Author: HM Government

Today, 22nd August we observe the 6th annual International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. Adopted unanimously by the UN General Assembly in 2019, this is both a day of remembrance and a call to action for us all. The UK is committed to championing Freedom of Religion […]

The UK is bolstering its border security and tackling illegal migration through international diplomacy, including returns, to deter small boat crossings and undermine organised criminal gangs. The government has now further strengthened its vital strategic partnership with the Government of Iraq, including on repatriation and enhanced border security collaboration. As part of a two-day visit […]

In 2013 the UK government began its move towards releasing records when they are 20 years old, instead of 30. Government departments were required to transfer 2 years’ worth of their records to The National Archives (TNA) each year until 2022. Until the merger of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Department for […]

“As fighting continues unabated in North Darfur, Sudan, hundreds of thousands of civilians are trapped in and around the city of El Fasher besieged by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). All trade routes and supply lines have been cut off, and humanitarian organisations have been unable to deliver lifesaving aid for over a year. Even […]

It’s a real pleasure to be here in Locarno – a place of immense beauty and profound historical significance. Thank you so much to my good friend Minister Councillor Cassis. And I want to thank Professor Frank for his reflections on the Treaties — signed during a remarkable period in history.   It was perhaps when the world […]

The United Kingdom requested this meeting alongside Denmark, France, Greece and Slovenia in response to the Government of Israel’s decision to further escalate its military operations in Gaza. As my Prime Minister said, this decision is wrong, and we urge the Government of Israel to reconsider immediately.  Expanding military operations will do nothing to bring […]

The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Germany, Italy, New Zealand and the United Kingdom strongly reject the decision of the Israeli Security Cabinet on 8th August to launch an additional large-scale military operation in Gaza. It will aggravate the catastrophic humanitarian situation, endanger the lives of the hostages, and further risk the mass displacement of civilians. […]

President, allow me to make three brief points. Firstly, resolution 1540 (2004) is a cornerstone of the international non-proliferation architecture.  Since its adoption, however, the threat posed by weapons of mass destruction has not diminished. Instead, new challenges have emerged. Against this backdrop, the United Kingdom reiterates its call for all States to implement their […]

Updates to this page Published 27 August 2013 Last updated 4 August 2025 + show all updates 4 August 2025 Updates to the Food and Agriculture and Private Sector Development technical competency frameworks. 29 April 2025 The Climate, Environment, Infrastructure and Energy technical competency framework has been updated. 11 February 2025 Added new ‘Climate, Environment, […]

As we meet here, only a day after our last discussion on Russia’s continued aggression in Ukraine, I do so acutely aware that this is a day of mourning in Kyiv. And I extend my sympathy and condolences to all who mourn in Ukraine today. Russia continues to inflict devastation across Ukraine. The Russian strikes […]