New UK–Japan investment partnership for Africa and emerging Asia
The UK and Japan’s development finance institutions (DFIs), British International Investment (BII), and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), have agreed a new partnership to deepen collaboration in mobilising investment into developing economies across Africa and emerging Asia. The partnership was formalised through a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC), signed during Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s visit […]
Report 08/2026: Collision between two passenger trains near Talerddig
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Leaders’ declaration on tackling migrant smuggling
We, the Leaders of the G7, reaffirm our enduring efforts to prevent and counter the smuggling of migrants. Taking stock of the G7 Leaders’ statements adopted in Apulia in 2024 and Kananaskis in 2025, we renew our commitment to preventing, countering and dismantling organised criminal networks that profit from the smuggling of migrants, the trafficking […]
UK clamps down on shady networks supplying Putin’s illegal war with new sanctions package
UK announces 70 new sanctions targeting Russia’s decrepit shadow fleet, military procurement supply chains and illicit finance networks used to circumvent sanctions. UK ramps up pressure on Russia during G7 Summit following latest abhorrent attacks against Ukraine, killing innocent civilians and destroying holy sites. The UK has now sanctioned almost 500 individuals, entities and ships under its Russia sanctions regime in 2026 alone, as allied support for Ukraine tops the G7 agenda. The UK has unleashed a major new sanctions package choking […]
Turkmen delegation participates in Education World Forum in London
A delegation from Turkmenistan, led by Deputy Minister of Education Mr Atayev, participated in the Education World Forum (EWF) held in London from 17 to 20 May 2026. The Forum brought together ministers, senior officials, policymakers, and education leaders from around the world, reaffirming its status as the leading global platform for education dialogue and […]
UK forces intercept Russian shadow fleet vessel for the first time in blow to Putin’s war chest
British Armed Forces interdict Russian shadow fleet vessel in the early hours of this morning Royal Marine Commandos and National Crime Agency board the ship in the channel, which will disrupt Putin’s war chest Vessel will now be held and monitored off the South Coast as investigations continue In the first UK-led operation of its kind, the vessel […]
UK celebrates community change-makers from across the UK in HM The King’s Birthday Honours List
Community change-makers up and down the country are being celebrated in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List today, with 1182 recipients awarded from every part of the UK. These recipients have contributed significantly to their communities, going above and beyond in delivering positive change to benefit others. Their involvement in their local areas includes […]
Armenia’s Parliamentary Elections of 7 June 2026: UK statement to the OSCE
Deputy Ambassador James Ford welcomed ODIHR’s preliminary findings that Armenia’s parliamentary elections were orderly and professionally conducted, congratulated Prime Minister Pashinyan, and affirmed UK support for strengt… Source link
UK and partners strengthen climate resilience and conservation in Guatemala
The project focused on the Zunil–Atitlán–Acatenango biocultural corridor. This is an important area for biodiversity, water sources and cultural heritage. It was funded by the UK Government’s Darwin Initiative. The total investment was over 6 million Guatemalan quetzales. The project was implemented by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Asociación Vivamos Mejor (AVM), working with local communities and authorities. Over three years, the project supported […]
UK–ASEAN announce health security grants & exchange awardees
The ASEAN-UK Health Security Partnership (HSP) programme announced the first recipients of its grants and peer exchange awards in Jakarta. The grants are designed to accelerate the implementation of evidence-based policy and practice, while the peer exchanges will facilitate expert collaboration and the sharing of practical solutions across the region. A total of 20 projects […]