Author: HM Government

Ten years ago, the UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2286, a landmark commitment to protect the wounded and sick, and the medical and humanitarian personnel caring for them during armed conflict.  The United Kingdom was proud to co-sponsor that resolution. Yet attacks on health care continue to rise.  The number of medical personnel and […]

The UK continues to disrupt Russia’s military supply chains and the callous trafficking of foreign migrants in a fresh wave of sanctions.   As Russia attempts to exploit migrants to prop up its war machine, sanctions announced today directly target individuals trafficking vulnerable migrants to fight on the frontline of Putin’s war, as well as companies’ supplying Russia’s drone factories.   […]

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 Global irregular migration and trafficking in persons issued by the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation prior to 28 January 2026. Designations This regime provides for […]

When someone dies in Slovenia The process when a British national dies in Slovenia, including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK. 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 […]

Arrested or in prison in Slovenia This guide provides information about being arrested in Slovenia and what conditions are like in prison there. The British Embassy in Slovenia 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 […]

The Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, and certain other regulations, are in force to meet the UK’s policy objectives.  Summary  Sanctions are broad in scope.  This summary gives a quick overview of the sanctions in place under the regime. It is not comprehensive and is not a replacement for the statutory guidance or the regulations themselves.  Designated persons   The UK […]

The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021, and certain other regulations, are in force to meet the UK’s policy objectives. This summary gives a quick overview of the sanctions in place under the regime. It is not comprehensive and is not a replacement for the statutory guidance or the regulations themselves.  Summary  Regime is limited in scope to:  […]

The United Kingdom voted in favour of renewing the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, and we thank the United States for its engagement as penholder. UNMISS remains indispensable. In the context of ongoing instability and humanitarian need, the mission plays a vital role in protecting civilians, facilitating humanitarian access, monitoring and […]

The United Kingdom remains unequivocally committed to Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders. Our support for Ukraine is long term, coordinated, and grounded in the shared understanding that European security is indivisible. Upholding the principles of the Helsinki Final Act is not optional; it is essential to stability across the […]

This Council is entrusted with the responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.  Yet two years ago, Russia deliberately undermined that mandate by vetoing the DPRK Panel of Experts, an act that has hollowed out our collective ability to respond to the clear and growing threat from the DPRK’s nuclear and ballistic missile […]