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Conflict remains a leading cause of hunger: Minister Chapman speech at launch of 2026 Global Report on Food Crises

Conflict remains a leading cause of hunger: Minister Chapman speech at launch of 2026 Global Report on Food Crises

Friday, 24 April 2026

Minister for Development Jenny Chapman gave a speech at the high-level ceremony to launch the 2026 Global Report on Food Crises in London...

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40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster: UK statement to the OSCE

40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster: UK statement to the OSCE

Friday, 24 April 2026

Deputy Ambassador James Ford marked the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster, honouring those affected and stressing the enduring human and envi...

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Stability and lasting peace can only be achieved if the efforts of the international community are matched with action by all Haitian stakeholders: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Stability and lasting peace can only be achieved if the efforts of the international community are matched with action by all Haitian stakeholders: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 23 April 2026

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

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Report by the Representative on Freedom of the Media to the OSCE Permanent Council: Joint Statement, April 2026

Report by the Representative on Freedom of the Media to the OSCE Permanent Council: Joint Statement, April 2026

Thursday, 23 April 2026

UK and others call for action to uphold safety of journalists and media freedom against a deteriorating background within some OSCE countries....

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Challenges to media freedom in the OSCE region: UK statement to the OSCE, April 2026

Challenges to media freedom in the OSCE region: UK statement to the OSCE, April 2026

Thursday, 23 April 2026

Ambassador Neil Holland recalls the vital contribution of media freedom to security in the OSCE region, and calls on Russia, Belarus and others to liv...

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Russia’s war against Ukraine and threats to OSCE security: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s war against Ukraine and threats to OSCE security: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 23 April 2026

Ambassador Holland condemned Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine, denounced recent Russian threats and intimidation at the OSCE, reaffirmed the UK’s ...

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We urge the international community to remain focused on supporting progress towards Syria’s economic recovery and long term stability: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We urge the international community to remain focused on supporting progress towards Syria’s economic recovery and long term stability: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

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

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We reiterate our commitment to an inclusive political process which safeguards Libya’s unity and stability: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We reiterate our commitment to an inclusive political process which safeguards Libya’s unity and stability: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

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

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We call for greater efforts to protect women and girls, and Indigenous and Afro Colombian communities in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We call for greater efforts to protect women and girls, and Indigenous and Afro Colombian communities in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

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

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World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund 2026 Spring Meetings, Development Committee plenary: Baroness Chapman's remarks

World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund 2026 Spring Meetings, Development Committee plenary: Baroness Chapman's remarks

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Minister for Development Baroness Chapman gave remarks at the Development Committee plenary during the World Bank Group and IMF 2026 Spring Meetings....

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Russia is the one that must de escalate and engage in meaningful dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Russia is the one that must de escalate and engage in meaningful dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 20 April 2026

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

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Tackling trafficking for forced criminality in cyber?scam operations: UK statement to the 26th Conference of the Alliance against Trafficking in Persons

Tackling trafficking for forced criminality in cyber?scam operations: UK statement to the 26th Conference of the Alliance against Trafficking in Persons

Monday, 20 April 2026

Emily Potts, Modern Slavery Advisor, highlights the UK's commitment to tackling modern slavery and human trafficking, particularly in light of the rap...

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Repression in Russia: UK and others express concern at Russian court’s decision to classify Memorial as an “extremist organization”: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Repression in Russia: UK and others express concern at Russian court’s decision to classify Memorial as an “extremist organization”: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Monday, 20 April 2026

UK and others condemn systematic repression of independent voices and civil society in the Russian Federation....

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Japan UK Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue 2026: joint statement

Japan UK Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue 2026: joint statement

Monday, 20 April 2026

The Foreign Secretary met Foreign Minister Motegi in Tokyo on 20 April 2026 for the tenth Japan-UK Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue....

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FCDO statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches: 19 April

FCDO statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches: 19 April

Sunday, 19 April 2026

Statement following ballistic missile launches by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 19 April....

