New DESNZ Interim Permanent Secretary announced
Clive Maxwell appointed as new Interim Permanent Secretary. Source link
New campaign to ‘demystify’ creative jobs for young people
More young people from working class backgrounds and underrepresented communities outside London are to be encouraged to explore a career in the creative industries as part of a government campaign launching today. A new report suggests a lack of information, understanding and support is preventing young people from working in creative sectors including film and […]
UK pledges £5m for emergency aid and support for survivors of sexual violence in El Fasher
The Foreign Secretary has today, 1 November, announced £5 million of urgent funding to provide lifesaving support for Sudan. Speaking at the 21st Manama Dialogue Conference in Bahrain, the Foreign Secretary condemned the truly horrifying and utterly intolerable scenes in El-Fasher where 260,000 people, half of whom are children, are trapped in famine-like conditions, surrounded by violence, […]
Foreign Secretary speech at the 21st Manama Dialogue Conference in Bahrain
This is a great pleasure to be here in Bahrain to join friends on the stage. Let me begin by thanking His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa… His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister… And the International Institute for Strategic Studies for bringing us together. […]
Thousands of patients from Scotland’s poorest areas to benefit from landmark UK government-funded obesity study
Scottish patients placed at the heart of a multi-million pound study of weight-loss medicines. University of Glasgow, pharmaceutical firm Novo Nordisk and IQVIA, a leading global provider of clinical research services, selected to plan and deliver the research involving 3,000 to 5,000 people from across Scotland. Findings of the study will provide real-world insight into the lives of people living with obesity and health […]
Vaccination crucial as meningitis cases increase
Children and young adults, particularly university students, remain at risk from meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia, which whilst rare, can be devastating, life changing and sometimes deadly. Latest UKHSA data reveals 378 cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) were confirmed in 2024-25. The latest data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reveals: MenB […]
United Kingdom’s Trade Policy Review. Closing Statement from the UK
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Statements following the sentencing of Michael Webber
The death of Jaysley-Louise Beck was a tragedy and her loss continues to be felt across the Army and wider Defence community. My thoughts are with her loved ones and we remain profoundly sorry for the failure to protect her. Today’s sentencing does not diminish the profound loss felt by her family, friends and the […]
Joint Statement from the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom
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This resolution represents a step towards a lasting political solution that provides for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council
UK Explanation of Vote delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Western Sahara. Source link