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
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
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
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
The Government and NHS will unveil a refreshed Workforce Plan in the summer with a laser-focus on shifting care from hospitals and into the community, as we work to get the NHS back on its feet and fit for the future. Lord Darzi’s shocking report laid bare the systemic issues which have gripped the NHS … Read more
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
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
Funds will be allocated to the organization CADENA which will be working to provide humanitarian aid in response to the floodings. The Start Fund is a multi-donor pooled fund to which the UK is a major contributor. It provides rapid financing in response to underfunded small to medium scale crises. The Start Fund is a … Read more
Vote will move the UK one step closer to becoming smoke-free, shielding the next generation from the harms of smoking. Ambitious plans to protect children from vaping, including ban on vape advertising and sale of vapes in vending machines, in addition to restricting vape flavours, packaging and shop display. Bill bolstered by additional £10m of … Read more
Location: United Nations, New York Delivered on: 20 November 2024 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) 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 … Read more
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