Tackling trafficking for forced criminality in cyber‑scam operations: UK statement to the 26th Conference of the Alliance against Trafficking in Persons
Thank you, Moderator, and to the panellists for such insightful presentations. The United Kingdom is firmly committed to tackling modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms. Human trafficking for forced criminality, particularly within cyber scam operations; is one of the fastest‑evolving forms of exploitation globally. Cyber-scam centres pose major security and human rights […]
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
Mr Chair, I’m honoured to deliver this statement on behalf of the following OSCE participating States: Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, the United Kingdom and, my own country, France. In the 1991 Moscow Document, OSCE participating States agreed that commitments undertaken in the field of the […]
Tram derailment at Piccadilly tram stop
Investigation into the derailment of a tram at Piccadilly tram stop, Manchester, 5 April 2026. Source link
MMO and NIFCA joint enforcement operation results in successful prosecution
On 11 September 2024, officers from the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), Northumberland Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (NIFCA) and Northumbria Police conducted a joint compliance patrol at the Port of Blyth following reports that the Andigee WY372 was repeatedly landing undersized shellfish. Officers inspected and measured a total of 250 lobsters seized from the vessel. […]
UK to host first official visit of Indian Chief of Defence Staff
UK Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton will host India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan for a three‑day visit starting 19 April. During their talks, the two military commanders will discuss deepening cooperation across training, operations and defence industry partnerships. Senior UK civil and military leaders will […]
FCDO statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches: 19 April
Statement following ballistic missile launches by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 19 April. Source link
Queen Elizabeth Trust launched to strengthen communities across the United Kingdom
The King will serve as Royal Patron of the newly established independent charity. The Trust will focus on regenerating shared spaces that bring people together. The charity will provide a lasting legacy for the late Queen, who devoted so much of her life to recognising the importance of service to others. A new UK-wide independent […]
“A Riveder le Stelle”: the State Visit to Italy anniversary
The photographic exhibition A Riveder le Stelle was inaugurated at Villa Wolkonsky on 14 April 2026, the Residence of the British Ambassador to Italy. The exhibition offered a visual journey retracing, one year on, some of the most emblematic moments of the State Visit to Italy by Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, […]
Sir Martyn Oliver’s speech at the Early Years Alliance Connect Roadshow
Hello everyone, thank you so much for having me here today. It’s really good to be in London with you. And it’s particularly exciting because this is my first time speaking at one of the Early Years Alliance roadshows! Thank you for getting me involved. I would also like to personally thank Neil Leitch for […]
Boost for thousands of aspiring health professionals from deprived areas
2,000 new nursing created apprenticeships concentrated in areas that need it most A further 2,000 young people from deprived areas to be supported when applying to medical courses backed by £2.3 million Pledge to increase the number of students receiving free school meals into medical school by 50% in the next decade. Thousands of young […]