UK finalises historic treaty with EU to secure economic future of Gibraltar

UK signs Treaty with EU which delivers economic and trade certainty for people and businesses in Gibraltar, while safeguarding British sovereignty and protecting UK military operations. Agreement brings fluidity for people and goods crossing the Gibraltar-Spain border to support economic growth and jobs in the region. Treaty has the full backing of Chief Minister of […]

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Joint Statement on the launch of the United Nations Horizon Fund for the Occupied Palestinian Territories: 13 July 2026

France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom welcome the creation of the United Nations Horizon Fund. Together, we intend to make a contribution of $57.8 million to the fund as part of a broader support for the United Nations’ critical role in the occupied Palestinian territory and the implementation of the […]

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We remain concerned by the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation across West Africa and the Sahel: UK statement at the UN Security Council

First, we remain concerned by the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation across West Africa and the Sahel.  We condemn the recent coordinated attacks in Mali, which demonstrate an alarming increase in the sophistication, coordination, and reach of terrorist and armed groups in the country.  In addition, humanitarian needs across the region remain severe.  As the […]

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Joint Statement of G7 Foreign Ministers on El-Obeid (Sudan)

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 urge the Rapid Support Forces and allied armed groups to immediately cease any action likely to lead to further atrocities or endanger civilians in El-Obeid, including drone strikes and […]

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UK creates first envoy role to support British nationals detained abroad

Alistair Burt will be the UK’s first ever envoy for complex consular cases He will focus on the most difficult and complex detention cases involving British people overseas, including those with human rights concerns Appointment supports manifesto commitment for supporting detained British nationals abroad and their families British nationals detained abroad in the most challenging and complex cases will now be supported by […]

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The United Kingdom condemns in the strongest terms today’s Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom called for this meeting today alongside the US, France, and Bahrain in support of Yemen’s sovereignty and regional security. I will make three points. First, the United Kingdom condemns in the strongest terms today’s Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia. These attacks are reckless and entirely unacceptable.  They threaten regional security, risk further […]

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UK backs Gaza recovery as Foreign Secretary urges renewed push for peace

UK joins international efforts to mobilise funding and practical delivery in Gaza through EU initiative  New UK funding for UN-coordinated early recovery activity and reinforcing Palestinian-led efforts  Foreign Secretary to push for fresh momentum behind the 20-point-plan at Brussels meeting bringing together international partners to support Gaza New support to help Palestinians in Gaza begin […]

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Cyber: list of designations and sanctions notices

Current list of designated persons for Cyber UK Sanctions List: Cyber Designated persons include sanctioned individuals and entities. Notices 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 for Cyber issued by the Office of Financial […]

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Support for IRGC outlawed in crackdown on foreign state proxies

Britain will be better protected from foreign state-backed activity in a new crackdown on Iranian and Russian groups who seek to direct violence and intimidation on our streets. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the Islamic Movement of Companions of the Right (IMCR) and Russia’s GRU Volunteer Corps will become the first bodies designated under […]

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UK and EU strike Russian cyber networks with new sanctions

New sanctions target the Russian state’s persistent and increasingly reckless attempts to sow chaos and division across Europe.    UK and EU hit back with first joint cyber sanctions package, as they attribute Russia’s cyber-attack on Poland.    UK sanctions and exposes Russian state and cybercriminal proxies carrying out malicious attacks across Europe and sanctions those deliberately spreading deceptive anti-Ukraine narratives.    The Russian state and its criminal networks responsible for orchestrating […]

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