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New Multi-Hazard Research Network to deliver rapid expert advice and evidence on emerging infectious disease outbreaks and other crises The network is already supporting the Ebola response with expert data analysis and social and behavioural science research to guide decision-making UK commits funding to develop new treatments and rapid diagnostics for the Bundibugyo species of […]

Thank you very much – it’s a real pleasure to be here, and share a stage with His Excellency, President Mahama. A very warm welcome to you. Last year though, the former Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, used this platform to launch a reset of UK policy on Africa. We’ve had a period of listening, and […]

The UK and Ghana have signed a new Growth Partnership aimed at delivering tangible benefits for people and businesses in Ghana, including more jobs, stronger infrastructure and better access to skills and education. The Partnership will build on the up to £215 millions of deals signed as part of the Ghana Investment Summit in London.   Signed today during President John Dramani Mahama’s official […]

Mr Chair, only a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, one that safeguards its sovereignty, will deter further Russian aggression. The United Kingdom’s commitment is unwavering: we will maintain pressure on Russia, continue supporting Ukraine’s Armed Forces, and help secure a peace that endures. President Putin expected a swift victory. More than four years on, […]

Mr Chair, I will begin by repeating the remarks made by my Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary in response to this incident, in which a Russian drone struck a residential building in Galați, injuring civilians. The United Kingdom stands in full solidarity with Romania, with Ukraine, and with all those impacted by Russia’s latest attacks, which we unreservedly condemn.  This incident represents a dangerous violation of Romania’s sovereignty and a serious violation of NATO […]

Notices Sanctions Notice, Global Anti-Corruption: 27 February 2026 (PDF, 151 KB, 3 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 for Global anti-corruption issued by the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation prior to 28 […]

The United Kingdom joined in calling this meeting to condemn the severe escalation of Israeli military action in Lebanon over recent days. This reckless and disproportionate escalation of Israeli military action has exacerbated an already devastating environment for Lebanese civilians and placed the Government of Lebanon under further strain. Civilians have been killed and over 1 million displaced, civilian homes and […]

Last Thursday, the Secretary-General warned this Council of the risks of Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine. He warned of a war getting out of control, of miscalculation, and of escalation with unknown and unintended consequences. Then on Friday, a Russian drone hit a residential building in Galati, Romania, amid an overnight attack on Ukraine, injuring […]

The UK supported Ukraine in calling for today’s meeting.  Colleagues, last Friday, Russia asked the Council to meet following an alleged incident in occupied Luhansk, which UN briefers said they had not been able to verify because Russia refuses access to Ukrainian territory which it occupies.  The very next day, Russia launched one of its […]