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UK International Trade Secretary visits New Zealand
Monday, 16 September 2019, 2:17 pm | UK Government
The UK’s International Trade Secretary is visiting New Zealand, Australia and Japan this week (16-20 September) to prepare for trade negotiations after Brexit on 31 October. More >>
Joint statement on the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi
Monday, 15 October 2018, 11:07 am | UK Government
Joint statement on the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi by Foreign Ministers from the UK, France and Germany More >>
David Mundell to Promote Scottish Trade in New Zealand
Monday, 30 July 2018, 9:43 am | UK Government
Scottish Secretary David Mundell will be in New Zealand this week, meeting businesses and political leaders on a packed program of trade and diplomatic engagement. More >>
Amb. Rycroft Statement to UNSC Briefing On Syria 25/9/16
Tuesday, 27 September 2016, 2:49 am | UK Government
"It is difficult to deny that Russia is partnering with the Syrian regime to carry out war crimes" More >>
UK disputes UN working group opinion on Julian Assange
Tuesday, 9 February 2016, 10:41 am | UK Government
The UK will formally contest the opinion of the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention that Julian Assange is a victim of arbitrary detention. More >>
Justice Goddard to lead inquiry into child sexual abuse
Thursday, 5 February 2015, 10:32 am | UK Government
Home Secretary Theresa May today announced that she plans to appoint Justice Lowell Goddard to lead the Independent Panel Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. More >>
UK Foreign Secretary's speech on the UK in Asia Pacific
Monday, 2 February 2015, 8:55 am | UK Government
Speech UK Foreign Secretary's speech on the UK in Asia Pacific The Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond gave a speech on the UK in Asia Pacific at the S.Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Singapore. More >>
Statement by G7 finance ministers on support for Ukraine
Tuesday, 4 March 2014, 12:23 pm | UK Government
We are closely monitoring the situation in Ukraine. The transition to a new government in Ukraine offers a unique opportunity to put in place urgently needed market-oriented reforms that will restore financial stability, unleash economic potential, and allow ... More >>
London violence: Theresa May to hold talks with police
Tuesday, 9 August 2011, 12:30 pm | UK Government
The Home Secretary will hold talks with Metropolitan Police Acting Commissioner Tim Godwin and other officers. More >>
Foreign Secretary appalled at ongoing violence in Yemen
Wednesday, 6 April 2011, 11:26 am | UK Government
Foreign Secretary William Hague condemned the Yemeni security forces' violence against demonstrators in Taiz, Hodeida and Sana'a in Yemen. More >>
Foreign Secretary on violence in Syria
Friday, 1 April 2011, 10:44 am | UK Government
Foreign Secretary William Hague calls for Syrian government to respect right of peaceful protest, for restraint, and for serious political reforms to be implemented without delay. More >>
Foreign Office statement on Musa Kusa
Thursday, 31 March 2011, 10:33 am | UK Government
Foreign Office spokesperson confirms that senior figure from Qadhafi's government arrived at Farnborough Airport on 30 March from Tunisia. More >>
Statement following the London Conference on Libya
Wednesday, 30 March 2011, 9:46 am | UK Government
"This has been an important day for the future of Libya. We have seen two key developments: First, Foreign Ministers and leaders from over 40 countries and organisations including the UN, the Arab League, the Organisation of the Islamic Conference, the European ... More >>
Foreign Minister for Pacific Speaks Out On Fiji
Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 1:57 pm | UK Government
“I am deeply disappointed that the regime in Fiji has expelled the Australian High Commissioner and the New Zealand Deputy High Commissioner. This is a backward step which will isolate Fiji further from the international community.“ More >>
UK PM hails EU Council climate change breakthrough
Saturday, 31 October 2009, 11:01 am | UK Government
The Prime Minister is optimistic a deal on climate change can be reached at Copenhagen in December after a “breakthrough” during talks at the EU Council. More >>
UK Prime Minister’s Message to Samoa
Thursday, 1 October 2009, 11:34 am | UK Government
“I want to send my heartfelt condolences to the people of Samoa, Tonga and the Philippines. All of us watching these scenes will be shocked and saddened at the sheer scale of the devastation. We stand ready to help in any way we can.” More >>
UK Prepared For Swine Flu - PM (text)
Saturday, 2 May 2009, 1:53 pm | UK Government
During a visit to an NHS Direct call centre in Beckenham, south east London, this morning, the Prime Minister said the government is doing everything it can to contain the spread of the virus. More >>
UK Prepared For Swine Flu - PM
Saturday, 2 May 2009, 1:52 pm | UK Government
The Prime Minister has said the UK is well prepared for further cases of swine flu as he urged anyone displaying symptoms to seek advice as quickly as possible. During a visit to an NHS Direct call centre in Beckenham, south east London, this morning, ... More >>
Bounty’s Cannon Returned to Pitcairn
Thursday, 23 April 2009, 4:41 pm | UK Government
A cannon recovered from the watery grave of the HMS Bounty has been returned to Pitcairn Island . The cannon had been lying on the seabed at Bounty Bay until it was recovered 10 years ago by a team from the Museum of Tropical Queensland . More >>
PM to join EU Georgia talks
Monday, 1 September 2008, 2:15 pm | UK Government
Russian tanks in operations against Georgian forces during the conflict in South Ossetia in August 2008; Reuters copyrightGordon Brown is to attend an emergency session of the EU Council scheduled for Monday to discuss the conflict between Georgia and ... More >>