UK steps up support for Ukraine four years on from Putin’s full-scale invasion

New package of military, humanitarian and reconstruction support announced as UK steps up support for Ukraine. Prime Minister will lead Coalition of the Willing call today as the Foreign Secretary attends official commemoration in Kyiv and Defence Secretary joins Ukrainians in London. The UK’s security starts in Ukraine, and the continued support will make Britain […]

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Global Partnerships Conference to build new international coalitions to tackle shared challenges

UK to cohost major international conference to reshape response to global challenges. The Conference will bring together partners from around the world to underscore need for more diverse forms of finance, cutting-edge technology and a focus on local leadership to drive solutions. It will establish new partnerships for international cooperation based on modern and diverse […]

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Let this be the time that the world comes together to end the cycle of bloodshed in Sudan: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Two weeks ago, I stood in Adré, on the Chad-Sudan border.  A camp of over 140,000 people who have fled Sudan’s conflict – and 85% of them are women and children. Women I met who are teachers, nurses, students, small businesswomen, market traders, mothers back home but whose lives and whose families are ripped apart, I spoke to a […]

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Joint Ministerial Statement on Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Operations in Sudan

We express grave concern over the continued deadly unlawful attacks on civilians, civilian infrastructure and humanitarian operations as heavy fighting across the Kordofan and Darfur States continues. The recent severe escalation in drone and aerial attacks including those affecting displaced civilians, health facilities, food convoys and areas near humanitarian compounds have resulted in a significant […]

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Counter-terrorism: list of designations and sanctions notices

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 Counter-terrorism issued by the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation prior to 28 January 2026. Purposes of the Counter-terrorism sanctions The Counter-Terrorism (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations […]

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Foreign Secretary’s statement on the UN Fact Finding Mission Report on El Fasher

The findings of this UN report are truly horrific – atrocities including systematic starvation, torture, killings, rape and deliberate ethnic targeting used on the most horrendous scale during the Rapid Support Forces siege of El Fasher. The UK called for this report to be commissioned by the UN in November to hold perpetrators of these […]

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A two-state solution can be the gateway to transform the region: with normalisation, regional integration and peaceful coexistence: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Colleagues, let me begin by welcoming my fellow Ministers joining today’s session and also by thanking Under-Secretary-General Di Carlo for her briefing, as well as Hiba Qasas and Nadav Tamir for their powerful remarks which remind us of the opportunity that lies before us, an opportunity to end the cycle of violence and suffering, and […]

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UK formally opens British Embassy Office in Lviv

Formal opening deepens relationships and grows on commitments under UK-Ukraine 100 Year Partnership Move will boost trade with Ukraine, creating closer links for businesses while supporting UK’s future reconstruction efforts Follows UK this week unveiling major package of air defence systems for Ukraine worth over £500m The UK has formally opened the British Embassy Office in Lviv, expanding the UK’s diplomatic presence in Ukraine […]

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The UK reiterates its strong support for UNSMIL in advancing an inclusive political process in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Today I will focus on three core elements for lasting peace in Libya. Meaningful engagement in the political process, the inclusion of civil society, and the importance of political security. First, the United Kingdom reiterates its strong support for UNSMIL and the SRSG in advancing an inclusive political process. We urge all Libyan actors to […]

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