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Russia is the one that must de-escalate and engage in meaningful dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.

Security Minister statement on antisemitic attacks

The Security Minister gave an oral statement to the House of Commons on 20 April responding to recent antisemitic attacks.

New powers to protect vital free speech at universities

New complaints scheme introduced by the Education Secretary for the next academic year to raise concerns about suppression of freedom of spe

PM statement on the appointment of Peter Mandelson: 20 April 2026

Prime Minister's oral statement on the appointment of Peter Mandelson.

Tackling trafficking for forced criminality in cyber‑scam operations: UK statement to the 26th Conference of the Alliance against Trafficking in Persons

Emily Potts, Modern Slavery Advisor, highlights the UK's commitment to tackling modern slavery and human trafficking, particularly in light

Keep Britain Working review – updates

Updates on the independent review of the role of employers in tackling health based economic inactivity and promoting healthy and inclusive

Repression in Russia: UK and others express concern at Russian court’s decision to classify Memorial as an “extremist organization”: Joint Statement to the OSCE

UK and others condemn systematic repression of independent voices and civil society in the Russian Federation.

Precautionary recall of blood pressure medication after manufacturing error

The MHRA has advised pharmacy and healthcare professionals to stop supplying the impacted batch and return all remaining stock to their supp

Japan-UK Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue 2026 – Joint Statement

The Foreign Secretary met Foreign Minister Motegi in Tokyo on 20 April 2026 for the tenth Japan-UK Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue.

Sentence increase for predatory paedophile

A man who groomed and sexually abused multiple girls across the UK has his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened.