tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)2025-08-13T00:00:00+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-secretary-statement-on-the-situation-in-el-fasher-sudan-13-august-20252025-08-13T00:00:00+01:00Foreign Secretary statement on the situation in El Fasher, Sudan: 13 August 2025The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement on the situation in El Fasher, Sudan.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/collaborative-action-from-the-international-community-is-needed-as-yemen-faces-worsening-food-insecurity-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-08-12T19:58:03+01:00Collaborative action from the international community is needed as Yemen faces worsening food insecurity: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joint-statement-on-the-humanitarian-situation-in-gaza2025-08-12T19:34:10+01:00Joint statement on the humanitarian situation in GazaJoint statement on behalf of 32 partners on aid to Gaza and restrictions facing NGOstag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-spirit-of-locarno-foreign-secretarys-speech-august-20252025-08-11T18:54:56+01:00The Spirit of Locarno: Foreign Secretary’s speech, August 2025Foreign Secretary David Lammy delivered a speech on the spirit of the Locarno Treaties at the Diplomacy Day event of the Locarno Film Festival while in Switzerland. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/collective-action-is-vital-to-secure-the-safety-of-our-seas-for-future-generations-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-08-11T17:25:53+01:00Collective action is vital to secure the safety of our seas for future generations: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Maritime Security.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-investment-boost-in-ukraine-to-benefit-both-countries2025-08-11T16:24:18+01:00British investment boost in Ukraine to benefit both countriesBritish investment boost in Ukraine to support security and prosperity of both countries. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-government-of-israels-decision-to-further-escalate-its-military-operations-in-gaza-is-wrong-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-08-10T15:45:23+01:00The Government of Israel’s decision to further escalate its military operations in Gaza is wrong: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/we-condemn-the-government-of-israels-decision-to-further-expand-its-military-operations-in-gaza-joint-statement-on-the-government-of-israels-decisi2025-08-10T00:00:00+01:00We condemn the Government of Israel’s decision to further expand its military operations in Gaza: Joint statement on the Government of Israel’s decision to further expand its military operations in Gaza.Joint statement delivered by Ambassador Samuel Žbogar, Slovenian Permanent Representative to the UN, on behalf of Denmark, France, Greece, Slovenia and the United Kingdom.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joint-foreign-ministers-statement-on-gaza2025-08-09T12:50:34+01:00Joint Foreign Ministers' statement on GazaJoint Statement from the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, the United Kingdom and the High Representative of the European Union.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/5th-anniversary-of-fraudulent-election-in-belarus-joint-statement2025-08-09T12:29:30+01:005th anniversary of fraudulent election in Belarus: Joint StatementA joint statement from Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom on the 5th anniversary of the fraudulent 2020 presidential election in Belarus.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-pledges-additional-humanitarian-support-for-gaza2025-08-09T00:00:00+01:00UK pledges additional humanitarian support for GazaInternational Development Minister Baroness Chapman announced further UK funding for the UN humanitarian response in Gaza.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/g7-rapid-response-mechanism-rrm-statement-on-hong-kong-arrest-warrants2025-08-08T19:03:56+01:00G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) Statement on Hong Kong Arrest WarrantsA statement from the UK alongside other G7 RRM member states (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States, and the European Union) as well as G7 RRM associate members (Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sw…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/wto-general-council-july-2025-uk-statements2025-08-08T13:38:59+01:00WTO General Council July 2025: UK StatementsStatements delivered by Kumar Iyer, the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, 22 - 23 July 2025 at the World Trade Organization in Geneva.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/historic-hillsborough-castle-to-host-high-level-international-meeting-on-western-balkans2025-08-08T10:12:06+01:00Historic Hillsborough Castle to host high-level international meeting on Western BalkansNorthern Ireland’s historic Hillsborough Castle will provide the backdrop for a foreign ministers’ meeting on the Western Balkans later this year.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-uk-encourages-all-parties-to-remain-committed-to-prioritising-security-growth-and-prosperity-across-the-region-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-c2025-08-07T18:38:17+01:00The UK encourages all parties to remain committed to prioritising security, growth and prosperity across the region: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on West Africa and the Sahel.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/change-of-uk-permanent-representative-to-the-oecd-andrew-wood2025-08-07T10:00:04+01:00Change of UK Permanent Representative to the OECD: Andrew WoodAndrew Wood has been appointed UK Permanent Representative to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-united-kingdom-reiterates-its-call-for-all-states-to-fully-implement-their-obligations-under-resolution-1540-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-coun2025-08-06T17:02:42+01:00The United Kingdom reiterates its call for all States to fully implement their obligations under Resolution 1540: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-suffering-of-the-hostages-and-palestinian-civilians-has-reached-new-and-shocking-depths-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-08-05T00:00:00+01:00The suffering of the hostages and Palestinian civilians has reached new and shocking depths: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-provides-vital-support-to-over-85000-syrians-following-recent-violence2025-08-05T00:00:00+01:00UK provides vital support to over 85,000 Syrians following recent violenceUK to provide vital humanitarian assistance for more than 85,000 Syrians affected by recent violence.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/every-russian-strike-is-a-commitment-not-to-peace-but-an-attempt-to-destroy-life-and-liberty-in-ukraine-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-08-01T21:04:47+01:00Every Russian strike is a commitment not to peace, but an attempt to destroy life and liberty in Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.