Author: HM Government

Sarina Wiegman, the Head Coach of the England Women’s football team, appointed an honorary Dame in recognition of her services to football Dame Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, is made a Dame Grand Cross for her contribution to British foreign policy, and incoming Ambassador to the USA Dr […]

We have long been clear that Nicolás Maduro’s claim to power lacks legitimacy.   Venezuela’s National Electoral Council has still failed to publish the full results of the July 2024 Presidential elections after 18 months.  Independent domestic and international reports observed significant irregularities and a lack of transparency.  Meanwhile, political freedoms in Venezuela remain severely restricted. […]

We, States of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom condemn the approval by the Israeli security cabinet of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. We recall that such unilateral actions, as part of a wider intensification of the settlement policies in […]

Today, I will focus first on the need for Iran to provide access to the International Atomic Energy Agency. Then, on our continued commitment to a diplomatic solution. And, third, on the need for all member states to comply fully with Security Council resolutions. First, as has been reported today, Iran has restricted access for […]

The United Kingdom welcomes the unanimous adoption of this resolution, which authorises the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission to continue its essential role in strengthening stability and security in Somalia with the support of the United Nations through UNSOS.  We thank all Council members for their constructive approach to the negotiations on this text.  […]

Introduction   The publication of sanctions lists by the UK government is changing on Wednesday 28 January 2026.  UK designations are currently detailed in 2 lists, the UK Sanctions List (UKSL), published by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Consolidated List of Asset Freeze Targets, published for HM Treasury by the Office of Financial […]

Last Updated The date that any detail on the listing was last changed or updated on the UK Sanctions List. Unique ID The unique UK Sanctions List identifying reference number given to all entries relating to a specific individual, entity or ship (‘designated persons’ and ‘specified ships’). If an entry is designated under multiple regimes, […]

The deadline to apply for pre-qualification and submit concept notes is 11:59pm East Africa Time on 9 January 2026. Education for All South Sudan (EFASS) will target the most vulnerable out-of-school children who are affected by climate and conflict shocks. EFASS will change from the nation-wide service delivery model of Girls’ Education in South Sudan […]

Updates to this page Published 8 March 2013 Last updated 22 December 2025 + show all updates 22 December 2025 The UK Overseas Territory names attachment has been reviewed and updated: rows for ‘Akrotiri’ and ‘Dhekelia’ have been replaced with a new single row: ‘The UK Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia’. 21 September […]

This morning, the Security Council will meet privately to discuss the situation in Myanmar.   We will hear updates from ASEAN Special Envoy Othman Hashim and the UN Special Envoy Julie Bishop. Nearly five years since the Myanmar military overturned the democratically elected government,  the UK remains deeply concerned at the ongoing violence.  The military must de-escalate and cease […]