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New partnership launched to support economic growth and collaboration – uk.gov

New partnership launched to support economic growth and collaboration
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In a significant move towards fostering economic growth and collaboration, a new partnership was officially launched on 18 December 2024, marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between three prominent Chambers of Commerce; The UK Cameroon Chamber of Commerce (UKCCC), the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) and the European Chamber of Commerce … Read more

Foreign Secretary statement on Hong Kong arrest warrants – uk.gov

Foreign Secretary statement on Hong Kong arrest warrants
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Secretary David Lammy said: On Christmas Eve, the Hong Kong police once again targeted individuals for exercising their right to freedom of expression, including British National Overseas (BNO) passport holders living in the UK. We will not tolerate any attempts by foreign Governments to coerce, intimidate, harass, or harm their critics … Read more

10,000 UK Armed Forces personnel deployed overseas to keep us safe this Christmas – uk.gov

10,000 UK Armed Forces personnel deployed overseas to keep us safe this Christmas
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The Defence Secretary visited UK Armed Forces personnel deployed to Estonia to thank them for their vital service at Christmas. Some 10,000 sailors, marines, soldiers, and aviators will spend Christmas Day deployed overseas, sacrificing celebrations with their families and friends to keep the UK safe. The work of the UK Armed Forces continues over Christmas … Read more

PM meeting with His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei: 19 December 2024 – uk.gov

PM meeting with His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei: 19 December 2024
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The Prime Minister welcomed His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, to Downing Street today to renew the UK-Brunei Garrison Agreement. The leaders began by discussing the important relationship between the UK and Brunei, which was rooted in close defence and security cooperation and an ambition to drive greater growth between both countries. The … Read more

The UK will continue to support Chad’s political transition amidst the conflict in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council – uk.gov

The UK will continue to support Chad’s political transition amidst the conflict in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Location: United Nations, New York Delivered on: 13 December 2024 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) The statement underscored the Council’s support to SRSG Abarry and the valuable work of his office in the sub-region. The United Kingdom also welcomes the SRSG’s close coordination of efforts with his counterparts in the region, … Read more

British Army successfully tests new drone-destroying laser – uk.gov

British Army successfully tests new drone-destroying laser
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Wolfhound Vehicle with Laser Directed Energy Weapon A high-energy laser weapon has been fired by the British Army from an armoured vehicle for the first time and successfully destroyed flying drones.  It works by directing an intense beam of infra-red light in the form of energy towards its target using advanced sensors and tracking systems which maintain … Read more

Government Art Collection celebrates 125th anniversary with two public exhibitions announced – uk.gov

Government Art Collection celebrates 125th anniversary with two public exhibitions announced
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Lubaina Himid, The sweet sharp taste of limes, 2018 © Lubaina Himid Artworks to be displayed at Bradford Council’s Cartwright Hall Art Gallery have been selected by young people from across the district A second exhibition at The National Archives will showcase pieces commissioned to mark His Majesty The King’s Coronation in 2023 The Government … Read more

UK bolsters humanitarian funding for Gaza on Minister’s visit to the region – uk.gov

Foreign Secretary statement on Hong Kong arrest warrants
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International Development Minister Anneliese Dodds will attend a humanitarian conference in Cairo today [Monday 2 December], meeting with international partners, to discuss how to urgently alleviate suffering in Gaza, as part of a three-day visit to the region.    The Minister will announce £19 million of funding for Gaza, including £12 million in funding to the … Read more