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UK strengthens border security with new sniffer dogs deployed in Bulgaria

UK strengthens border security with new sniffer dogs deployed in Bulgaria

Friday, 22 May 2026

The UK is providing three additional sniffer dogs to combat organised migration crime in Bulgaria and protect Europe’s borders. ...

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UK to host Illicit Finance Summit in December

UK to host Illicit Finance Summit in December

Friday, 22 May 2026

The Illicit Finance Summit has been rescheduled from June to December....

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Report by the Deputy Head of the OSCE Mission to Skopje: UK statement, May 2026

Report by the Deputy Head of the OSCE Mission to Skopje: UK statement, May 2026

Friday, 22 May 2026

The UK reiterates support for the important work and mandate of the OSCE Mission to Skopje, and welcomes the Mission’s continued engagement on governm...

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Joint statement on the Death Penalty by Members of the UN Inter Regional Task Force on the Moratorium on the use of the Death Penalty

Joint statement on the Death Penalty by Members of the UN Inter Regional Task Force on the Moratorium on the use of the Death Penalty

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Joint statement by UN Member States: Albania, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Est...

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Israel must take urgent steps to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Israel must take urgent steps to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 21 May 2026

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

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Russia’s treatment of POWs and lack of accountability highlight systemic non compliance of the OSCE Code of Conduct: UK Statement to the OSCE

Russia’s treatment of POWs and lack of accountability highlight systemic non compliance of the OSCE Code of Conduct: UK Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 21 May 2026

UK Senior Military Advisor, Colonel Joby Rimmer, warns that evidence from international bodies indicates the consistent pattern of torture, ill-treatm...

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UK condemns Russia’s destabilising nuclear rhetoric and RS 28 Sarmat missile signalling: UK Statement to the OSCE

UK condemns Russia’s destabilising nuclear rhetoric and RS 28 Sarmat missile signalling: UK Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 21 May 2026

UK Senior Military Advisor, Colonel Joby Rimmer condemns Russia’s sustained use of nuclear rhetoric and recent Sarmat missile testing. This pattern of...

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Political prisoners in Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE Permanent Council, May 2026

Political prisoners in Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE Permanent Council, May 2026

Thursday, 21 May 2026

The UK and 37 other countries mark the International Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus, calling for immediate and unconditional pr...

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Change of UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York: Sarah MacIntosh

Change of UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York: Sarah MacIntosh

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Dame Sarah MacIntosh DCMG has been appointed UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations at New York....

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International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, May 2026: Joint Statement to the OSCE

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, May 2026: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 21 May 2026

The UK and likeminded participating States reaffirm their commitment to equality, non discrimination and the human rights of LGBT+ people and call on ...

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Address by the Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration of the Republic of Moldova: UK statement to the OSCE

Address by the Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration of the Republic of Moldova: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 21 May 2026

The UK thanks Deputy Prime Minister Chiveri for his remarks to the Permanent Council, welcomes the resumption of in person 1+1 meetings between Chief ...

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Statement: Summoning the Israeli Chargé d’Affaires

Statement: Summoning the Israeli Chargé d’Affaires

Thursday, 21 May 2026

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Israeli Chargé d’Affaires to the United Kingdom...

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Russia rejects peace efforts with intensified aerial attacks: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia rejects peace efforts with intensified aerial attacks: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 21 May 2026

The UK condemns Russia’s escalating attacks on Ukrainian civilians following Ukraine’s good faith ceasefire offer. Credible peace requires restraint a...

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UK steps up support to stop spread of Ebola in eastern DRC

UK steps up support to stop spread of Ebola in eastern DRC

Thursday, 21 May 2026

The UK has announced up to £20 million to support communities affected by the deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo...

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We call on all parties to conflict to protect civilians: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We call on all parties to conflict to protect civilians: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Protection of civilians in armed conflict...

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Baroness Chapman's speech on domestic capital markets at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026

Baroness Chapman's speech on domestic capital markets at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Speech by Baroness Chapman on domestic capital markets on Day 2 of the Global Partnerships Conference...

