Category: World

Key facts At a glance: the government has committed a record £86 billion to UK research and development over the coming years: this level of support has not changed UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is launching a voluntary exit scheme, the first phase of its reforms, to help build the right skills and structure for […]

Women are more likely to die after a heart attack than men. After menopause, they face a similar or greater risk of having one than men with similar levels of coronary artery disease. Yet, despite being one of the leading causes of death among women, heart disease remains widely seen as a male problem. “Decades […]

It began with the Netherlands in 2001. Since then, this beautiful change has travelled across continents. Campaigners challenging discrimination. Courts affirming equal rights. Governments changing laws. Public attitudes shifting. Today, the list of countries legalising same sex marriage is 42 strong and keeps growing. Nations as diverse as South Africa and Argentina to Taiwan, Cuba […]

It began with the Netherlands in 2001. Since then, this beautiful change has travelled across continents. Campaigners challenging discrimination. Courts affirming equal rights. Governments changing laws. Public attitudes shifting. Today, the list of countries legalising same sex marriage is 42 strong and keeps growing. Nations as diverse as South Africa and Argentina to Taiwan, Cuba […]

The Foreign Secretary attends Warsaw Security Forum today, which takes place as Ukraine faces another freezing winter, amid escalating Russian energy strikes He will call for an end to attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, and underline UK’s determination to act together with its European partners including to defend against Russian hybrid attacks across the continent […]

The eighth UK-India Science and Innovation Council (SIC) took place in New Delhi on Monday, 12 October 2026. It was co-chaired by Jonathan Reynolds MP, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, and Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for the Ministries of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Government of India. At […]

Foreign Secretary hosted seven-country taskforce of Jewish community representatives to coordinate practical action against antisemitism.  Attendees agree to deepen cooperation and share best practice on how to tackle antisemitic behaviour. Meeting builds on wider UK action to protect Jewish communities and combat antisemitism.  The UK is set to deepen its work with the international Jewish […]

As this is the first meeting since the 10th of  August, I extend our condolences to the people of Colombia for losses suffered in the earthquake of that day. Making peace is not easy, as every country on this Council knows.  Significant challenges remain, and new challenges arise throughout the duration of any and every […]

Current list of designated persons for Iran UK Sanctions List: Iran Designated persons include sanctioned individuals and entities. Notices Sanctions Notice, Iran, 13 July 2026 (PDF, 133 KB, 3 pages) Sanctions Notice, Iran: 14 May 2026 (PDF, 149 KB, 5 pages) Sanctions Notice, Iran: 11 May 2026 (PDF, 259 KB, 12 pages) Sanctions Notice, Iran: […]

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