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Huge blow for Putin’s war machine as UK sanctions Russian oil

Huge blow for Putin’s war machine as UK sanctions Russian oil

Tuesday, 14 October 2025

Russia’s largest oil companies and global businesses propping up Putin’s illegal war have been hit by fresh sanctions as the UK moves to increase pres...

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Libya’s political impasse is simply not sustainable: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Libya’s political impasse is simply not sustainable: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 14 October 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya....

WTO General Council October 2025: UK Statement

WTO General Council October 2025: UK Statement

Tuesday, 14 October 2025

UK Statement at the World Trade Organization's General Council. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and the UN, Kumar Iyer. ...

UK and US take joint action to disrupt major online fraud network

UK and US take joint action to disrupt major online fraud network

Monday, 13 October 2025

Alongside the US Government, the UK has today sanctioned a network that operates illegal scam centres across Southeast Asia....

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Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2025: Statement by UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief

Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2025: Statement by UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief

Monday, 13 October 2025

UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, David Smith MP, condemns persecution on the basis of religion or belief. ...

Minister for the Middle East speech at Wilton Park conference on Gaza recovery and reconstruction

Minister for the Middle East speech at Wilton Park conference on Gaza recovery and reconstruction

Sunday, 12 October 2025

Full remarks from Minister for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer, to open the Wilton Park conference on Gaza's economic recovery and reconstruction co-...

The United Kingdom urges the parties in eastern DRC to continue to engage in the ongoing peace processes: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom urges the parties in eastern DRC to continue to engage in the ongoing peace processes: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Sunday, 12 October 2025

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo....

The UK stands in solidarity with the people of Venezuela and their right to democracy, freedom and human dignity: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK stands in solidarity with the people of Venezuela and their right to democracy, freedom and human dignity: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 10 October 2025

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on Venezuela....

The United Kingdom will not waver in its defence of human rights: UK Statement at the UN Third Committee

The United Kingdom will not waver in its defence of human rights: UK Statement at the UN Third Committee

Friday, 10 October 2025

Statement by Eleanor Sanders, Ambassador for Human Rights and Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations at the General Debate of the UN Th...

Presentation of the 2026 Unified Budget Proposal: UK statement to the OSCE

Presentation of the 2026 Unified Budget Proposal: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 09 October 2025

Ambassador Holland thanks the Secretary General for his presentation of the 2026 Unified Budget Proposal, and underlines the UK's commitment to suppor...

The stakes in Ukraine are high and should matter to us all:  UK statement to the OSCE

The stakes in Ukraine are high and should matter to us all: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 09 October 2025

Ambassador Holland explains what is at stake in Ukraine and why Russia’s narrative that it is on a path to an inevitable victory is false....

Foreign Secretary to put boosting security and tackling illegal migration at the heart of foreign policy during meeting of European partners

Foreign Secretary to put boosting security and tackling illegal migration at the heart of foreign policy during meeting of European partners

Wednesday, 08 October 2025

Foreign Secretary hosts meeting in Northern Ireland, focused on preserving security and stability in the Western Balkans.? ...

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Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2025: UK statement to opening session

Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2025: UK statement to opening session

Wednesday, 08 October 2025

Ambassador Neil Holland recalls the importance of OSCE commitments on human rights and fundamental freedoms and condemns Russia and Belarus. ...

International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law: UK statement to the OSCE Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, 2025

International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law: UK statement to the OSCE Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, 2025

Wednesday, 08 October 2025

UK condemns atrocities by Russian forces in Ukraine. ...

UK condemns Russian drone strike on Ukrainian civilian transport hub, a sign of Russia’s growing desperation: UK statement to the OSCE

UK condemns Russian drone strike on Ukrainian civilian transport hub, a sign of Russia’s growing desperation: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 08 October 2025

UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, condemns Russia’s drone strike on a Ukrainian train station, calling it a sign of growing desperation. Russi...

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Core Group Statement to introduce Item 10 Resolution on Somalia

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Core Group Statement to introduce Item 10 Resolution on Somalia

Wednesday, 08 October 2025

UK Core Group Statement to introduce Item 10 Resolution on Somalia. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Core Group Statement to introduce Item 3 Resolution on Slavery and Trafficking

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Core Group Statement to introduce Item 3 Resolution on Slavery and Trafficking

Wednesday, 08 October 2025

UK Core Group Statement to introduce Item 3 Resolution on Slavery and Trafficking. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders. ...

UK calls out Russian occupation of Georgian territory

UK calls out Russian occupation of Georgian territory

Tuesday, 07 October 2025

The UK has reaffirmed its support for Georgian sovereignty at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva and called out Russian occupation of Georgian terr...

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UK statement at the 76th session of the UNHCR Executive Committee

UK statement at the 76th session of the UNHCR Executive Committee

Tuesday, 07 October 2025

UK statement at the 76th session of the UNHCR Executive Committee delivered by Rurik Marsden, Deputy Director Partnerships. ...

The United Kingdom welcomes the sustained cooperation between the AU and the UN: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom welcomes the sustained cooperation between the AU and the UN: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 07 October 2025

Statement by Archie Young, UK Ambassador to the General Assembly, at the UN Security Council meeting on Cooperation between the UN and the African Uni...

Statement to the 110th Session of the Executive Council of the OPCW

Statement to the 110th Session of the Executive Council of the OPCW

Tuesday, 07 October 2025

Statement by His Excellency Chris Rampling, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the 110th Executiv...

The UK remains steadfast in our commitment to advancing the Women, Peace and Security agenda globally: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK remains steadfast in our commitment to advancing the Women, Peace and Security agenda globally: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 06 October 2025

Statement by Archie Young, UK Ambassador to the General Assembly, at the UN Security Council meeting on Women, Peace and Security. ...

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Core Group Statement to introduce Item 2 Resolution on Sudan

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Core Group Statement to introduce Item 2 Resolution on Sudan

Monday, 06 October 2025

UK Core Group Statement to introduce Item 2 Resolution on Sudan. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer....

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Core Group Statement to introduce Item 2 Resolution on Sri Lanka

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Core Group Statement to introduce Item 2 Resolution on Sri Lanka

Monday, 06 October 2025

UK Core Group Statement to introduce Item 2 Resolution on Sri Lanka. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer....

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Item 10 General Debate

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Item 10 General Debate

Friday, 03 October 2025

UK Statement for the Item 10 General Debate. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s Oral Update on Ukraine

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s Oral Update on Ukraine

Friday, 03 October 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s Oral Update on Ukraine. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sa...

The UK fully supports the 2016 Peace Agreement in Colombia, which remains one of the most successful peace processes of the past 50 years: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK fully supports the 2016 Peace Agreement in Colombia, which remains one of the most successful peace processes of the past 50 years: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 03 October 2025

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

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Cambodia

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Cambodia

Friday, 03 October 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Cambodia. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Technical Cooperation in Libya

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Technical Cooperation in Libya

Friday, 03 October 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Technical Cooperation in Libya. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Independent Expert on the Human Rights Situation in Somalia

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Independent Expert on the Human Rights Situation in Somalia

Thursday, 02 October 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Independent Expert on the human rights situation in Somalia. Delivered by the UK's Huma...

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