PM call with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman: 26 February 2026
The Prime Minister spoke to His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, today. Source link
Human Rights in Russia and the death of Alexei Navalny: Joint Statement to the OSCE
Thank you Chair. I am delivering this statement on behalf of the following participating States : Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, the United Kingdom and my own country Czechia; as well as Australia as an OSCE Partner for Cooperation. On the second commemoration of Alexei Navalny’s […]
New gym opens to boost soldier wellbeing at Kendrew Barracks
The new £11.6 million Physical and Recreational Training Centre (P&RTC) marks a major milestone for the Kendrew Barracks. Completed as the final project under the Army Basing Programme and funded by the Defence Estate Optimisation (DEO) Army Programme, the facility is now fully operational and supporting daily training across the barracks. The project was delivered […]
Russia’s escalation during diplomacy undermines peace efforts: UK statement to the OSCE
Thank you, Mr Chair. We hear regularly from the Russian Federation that Ukraine and its supporters are working to undermine peace efforts, alleging that attacks peak precisely around peace talks to derail diplomacy. These accusations are both hypocritical and revealing. They follow a familiar pattern in which Russia attributes to others what it does itself. […]
Apply to the Attorney General’s Civil Panel Counsel – London A, B and C Panels 2026
The Attorney General is seeking to appoint new members to three civil panels of junior counsel, the London A, B and C panels to undertake civil work for government departments. Membership of the London panels is open to both barristers and solicitors with the appropriate qualifications. London A Panel Members of this panel deal with […]
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Afghanistan
UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Afghanistan. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders. Source link
Government cracks down on unsafe and unregulated building products in response to Grenfell Tower tragedy
Major Construction Products White Paper to strengthen safety and regulation of building products, ensuring they are properly assessed before being used. First Annual Report on implementation of Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations also published today – with over 2,100 buildings having started or completed remediation and number of inspections and formal notices on unsafe buildings more […]
Dorset farmer fined after failing to comply with slurry notice
A Dorset farmer has been prosecuted by the Environment Agency for not increasing his slurry storage to prevent the risk of pollution and comply with Environmental Regulations. Mark Pearson, of Hanford Farm, Hanford, Blandford in Dorset appeared before Yeovil Magistrates Court on Tuesday 2 December. He pleaded guilty to the offence and was fined £1200. He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £480 and full costs of […]
We will try to defend human dignity wherever it is threatened: statement by UK Minister for Human Rights
Mr Vice President, When the United Kingdom asked the world to place its trust in us and return us to this Council, we made a clear promise – that we would use our seat to defend human dignity wherever it is threatened. Today, standing here as a member once again, I want to renew that […]
Over £50 million pumped into the fight to tackle homelessness
Councils and organisations helping tackle homelessness and rough sleeping will receive £50 million worth of Government investment, targeting the people and places under the most pressure. The funding is split across two major programmes and will help deliver on the national target to halve long term rough sleeping by the end of this Parliament. Leading […]