A negotiated settlement is the only long-term solution to the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear programme: UK statement at the UN Security Council

For over twenty years, Iran’s nuclear and missile programmes have been a source of grave international concern.  The United Kingdom has consistently advocated a diplomatic solution through negotiation and dialogue.   In 2006, this Council unanimously adopted resolution 1737, marking a decisive step to address the threat. That resolution imposed sanctions banning nuclear technology and materials […]

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Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement in Iran: Quad statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, September 2026

Chair, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States thank the Director General for his latest reports and commend the Agency’s continued efforts to ensure the implementation of safeguards by Iran and verify the implementation of relevant UN Security Council resolutions. We reiterate our full support for the Agency’s professional, independent, and impartial work […]

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The United Kingdom strongly condemns the Houthis’ decision to resume conflict in Yemen and their continued strikes on Saudi Arabia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

I will make three points. First, the United Kingdom joined Bahrain in calling for this urgent meeting following the serious escalation by the Houthis in Yemen and their reckless attacks against Saudi Arabia. The United Kingdom strongly condemns the Houthis’ decision to resume conflict in Yemen and their continued strikes on Saudi Arabia, including the […]

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NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Resolution to the IAEA Board of Governors, September 2026

Thank you, Chair. I take the floor today on behalf of France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States. We would like to thank Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, and Romania, as cosponsors of the resolution the Board has before it for consideration. Colleagues, Much of today […]

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Notice to exporters 2026/18: Iran sanctions amendments effective from 29 September 2026

We use some essential cookies to make this website work. We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. Source link This article was originally published on https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202618-iran-sanctions-amendments-effective-from-29-september-2026. It […]

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Syria: UK Statement to the September 2026 IAEA Board of Governors

Chair,  The Director General’s report is clear. Syria has taken significant steps to address the legacy of the Assad regime, and to support the Agency’s efforts to resolve nuclear safeguards issues which have been outstanding for fifteen years. Today is an opportunity to recognise Syria’s journey, and for this Board to demonstrate its shared commitment to the international non-proliferation architecture and the value of cooperation with the IAEA.   I would like to make three […]

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Global human rights: list of designations and sanctions notices

Notices Sanctions Notice, Global Human Rights: 8 September 2026 (PDF, 181 KB, 6 pages) Sanctions Notice, Gloabal Human Rights, 9 June 2026 (PDF, 184 KB, 9 pages) Sanctions Notice, Global Human Rights, 16 April 2026 (PDF, 157 KB, 3 pages) Sanctions Notice, Global Human Rights: 14 April 2026 (PDF, 162 KB, 3 pages) Sanctions Notice: […]

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UK-Angola Investment Forum: Minister McNeill’s opening speech

Looking around this room, I see people who have spent years building connections between our countries. People who understand that strong partnerships are built through trust, shared ambition and long-term commitment. Like many of you, I’ve cared about Africa, deeply, for a long time. I still remember the optimism and sense of shared purpose in […]

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UK-Angola Investment Forum: Minister McNeill’s opening speech

Looking around this room, I see people who have spent years building connections between our countries. People who understand that strong partnerships are built through trust, shared ambition and long-term commitment. Like many of you, I’ve cared about Africa, deeply, for a long time. I still remember the optimism and sense of shared purpose in […]

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Giving evidence from abroad to UK tribunals: rules by country

Updates to this page Published 1 August 2023 Last updated 9 September 2026 — Show all updates 9 September 2026 Updated the advice on giving evidence from Lesotho. 17 August 2026 Updated guidance for Benin, Guinea-Bissau and Thailand. 1 August 2023 First published. Source link This article was originally published on https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/giving-evidence-from-abroad-to-uk-tribunals-rules-by-country. It is shared […]

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