shared challenges of the 21st century: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Wednesday, 07 February 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN General Assembly 54th plenary meeting 78th session. ...

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The quickest path to peace is for President Putin to end his illegal invasion of Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The quickest path to peace is for President Putin to end his illegal invasion of Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 06 February 2024

Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine. ...

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Iraq has the potential to play a strong stabilising role in the region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Iraq has the potential to play a strong stabilising role in the region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 06 February 2024

Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on Iraq....

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We condemn the multiple attacks by Iran aligned militant groups in Syria and Iraq: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We condemn the multiple attacks by Iran aligned militant groups in Syria and Iraq: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 05 February 2024

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East....

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UK reaffirms trade, investment, and economic commitments to Ghana

UK reaffirms trade, investment, and economic commitments to Ghana

Monday, 05 February 2024

The UK reaffirmed its commitment on strengthening trade, investment, and economic transformation in Ghana at the nineth UK-Ghana Business Council in A...

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Senegal’s delayed presidential elections: UK statement

Senegal’s delayed presidential elections: UK statement

Monday, 05 February 2024

The UK government has made a statement following the announcement of Senegal's delayed presidential elections....

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UK Minister in UAE for talks on building a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza

UK Minister in UAE for talks on building a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza

Monday, 05 February 2024

UK Minister Lord Ahmad returns to the Middle East to meet key regional partners to discuss the conflict in Israel and Gaza. ...

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We strongly condemn the ongoing violence harming civilians in Myanmar: joint statement at the UN Security Council

We strongly condemn the ongoing violence harming civilians in Myanmar: joint statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 05 February 2024

Joint statement?by the United Kingdom, Ecuador, France, Japan, Malta, Republic of Korea, Slovenia, Switzerland, and the United States....

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UK announces £100 million of new aid for over 3 million vulnerable people in Ethiopia as humanitarian crisis deepens

UK announces £100 million of new aid for over 3 million vulnerable people in Ethiopia as humanitarian crisis deepens

Monday, 05 February 2024

More than 3 million Ethiopians, including mothers and babies, will receive lifesaving help from the UK. ...

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The first UK EU Counter Terrorism Dialogue in Brussels

The first UK EU Counter Terrorism Dialogue in Brussels

Friday, 02 February 2024

The inaugural UK-EU Counter-Terrorism Dialogue took place in Brussels on 2 February 2024, to enhance cooperation on counter-terrorism....

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Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street PM to showcase how economic plan and trade deals deliver for working people

Committee on Fuel Poverty New appointment to the Committee on Fuel Poverty

Cyber & Specialist Operations Command Commander CSOC Commendations May 2026

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

Homes England Homes England backs Homes for Nature initiative to help drive sector-wide impact for environmental sustainability

UK Health Security Agency UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak

Maritime and Coastguard Agency Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches Yacht Unlimited Certificate of Competency

HM Treasury Banking reforms to boost investment by billions for British businesses

HM Treasury Consumer Credit Act reformed to protect consumers and support modern finance

Department for Education Education Secretary speech at Education World Forum

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