This statement provides an update on the AAIB investigation into a number of go-arounds flown at St Helena Airport on 17 June 2023 and subsequently. The AAIB has determined that these go-arounds did not constitute serious incidents, as defined, but that there are actions that may potentially improve the safety of operations by aircraft to … Read more
The Prime Minister and President Biden met today at the G7. They discussed the strength of the US-UK relationship and their shared commitment to international security. The leaders welcomed the progress at the G7 on making Russia pay for its illegal war in Ukraine. They discussed the situation in the Middle East and agreed that … Read more
Location: United Nations, New York Delivered on: 11 June 2024 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) The United Kingdom would like nothing more than for this Council not to hold any more meetings on chemical weapons. As this would mean that chemical weapons were no longer being produced, stored or used anywhere … Read more
Location: United Nations, New York Delivered on: 7 June 2024 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) We cannot say it enough times. Russia, who use their seat on this Council to opine on and to sit in judgement on other countries on this Council’s agenda, are, as we speak, bombing Ukrainian civilian … Read more
We, the Governments of France, Germany and the United Kingdom, welcome the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors’ adoption of a resolution on Iran this afternoon. The resolution responds to Iran’s persistent refusal to cooperate in good faith with the IAEA to clarify outstanding issues relating to undeclared nuclear material detected at multiple … Read more
The UK would like to thank the Bureau and Working Group for all their work. The International Health Regulations are an important technical framework that helps to prevent and protect against the spread of disease. This set of proposed amendments updates the regulations to reflect lessons learned, including from COVID-19. Every Member State, including the … Read more
An FCDO spokesperson said: North Korea’s ballistic missile launches on 30 May are another breach of multiple UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs). Unlawful ballistic missile launches continue to destabilise the peace and security of the Korean Peninsula. The UK strongly urges North Korea to stop such provocations, return to dialogue and take credible steps towards … Read more
HMS Duncan leaves Portsmouth Royal Navy warship HMS Duncan has deployed from Portsmouth today to the Red Sea. The Type 45 destroyer will relieve its sister ship HMS Diamond, which has been protecting shipping lanes in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks since before Christmas. HMS Duncan is a like-for-like replacement for Diamond – armed … Read more
Five areas in England and Scotland have agreed with the UK Government the details of their Levelling Up Partnership funding. Boston, Stoke-on-Trent, Wakefield, the Scottish Borders and Tendring were previously announced as areas which would receive a Levelling Up Partnership to support regeneration. In Boston we are investing £13m in regeneration and improving access to … Read more
Minister John Lamont More money to fund vital public services will be at the disposal of the Scottish Government after a motion passed in the House of Commons today that will see their borrowing powers increased in line with inflation. Scotland Office Minister John Lamont secured the approval of a Scotland Act Order that increases the … Read more
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