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Baroness Chapman's speech on transforming scientific discovery at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026

Baroness Chapman's speech on transforming scientific discovery at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Speech by Baroness Chapman on transforming scientific discovery on Day 2 of the Global Partnerships Conference...

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Baroness Chapman's speech on mobilising finance at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026

Baroness Chapman's speech on mobilising finance at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Opening speech by Baroness Chapman on Mobilising Finance at Scale on Day 2 of the Global Partnerships Conference...

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Baroness Chapman's speech at a roundtable session at the Global Partnerships Conference: 19 May 2026

Baroness Chapman's speech at a roundtable session at the Global Partnerships Conference: 19 May 2026

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Speech by Baroness Chapman at the humanitarian emergencies roundtable on Day 1 of the Global Partnerships Conference...

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Minister Elmore's speech at the Global Partnerships Conference: 19 May 2026

Minister Elmore's speech at the Global Partnerships Conference: 19 May 2026

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Opening remarks by Minister Elmore at the Voices of Civic Leadership plenary on Day 1 of the Global Partnerships Conference...

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The United Kingdom strongly condemns the attack on the Barakah nuclear facility in the United Arab Emirates: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom strongly condemns the attack on the Barakah nuclear facility in the United Arab Emirates: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

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

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President Putin continues to choose deadly violence because he is desperate: UK statement at the UN Security Council

President Putin continues to choose deadly violence because he is desperate: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 19 May 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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Foreign Secretary's keynote speech at the Global Partnerships Conference: 19 May 2026

Foreign Secretary's keynote speech at the Global Partnerships Conference: 19 May 2026

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Keynote speech by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper at the Global Partnerships Conference....

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UK National Statement for the 79th World Heath Assembly

UK National Statement for the 79th World Heath Assembly

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

UK National Statement for the 2026 World Heath Assembly as delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer. ...

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Baroness Chapman's speech at the Global Partnerships Conference: 19 May 2026

Baroness Chapman's speech at the Global Partnerships Conference: 19 May 2026

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Opening speech by Baroness Chapman at the Global Partnerships Conference...

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Foreign Secretary warns the world cannot wait any longer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as food security crisis looms for countries already on the edge

Foreign Secretary warns the world cannot wait any longer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as food security crisis looms for countries already on the edge

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Foreign Secretary warns the world cannot wait any longer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as food security crisis looms for countries already on the ed...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mongolia: Edwin Samuel

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mongolia: Edwin Samuel

Monday, 18 May 2026

Mr Edwin Samuel has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mongolia....

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The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has triggered challenges across the world: UK statement at the UN Economic and Social Council

The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has triggered challenges across the world: UK statement at the UN Economic and Social Council

Friday, 15 May 2026

Statement by Helen King, UK Ambassador to ECOSOC, at the UN Economic and Social Council meeting on Safeguarding energy and supply flows: Supporting gl...

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The UK will continue to work with partners to deliver a more peaceful and prosperous future for the Syrian people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK will continue to work with partners to deliver a more peaceful and prosperous future for the Syrian people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 15 May 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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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Colombia: Louise de Sousa

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Colombia: Louise de Sousa

Friday, 15 May 2026

Mrs Louise de Sousa has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Colombia, in succession to Mr George Hodgson....

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Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency MHRA review of the benefits and risks of avacopan

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Companies agree to stronger workers’ rights in clean energy

Ministry of Justice East Anglian prisons expanded to make streets safer

Attorney General's Office Sentence increase for sexual predator who abused teenager

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology More leading researchers brought to the UK, while Horizon Europe performance strengthens in 2024

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street PM remarks: 5 June 2026

Ministry of Justice Millions of unmarried couples to get stronger rights

Department for Business and Trade Marco Amitrano appointed to the Professional and Business Services Council

Department for Culture, Media and Sport Tate Board Appointments

Department for Education Local areas prepare new Experts at Hand teams

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