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World Trade Organization General Council March 2024: UK Statements

World Trade Organization General Council March 2024: UK Statements

Tuesday, 26 March 2024

Statements by Simon Manley, the United Kingdom’s Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN. Delivered on 21 and 22 March 2024....

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We need to begin to focus on how we chart the way towards a sustainable peace, without a return to fighting: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We need to begin to focus on how we chart the way towards a sustainable peace, without a return to fighting: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 26 March 2024

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

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3rd UK Brunei Strategic Dialogue: joint statement

3rd UK Brunei Strategic Dialogue: joint statement

Tuesday, 26 March 2024

UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, hosted Foreign Minister II of Brunei Darussalam, Dato Erywan, for a Strategic Dialogue in Lond...

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FCDO summons Chinese Chargé d'Affaires over malicious cyber activity

FCDO summons Chinese Chargé d'Affaires over malicious cyber activity

Tuesday, 26 March 2024

The Chargé d'Affaires at the Chinese Embassy attended the summons after attribution of cyber attacks to Chinese state-affiliated individuals and organ...

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The UK has long called for an immediate humanitarian pause leading to a sustainable ceasefire, as the fastest way to get hostages out and aid in: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK has long called for an immediate humanitarian pause leading to a sustainable ceasefire, as the fastest way to get hostages out and aid in: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 25 March 2024

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

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UK donation to the International Criminal Court’s Special Fund for Security will help to protect the Court from future cyber attacks

UK donation to the International Criminal Court’s Special Fund for Security will help to protect the Court from future cyber attacks

Monday, 25 March 2024

Today, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad announced the UK’s voluntary contribution of £300,000 to the International Criminal Court’s Special Fund for Security, the s...

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UN Human Rights Council 55: Joint Statement on Sudan Humanitarian Access

UN Human Rights Council 55: Joint Statement on Sudan Humanitarian Access

Monday, 25 March 2024

Joint Statement on behalf of 44 countries on Sudan Humanitarian Access for the Item 4 General Debate. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative t...

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UK continues global fight to end TB around the world

UK continues global fight to end TB around the world

Sunday, 24 March 2024

A £4 million funding boost from the UK will help test new approaches to increase the number of people diagnosed and treated for tuberculosis (TB)....

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President Putin is creating a Russia that is geared for constant war: UK statement at the UN Security Council

President Putin is creating a Russia that is geared for constant war: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 22 March 2024

Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Thomas Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security....

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UK and others invoke Vienna Mechanism on political prisoners in Russia: Joint Statement to the OSCE

UK and others invoke Vienna Mechanism on political prisoners in Russia: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Friday, 22 March 2024

UK and 40 other countries invoke the OSCE Vienna Mechanism in respect of serious human rights concerns including arbitrary detention and political rep...

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25th Anniversary of the NATO Response to the Humanitarian Crisis in Kosovo: UK statement to the OSCE, March 2024

25th Anniversary of the NATO Response to the Humanitarian Crisis in Kosovo: UK statement to the OSCE, March 2024

Friday, 22 March 2024

On the 25th anniversary of the NATO response to the humanitarian crisis in Kosovo, Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown underlines the UK's commitment to b...

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Report by the Co ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities: UK response, March 2024

Report by the Co ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities: UK response, March 2024

Friday, 22 March 2024

Deputy Ambassador Brown raises concern of the continued devastating economic and environmental effects of Russia’s brutal and illegal war of aggressio...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Bulgaria: Nathaniel Copsey

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Bulgaria: Nathaniel Copsey

Friday, 22 March 2024

Mr Nathaniel Copsey has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Bulgaria in succession to Dr Rob Dixon....

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We voted yes on the need for an immediate and sustained ceasefire to protect civilians in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We voted yes on the need for an immediate and sustained ceasefire to protect civilians in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 22 March 2024

Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza....

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UK condemns Russia's failure to uphold OSCE commitments: UK statement to the OSCE

UK condemns Russia's failure to uphold OSCE commitments: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 21 March 2024

UK condemns electoral violations in Russia as well as breaches of Ukrainian sovereignty in conducting illegal elections on Ukrainian territory....