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The only solution to the current crisis in South Sudan is through the immediate cessation of hostilities: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The only solution to the current crisis in South Sudan is through the immediate cessation of hostilities: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 17 April 2026

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

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Foreign Secretary statement on the Israel Lebanon ceasefire

Foreign Secretary statement on the Israel Lebanon ceasefire

Friday, 17 April 2026

Foreign Secretary statement welcoming the announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon...

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Attacks on international shipping in the Gulf have been deeply damaging for the world: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

Attacks on international shipping in the Gulf have been deeply damaging for the world: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

Friday, 17 April 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN General Assembly meeting on the use of the veto....

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New UK Aid for displaced people in Lebanon as Minister visits Beirut

New UK Aid for displaced people in Lebanon as Minister visits Beirut

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Minister for the Middle East in Lebanon on first visit since regional escalation and pledges new humanitarian funding...

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On Russian submarine activity in the Atlantic: Joint statement to the OSCE

On Russian submarine activity in the Atlantic: Joint statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Ambassador Holland updates on recent Russian activity in the Atlantic, speaking on behalf of Norway, the Netherlands and the UK. ...

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Russia’s approach to the Easter ceasefire demonstrates its contempt for peace: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s approach to the Easter ceasefire demonstrates its contempt for peace: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Ambassador Holland says Russia’s approach to the Easter ceasefire demonstrates its contempt for peace, highlighting thousands of ceasefire violations ...

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The United Kingdom condemns violence against UN peacekeepers who work tirelessly to protect international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom condemns violence against UN peacekeepers who work tirelessly to protect international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

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

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We can shape a world where every human being can live with dignity, safety, and choice: UK National Statement at the 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development

We can shape a world where every human being can live with dignity, safety, and choice: UK National Statement at the 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Statement by the UK Youth Delegate, at CPD 59....

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The United Kingdom remains concerned by the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Great Lakes region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom remains concerned by the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Great Lakes region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on the Great Lakes Region....

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UK boosts funding to local responders to help more than 1.8 million people in Sudan's humanitarian crisis 

UK boosts funding to local responders to help more than 1.8 million people in Sudan's humanitarian crisis 

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

UK to protect Sudan aid pledge and double funding to frontline responders as Foreign Secretary visits International Sudan Conference in Berlin....

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Recent Houthi attacks against Israel threaten to further destabilise the region and undermine Yemen’s security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Recent Houthi attacks against Israel threaten to further destabilise the region and undermine Yemen’s security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

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

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Today’s resolution strengthens measures to counter illicit oil exports in Libya: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Today’s resolution strengthens measures to counter illicit oil exports in Libya: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

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

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Lebanon: Joint Foreign Ministers' Statement, 14 April 2026

Lebanon: Joint Foreign Ministers' Statement, 14 April 2026

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

Statement on Lebanon by the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, ...

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WTO General Council March 2026: UK Statement Day 1 and Day 2

WTO General Council March 2026: UK Statement Day 1 and Day 2

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

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

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The UK supports EU UN coordination in maintaining international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK supports EU UN coordination in maintaining international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 13 April 2026

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

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Conflict remains a leading cause of hunger: Minister Chapman speech at launch of 2026 Global Report on Food Crises

National Space Operations Centre How we protected the UK and space in March 2026

Ministry of Defence Entertainment on-demand for Armed Forces personnel at home and abroad

Northern Ireland Office NIO Launches Engagement for Change Fund to Empower Community and Voluntary Sector

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Game-changing digital tracking takes fight to rogue waste traders

Ministry of Defence Grave of Great War soldier from Hampstead identified

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster: UK statement to the OSCE

Home Office New UK-France agreement to reduce illegal crossings

Environment Agency Waste carrier fined after depositing tonnes at illegal site

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Readout of the first meeting of the Civil Society Council: 22 April 2026 

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