Author: HM Government

On Monday 17 February, the UK presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) welcomed Heads of Delegation from the 35 IHRA Member Countries to London for an event to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Stockholm Declaration on Holocaust Remembrance. We also invited key figures who played an important role in shaping international activity […]

On the anniversary of Alexei Navalny’s death, which followed years of persecution by the Kremlin, we again extend our condolences to his family. We reiterate that the ultimate responsibility for his death lies with the Russian authorities. One year on, Russia’s dire human rights record continues to deteriorate. The Kremlin crushes peaceful dissent, maintains a […]

I will make three points. First, the UK strongly condemns the tragic death of a World Food Programme staff member while in Houthi detention and we extend our condolences to their family and colleagues. We also condemn the recent further detentions of aid workers by the Houthis and we reiterate our clear call for the […]

The SPIRIT programme (Social Protection for Inclusion, Resilience, Innovation and Transformation) will support Ukraine to strengthen more inclusive and efficient social protection systems and revitalise community and family-based services. SPIRIT will support the Foreign Secretary’s priority to ensure a safe and loving family for every child, improving social care services for 10,000 families across 10 […]

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, strongly condemn the Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and in particular, the capture of Minova, Saké and Goma. We urge M23 […]

If the person who died had insurance, contact their insurance company as soon as possible. Read the general guidance on what to do when someone dies abroad if you’re not sure if they had insurance. The insurance company may cover the cost of bringing the person’s body to the UK (repatriation) and help with any […]

President, MONUSCO peacekeepers and personnel work bravely to deliver this Council’s mandate in the most difficult of circumstances. The United Kingdom reiterates clearly today that attacks on UN peacekeepers are absolutely unacceptable, and may constitute war crimes.  We also recall that planning, directing, sponsoring or conducting attacks against MONUSCO peacekeepers may constitute a basis for […]

This is general guidance on what to do when a British national dies abroad. You can also read specific bereavement information for most countries. Contact the travel insurance company of the person who died as soon as possible. Travel insurance may cover costs such as medical, repatriation, legal, interpretation and translation fees, and insurers may […]

After over a year of conflict and suffering across the Middle East, we now stand at a moment of hope for the people of the region.  With the Syrian people free from Assad’s tyranny, political progress in Lebanon, and news that a ceasefire and hostage release deal have been finalised for Gaza.  The UK will […]

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has designated the attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, on 1 January 2025 as an act of terrorism for the purpose of the Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme 2012. People injured and the families of those killed in the attack can apply to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) for […]