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To achieve sustainable peace in Syria, the Assad regime must engage in the political process: UK statement at the UN Security Council

To achieve sustainable peace in Syria, the Assad regime must engage in the political process: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 21 March 2024

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

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Panama: James Dauris

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Panama: James Dauris

Thursday, 21 March 2024

Mr James Dauris has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Panama in succession to Mr Tim Stew MBE....

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Report of the Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, March 2024: UK response

Report of the Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, March 2024: UK response

Thursday, 21 March 2024

Ambassador Holland responds to the report presentation by Ambassador Brian Aggeler, Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina....

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Tolerance and Non Discrimination: Joint statement to the OSCE

Tolerance and Non Discrimination: Joint statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 21 March 2024

UK and four other countries tell the OSCE that no one should ever be a victim of hatred because of their religion or belief....

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Russia is conducting a brutal campaign of human rights violations and resorting to disinformation to justify its aggression: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia is conducting a brutal campaign of human rights violations and resorting to disinformation to justify its aggression: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 21 March 2024

As Ambassador Holland marks 10 years since Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea, Russia's repressive measures in Crimea have become a blueprint for i...

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Troika statement on South Sudan Elections 2024

Troika statement on South Sudan Elections 2024

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

The Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States) have reaffirmed their call for peaceful elections in South Sudan....

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UN Human Rights Council 55: Item 4 General Debate

UN Human Rights Council 55: Item 4 General Debate

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

UK Statement for Item 4 General Debate, delivered at HRC55 by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and the UN, Simon Manley. ...

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The risk of famine in Sudan is of extreme concern: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The risk of famine in Sudan is of extreme concern: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

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

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UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement for Fact Finding Mission on Venezuela

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement for Fact Finding Mission on Venezuela

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

Statement for Interactive Dialogue with the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representativ...

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UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on situation of human rights in Belarus

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on situation of human rights in Belarus

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s report on situation of human rights in Belarus. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights A...

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Prosperity and stability top of the agenda as Foreign and Defence Secretaries travel to Australia

Prosperity and stability top of the agenda as Foreign and Defence Secretaries travel to Australia

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

The Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary head to Australia for annual AUKMIN ministerial meeting. ...

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Foreign Secretary pushes for closer cooperation with Thailand

Foreign Secretary pushes for closer cooperation with Thailand

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

David Cameron heads to Thailand, one of the biggest economies in South East Asia, for his first visit as Foreign Secretary to the Indo-Pacific region....

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Largest UK aid delivery enters Gaza to feed 275,000 people

Largest UK aid delivery enters Gaza to feed 275,000 people

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

UK funding to World Food Programme supports major aid delivery in Gaza via Jordanian land corridor....

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Women cannot realise their potential in business, in politics, in life, if they do not have control over their own bodies: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Women cannot realise their potential in business, in politics, in life, if they do not have control over their own bodies: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young at the UN General Assembly for the 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women....

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UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on Myanmar

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on Myanmar

Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Statement for the Special Rapporteur report on Myanmar, as delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French. ...

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Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Joint statement from Prime Minister Starmer and Prime Minister Carney of Canada on defence financing: 8 July 2026

Department for Business and Trade Update following negotiations on enhanced FTA with Turkey

Department for Culture, Media and Sport Royal Museums Greenwich Board Appointments and Reappointments

Department for Education Crackdown on profiteers through children’s social care shake-up

HM Land Registry Contractual Control Agreements

Defence Infrastructure Organisation Overhaul underway at RAF Brize Norton: £180 million revamp to keep UK Air Mobility moving

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Nerandomilast (Jascayd) approved to treat adult patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis

Department for Business and Trade UK to become world’s fastest market to commercialise innovation with regulatory shake-up

Cabinet Office Social housing fraud to be tackled under industry-first government partnership with Airbnb

The Charity Commission One in four charities directly affected by divisions, according to new research

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