Author: HM Government

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 should appoint a funeral director in Laos and the UK. They may also cover the cost of […]

An exception applies automatically so you do not need to get a licence, but some exceptions have reporting obligations. To check the full legal wording of an exception, go to the regulations listed in Part 7 of the Russia regulations. If you are unsure whether an exception applies in your circumstances, you are advised to […]

I thank Director General Grossi for his briefing. And I welcome the participation of the permanent representative of the UAE in our meeting today. Let me also take this opportunity to thank Dr Grossi and staff at the International Atomic Energy Agency for their professionalism and dedication in delivering essential work on nuclear safety, security, and safeguards, often in the most challenging circumstances.  […]

Thank you President, dear friends, At this very moment, World Health Organization staff are saving lives on the frontlines of crises, responding to public health challenges like Ebola, and are often working in the world’s most dangerous and demanding conditions. Whether in Ukraine, Sudan or Palestine, their work embodies what this organisation stands for: science, […]

First, let me thank the fantastic panellists that we’ve just heard speak so powerfully over the past few hours on this important issue: Shifting the Power.  Whether on the border of Sudan as Foreign Secretary, visiting Sri Lanka as Deputy Prime Minister or welcoming Global South leaders to the UK from across the world what’s clear is that the 1997 style approach to […]

This Council exists to uphold international peace and security.  Yet we meet again because the actions of a permanent member over the last two weeks have made one thing clear: Russia has no interest in peace. Despite repeated global calls for a ceasefire, President Putin has continued his deadly attacks on Ukraine, accepting a ceasefire only when […]

Thank you very much. It is a great pleasure to be able to welcome everyone at here, in London, for the Global Partnerships Conference, and a huge pleasure, especially to be able to co-host this conference with South Africa, just as our two countries worked together last year on the replenishment of the Global Fund, […]

The British Embassy in the Republic of Moldova can offer help but will not be able to get you out of prison or get you special treatment because you’re British. Find out what help the embassy or consulate can offer. Family and friends can contact: the British Embassy in the Republic of Moldova the Foreign, […]

FCDO consular support Whenever possible we will seek your permission before taking any action on your behalf. We can: listen to you and help you look at your options help you to contact friends and family members if you want to visit you in hospital or prison in line with our usual procedures raise any […]

Thank you so much, and welcome everyone, to Woolwich Works, and to the Global Partnerships Conference this morning!  It is my absolute honour and privilege to welcome all of you, and the very broad community of friends and partners who are represented here today. To welcome those of you for whom this might not be your first international development conference.  Who have been […]