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FCDO statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches: 22 October

The FCDO has released a statement following ballistic missile launches by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 22 October.

The UK strongly condemns the violence that continues to undermine efforts to restore democratic rule in Haiti: 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 Haiti.

Joint statement on Ukraine: 21 October 2025

Statement by President Zelenskyy, Prime Minister Starmer, Chancellor Merz, President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Prime Minister Tusk,&nbs

PM meeting with Chancellor Merz of Germany: 22 October

The Prime Minister spoke to the Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz today at the Western Balkans Leaders’ Summit.

Deliberately targeting humanitarian workers and assets is a gross violation of IHL: UK statement to the OSCE

Politico-Military Counsellor Ankur Narayan condemns attack on UN humanitarian convoy in Ukraine, which the UN has attributed to Russia, and

The UK reaffirms its commitment to supporting Syria at this pivotal moment in its political transition: 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 Syria.

Realising the benefits of expansion at Heathrow Airport

Enabling Heathrow expansion will drive economic growth and create jobs across the country.

Seven-year bans for sisters who enabled insolvency avoidance scheme and put creditors at risk of financial loss

Key figures in scheme to undermine insolvency system banned as directors

Plans for Heathrow expansion accelerate as Transport Secretary unveils next steps

Enabling Heathrow expansion will drive economic growth and create jobs across the country.

DfE Update: 22 October 2025

Latest information and actions from the Department for Education about funding, assurance and resource management, for academies, local auth