Nominate someone for an honour or award: Overview

The honours system recognises people who have: made achievements in public life committed themselves to serving and helping Britain They’ll usually have made life better for other people or be outstanding at what they do. They must still be actively involved in what you’re nominating them for. The only honours which can be awarded after […]

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Royal Navy and Global Fishing Watch partner to tackle global illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, including in the Indo-Pacific

Royal Navy and Global Fishing Watch sign information sharing agreement to tackle global scourge of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing New agreement will see partners sharing information, data and technical advice on maritime activity to raise awareness of and prevent illegal acts Cooperation is a tangible example of UK commitment to security and prosperity in […]

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Statement to the 29th Session of the Conference of the States Parties of the OPCW

Director-General, Mr Chair, Distinguished Delegates,  I would like to begin by thanking Director-General and the Technical Secretariat for their work to prepare for this Conference.  I would also like to thank the Director General for his comprehensive update detailing a year of important achievements. Many thanks to our outgoing Chair, Ambassador Suljuk Tarar. Congratulations Ambassador Salvic […]

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Expansion of settlements undermines peace and must cease immediately: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Fourth Committee

The United Kingdom has voted Yes on this resolution as an expression of our longstanding position on the illegality of Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Expansion of settlements undermines prospects for peace and must cease immediately. We have witnessed, with grave concern, how an increasing number of Israeli settlers have systemically used harassment, […]

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Putin only responds to strength. We must stand as strong as the Ukrainian people: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Here in this Council, 1,000 days into Putin’s full-scale invasion, the UK is keeping the spotlight on Ukraine. Not just for the security of the Ukrainian people. Or just for Europe’s security.  But for something much more fundamental. Which every UN member should care about.  The right to be a sovereign, independent country free to choose its […]

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We must work together in these committees to protect our citizens and prevent the spread of terrorism: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Earlier this year, the OPCW IIT released its report on the devastating chemical weapons attack in Marea, Syria in 2015, which held Da’esh responsible. This is just one demonstration of why coordination between these three committees remains so important.  The threat from terrorists and non-state actors continues to adapt. Terrorist groups, including Al-Qaeda and Daesh […]

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The UK remains a strong supporter of UN Security Council reform: UK Statement in the UN General Assembly

Let me start by congratulating Ambassadors Albanai and Marschik, on their well-deserved reappointment as co-chairs of the inter-governmental negotiations this year; their leadership and commitment on this important issue was invaluable in agreeing the text on Security Council reform in the Pact for the Future. We look forward to working closely with them over the […]

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The UK will work with international partners to dismantle the cyber criminal ecosystem: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Earlier this year in the General Assembly open-ended working group on information communication technologies, all states recognised that ransomware attacks “may have an impact on international peace and security.” Ransomware actors have consistently attacked critical national infrastructure, local government, and hospitals for personal financial gain. Most groups exist in jurisdictions that allow them to operate […]

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Russia turns to Pyongyang to bolster its combat capabilities: UK statement to the OSCE

Thank you, Chairs and good afternoon colleagues. Thank you for the opportunity to debate the important topic of involvement by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) in Russia’s illegal war of aggression. Chairs, Russia’s illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine has been ongoing for nearly 1,000 days. This regrettable landmark is a damning indictment of […]

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Growth at the heart of Foreign Secretary’s visit to Nigeria and South Africa

Economic growth to underpin work in both Nigeria and South Africa, as Foreign Secretary agrees to develop a new UK-South Africa Growth Plan and a new Strategic Partnership with Nigeria. Climate continues to top the agenda of Foreign Secretary’s engagement as he visits Earthshot+ event in Cape Town. Foreign Secretary sets out “Growth is the […]

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