The UK has delivered its 300,000th artillery shell to Ukraine, and has committed to delivering tens of thousands more this year. Comes as the Defence Secretary and Chief of the Defence Staff joined representatives from 50 nations to urge further support. The Defence Secretary outlined the UK’s priority areas of military support for the coming … Read more
Limits to be placed on how much lawyers receive from lower damages clinical negligence claims This will save an estimated £500 million over the next decade which could be spent on patient care. Changes will better support victims and preserve access to justice Legal costs will be capped in lower damages clinical negligence claims to … Read more
Location: Defence and Security Equipment International ,London Delivered on: 13 September 2023 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) It’s a huge pleasure and a privilege to be with you, in order to just give you some context from NATO, as NATO’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander for Europe, about how NATO is changing … Read more
Sir Philip’s main focus will be the fifth UK-Bangladesh Strategic Dialogue chaired by Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary Ambassador Masud Bin Momen. Building on the UK and Bangladesh’s historic links, the Strategic Dialogue reflects the two countries’ shared commitment to develop a modern economic, trade and security partnership. The Dialogue will cover political and diplomatic relations, economic, … Read more
The Prime Minister spoke to Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this afternoon before he travels to India for the G20 Leaders’ Summit. President Zelenskyy updated on Ukraine’s counter-offensive and ongoing military requirements, and the Prime Minister pledged the UK’s steadfast support and commended Ukraine’s armed forces for their progress on the battlefield. They also discussed the … Read more
UN Security Council Firstly, let me thank USG Lacroix and the Force Commanders for their briefings today. Through you, I also want to thank UN peacekeeping personnel for their dedicated and courageous work to protect civilians and uphold stability around the world. The UK pays tribute to all peacekeepers who have given their lives in … Read more
🌊🚨🏊♂️ Drowning Prevention Day 2023 🏊♀️🚨🌊 Prepare to be Stunned! The World Health Organization (WHO) just dropped a bombshell, revealing that drowning is a deadly public health crisis sweeping the globe. Over 2.5 million precious lives have been lost in the last decade alone, and the most heartbreaking part? A staggering 90% of these tragic … Read more
More victims of crimes including domestic abuse, rape and other sexual offences will benefit from support designed to best meet their individual needs, the government has announced. Up to £8.3 million will be provided to organisations across England and Wales to fund frontline and specialist support projects for victims and survivors over two years, including … Read more
From global pandemics, universal human rights, to nuclear non-proliferation and climate change; multilateral institutions have forged the global consensus on the most fundamental challenges humanity faces. These are remarkable accomplishments. Through our collective action, we have become collectively stronger. Our multilateral system is made up of key institutions that enable us to work together to … Read more
A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson said: North Korea’s ballistic missile launches on 18 July are a breach of multiple UN Security Council Resolutions. Illegal ballistic missile launches continue to destabilise the peace and security of the Korean Peninsula. The UK will continue to call out these flagrant violations of UNSCRs. We strongly urge … Read more
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