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FCDO Statement on Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia

FCDO Statement on Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia

Tuesday, 21 July 2026

An FCDO statement on recent Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia, including plans to impose a maritime blockade....

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The UK welcomes the inaugural meeting of the Syrian People’s Assembly: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK welcomes the inaugural meeting of the Syrian People’s Assembly: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Statement by Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria....

Statement from Ed Miliband on his appointment as Foreign Secretary

Statement from Ed Miliband on his appointment as Foreign Secretary

Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Ed Miliband outlined his priorities following his appointment as Foreign Secretary on 20 July 2026...

The UK remains committed to supporting a Haitian led pathway to sustainable peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK remains committed to supporting a Haitian led pathway to sustainable peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Haiti....

WTO General Council July 2026: UK Statements

WTO General Council July 2026: UK Statements

Friday, 17 July 2026

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

Twelfth anniversary of the downing of Flight MH17: Joint statement to the OSCE

Twelfth anniversary of the downing of Flight MH17: Joint statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 16 July 2026

The UK and eight other countries marked twelve years since the downing of Flight MH17, stressing their unwavering commitment to truth, justice and acc...

Russia’s aggression is the root cause of insecurity: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s aggression is the root cause of insecurity: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 16 July 2026

Ambassador Holland said Russia alone caused this war through its illegal use of force against Ukraine. NATO and international support for Ukraine are ...

31st anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2026

31st anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2026

Thursday, 16 July 2026

Deputy Ambassador James Ford honours the memory of those killed in the Srebrenica genocide, underlines the UK's support for BiH’s stability, sovereign...

Hybrid threats in the OSCE region: UK statement to the OSCE

Hybrid threats in the OSCE region: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 16 July 2026

Ambassador Holland updates on the National Security (State Threats) Act 2026 and the recent UK and EU joint cyber sanctions package. ...

UK sanctions illicit gold networks fuelling Sudan’s war amid crisis around El Obeid

UK sanctions illicit gold networks fuelling Sudan’s war amid crisis around El Obeid

Thursday, 16 July 2026

The UK has sanctioned those suspected of being linked to financing, procurement, and commercial networks fuelling the Sudan conflict....

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Europe’s investment in defence is a response to Russian aggression: UK statement to the OSCE

Europe’s investment in defence is a response to Russian aggression: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 16 July 2026

UK Counsellor for Politico-Military Affairs, Ankur Narayan, rejects Russia’s attempts to portray increased European defence spending and NATO readines...

Justice and accountability remain important to international efforts in Sudan: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Justice and accountability remain important to international efforts in Sudan: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

Statement by Legal Adviser Colin McIntyre at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan....

The UK reaffirms its full commitment to implementation of the 2016 Peace Agreement in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK reaffirms its full commitment to implementation of the 2016 Peace Agreement in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

Statement by Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Colombia....

The United Kingdom remains committed to accelerating progress on the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals: UK national statement at the High level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

The United Kingdom remains committed to accelerating progress on the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals: UK national statement at the High level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

Statement by Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development....

UK government launches campaign with survivors and families to prevent methanol poisoning tragedies abroad

UK government launches campaign with survivors and families to prevent methanol poisoning tragedies abroad

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

Travelling Brits urged to ‘Know the Signs’ following cases of death and serious illness overseas....

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FCDO summons Iranian Chargé d'Affaires over Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Qods Force’s role in directing attacks by proxy groups

FCDO summons Iranian Chargé d'Affaires over Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Qods Force’s role in directing attacks by proxy groups

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Iranian Chargé d'Affaires in London in response to the Islamic Revolutionary G...

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We remain concerned by the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation across West Africa and the Sahel: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We remain concerned by the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation across West Africa and the Sahel: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Statement by Jess Jambert-Gray, Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on West Africa and the Sahel....

Joint Statement of G7 Foreign Ministers on El Obeid (Sudan)

Joint Statement of G7 Foreign Ministers on El Obeid (Sudan)

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

A statement by G7 Foreign Ministers on El Obeid calling for the immediate protection of civilians, unhindered humanitarian access, and a cessation of ...

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UK creates first envoy role to support British nationals detained abroad

UK creates first envoy role to support British nationals detained abroad

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Former Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt will support British nationals in the most difficult and complex cases....

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Joint Statement on the launch of the United Nations Horizon Fund for the Occupied Palestinian Territories: 13 July 2026

Joint Statement on the launch of the United Nations Horizon Fund for the Occupied Palestinian Territories: 13 July 2026

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Joint statement from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom on the launch of the United Nations Hori...

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UK finalises historic treaty with EU to secure economic future of Gibraltar

UK finalises historic treaty with EU to secure economic future of Gibraltar

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Minister of State Stephen Doughty signs UK-EU Treaty on Gibraltar with EU Commissioner Maroš Šef?ovi? in Brussels....

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The United Kingdom condemns in the strongest terms today’s Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom condemns in the strongest terms today’s Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 13 July 2026

Statement by Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen....

UK sanctions Iran linked criminal group that publicly claimed responsibility for recent attacks on Jewish locations

UK sanctions Iran linked criminal group that publicly claimed responsibility for recent attacks on Jewish locations

Monday, 13 July 2026

Statement from the Foreign Secretary on the sanctioning of Islamic Movement of Companions of the Right (IMCR)....

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UK backs Gaza recovery as Foreign Secretary urges renewed push for peace

UK backs Gaza recovery as Foreign Secretary urges renewed push for peace

Monday, 13 July 2026

The UK has announced £10 million to support Palestinian-led early recovery efforts in Gaza and joined an international initiative to help coordinate f...

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UK–Australia Strategic Dialogue on Gender Equality: joint statement, May 2026

UK–Australia Strategic Dialogue on Gender Equality: joint statement, May 2026

Monday, 13 July 2026

The governments of Australia and the United Kingdom gave a joint statement following the third UK–Australia Strategic Dialogue on Gender Equality on 4...

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Climate Resilience Finance Summit, June 2026: Baroness Chapman's opening speech

Climate Resilience Finance Summit, June 2026: Baroness Chapman's opening speech

Monday, 13 July 2026

The Minister for Development set out the need to scale up finance for climate resilience and outlined new UK initiatives to support vulnerable countri...

UK and EU strike Russian cyber networks with new sanctions

UK and EU strike Russian cyber networks with new sanctions

Monday, 13 July 2026

UK and EU?hit back with first joint cyber sanctions package...

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E3 Statement on Iranian Attacks

E3 Statement on Iranian Attacks

Sunday, 12 July 2026

A statement by the E3 (UK, France & Germany) on Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and countries in the region....

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Foreign Secretary Statement on the death of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Foreign Secretary Statement on the death of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Sunday, 12 July 2026

Foreign Secretary Statement on the death of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani...

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Joint statement on the tenth anniversary of the Philippines China South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award

Joint statement on the tenth anniversary of the Philippines China South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award

Saturday, 11 July 2026

The UK has signed a joint statement marking the tenth anniversary of the Arbitral Tribunal Award on the South China Sea....

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