Author: HM Government

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 […]

The world needs fertiliser to be moving in weeks not months, damage has begun to be priced in to the agriculture market for the next year as harvests suffer and food prices rise Global conference brings governments, investors, international organisations, technology leaders and civil society together to agree new ways of working on shared global challenges, including directly combating the […]

Overview The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is inviting proposals for the protection component of the Jordan Humanitarian and Systems Strengthening Programme (JHASS). The programme will provide up to £7 million through an accountable grant agreement to a single NGO-led consortium delivering protection services in non-camp settings across Jordan. The programme is expected to […]

The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has triggered challenges across the world, most acutely felt in the Global South.  The higher costs for oil, gas, and fertilisers, rising interest rates, disrupted remittances, and increased displacement are making life harder for millions of people.  These problems threaten food and energy security and risk global economic […]

We welcome the progress on Syria’s political transition, including the start of legal proceedings against former Assad regime figures. These individuals committed heinous crimes. Their trials are a powerful step towards accountability and justice.  We will continue to support the Syrian Government in their efforts to uphold the rule of law for all Syria.  Of […]

British embassies, consulates and high commissions provide downloadable letters that you can show to local authorities in other countries and territories to demonstrate: UK laws on British nationality that British embassies, consulates and high commissions cannot confirm whether someone has British citizenship If you’re asked to provide proof of a UK law when you’re abroad, […]