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We condemn the Iranian regime’s actions in the strongest possible terms: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Iran.

Convicted criminals detained in hospitals set to lose benefits

Government seeking to restore trust and common sense to the benefits system.

Red tape to be slashed for British robotics and defence innovators

Robotics and defence tech announced as the RIO's 2 new priority areas.

£279 million investment to build new home for Army’s cyber regiment

Army cyber warriors are to benefit from new modern accommodation and specialist training facilities, following nearly £300 million investmen

New Defence Housing Service to transform housing for forces families as Armed Forces Bill backs those who serve

New Defence Housing Service to be put into law, turbocharging biggest renewal of military housing in a generation

The UK stands ready to work to advance the Secretary-General’s UN80 reform initiative: UK Statement in the UN General Assembly

Statement by Simon Thomas, UK Ambassador to the General Assembly, at the UN General Assembly.

Major boost to pool of skilled former military personnel called upon in crises as UK strengthen preparedness

The Armed Forces Bill will grow the pool of former Service personnel who Defence could draw on in times of crisis, in a move welcomed by sen

OSCE Chair-in-Office presents priorities for 2026: UK statement to the OSCE

Ambassador Holland thanks Federal Councillor Cassis for presenting Switzerland's priorities as OSCE Chair-in-Office, and gives full UK suppo

Russia’s reckless missile attacks expose its ongoing obstruction of peace efforts: UK statement to the OSCE

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia’s latest missile and drone barrage, including its use of an intermediate range ballistic missile near NAT

Record renewables auction supports 7,000 jobs and £3bn investment

Workers across Britain will benefit from billions of pounds of private sector investment in ports and supply chains.