Author: HM Government

Proving your identity in Italy Italian authorities view your original UK birth certificate as your main identity document when accessing some services, such as applying for Italian citizenship. If your birth certificate shows a different name to your UK passport or Italian ID card, you may need to prove your identity in another way. You […]

You can use this form to nominate someone for an honour if they live or work abroad and they’ve made achievements in either: another country the UK, and their achievement has a significant international element to it About nominating someone for an honour Use the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) honours nomination form to […]

If the person who died had insurance, contact their insurance company as soon as possible. The insurance company should appoint a funeral director in Namibia and the UK. They may also cover the cost of bringing the person’s body to the UK (repatriation) and help with any medical, legal, interpretation and translation fees. If you’re […]

The United Kingdom was grateful to Bahrain for its leadership in bringing forward this draft resolution, and for its constructive, good-faith efforts to build consensus across the Council on an issue of critical importance to international peace and security.  We regret that the draft resolution was vetoed. Madam President, navigational rights and freedoms are a […]

Notices Sanctions Notice, Global Human Rights: 14 April 2026 (PDF, 162 KB, 3 pages) Sanctions Notice: Global Human Rights, 26 March 2026 (PDF, 228 KB, 13 pages) Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office notices issued from 28 January 2026 about additions, revocations/delistings and variations/corrections to the UK Sanctions List. Previous notices See previous financial sanctions notices […]

Minister calls on all parties to end hostilities in Lebanon. UK reaffirms support for direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel.  Stability and security in the Middle East will be critical for Antalya Diplomatic Forum.  On the first UK ministerial visit to Lebanon since regional escalation, Minister for the Middle East Hamish Falconer has today (16 April) reaffirmed UK support for the country and announced over £20m in fresh humanitarian […]

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 Benin and the UK. They may also cover the cost of […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. Norway and the Netherlands have also aligned with this statement. The United Kingdom has tabled this current issue today to put on record in this Council an update given by the UK Defence Secretary on 9 April 2026 regarding Russian activity in the Atlantic. I am doing so to provide this […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. Since this Council last met, Russia has further intensified its war against Ukraine. Its actions once again demonstrate contempt for international law, for civilian life, and for the conditions required to achieve a just and lasting peace. In March, Russia launched an average of over 200 drones per day against Ukraine […]

Updates to this page Published 31 August 2016 Last updated 16 April 2026 + show all updates 16 April 2026 UK Science and Innovation Network in Malaysia has been updated to UK Science and Technology Network in Malaysia. Priorities have been updated, 24 April 2024 Annual review – updated the UK Science & Innovation Network […]