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Independent inquiry launched into 2021 Channel crossing tragedy

Announcing an inquiry into the events of 24 November 2021, when at least 27 people lost their lives crossing the Channel.

MHRA authorises diabetes drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide) for weight management and weight loss

For the first time in the UK, obese patients and people who are overweight with weight-related health problems could now have access to Moun

The UK calls for Russia to end its war of aggression as it continues to inflict suffering on Ukraine and across the globe: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by UK Deputy Political Coordinator Thomas Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.

The ICC is an important tool to deliver justice for Libya through transparent investigation: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by Chanaka Wickremasinghe, UK Legal Adviser to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya.

Investigatory Powers Act 2016 reform announced in King’s Speech

The government has introduced legislation to update the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.

PM statement on protests following meeting with Metropolitan Police Commissioner: 8 November 2023

Prime Minsiter Rishi Sunak's statement on protests following his meeting with Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley.

Government expands list of safe countries allowing more removals

India and Georgia to be added to the UK’s ‘safe states’ list in a key step in delivery of the Illegal Migration Act.

World Trade Organization's Chinese Taipei’s Trade Policy Review, November 2023: UK Statement

The UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Simon Manley, gave a statement during Chinese Taipei’s fifth WTO Trade Policy

£15 million announced for flood recovery in Northern Ireland

Up to £15 million of reallocated funding made available in Northern Ireland to respond to flooding – supporting affected businesses and aidi

Statement on recovery from floods in Northern Ireland

Up to £15 million of reallocated funding made available in Northern Ireland to respond to flooding – supporting affected businesses and aidi