Graves of two unknown World War 1 officers ‘named’ 111 years after their deaths
Two ‘unknown soldier’ headstones have been replaced with ones bearing the names of the men who lay there after investigation work by the MOD’s Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), also known as the ‘War Detectives’. Rededication services for Capt Cuthbert and Lt Harvey were organised by the team, and services were held for Capt. Cuthbert at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s (CWGC) Tyne Cot Cemetery this morning, and for Lt Harvey at Sanctuary Wood Cemetery this afternoon (29 April 2026). JCCC Caseworker, Alexia […]
Britain must secure greater control and leverage over AI to protect our national security in fractured world
In a keynote speech Liz Kendall set out why AI is key to this country’s economic prosperity and national security The Tech Secretary says UK must build up its AI sector and work with allies or risk losing out on race for the future Government to develop a UK AI hardware plan to secure Britain’s […]
Rebuilding Britain for the new world: Liz Kendall’s speech at the Royal United Services Institute
Introduction I am delighted to be here at RUSI. A unique organisation … with a proud history of leading debates on the security issues of our age … and with a powerful ambition: to build a more secure, equitable and stable world. From the revolutionary impact of steam power in the 19th century, to nuclear […]
The United Kingdom remains steadfast in its commitment to media freedom around the world: UK statement at the UN
Let me begin by congratulating the Department of Global Communications on its 80th anniversary. Amid a backdrop of heightened geopolitical tension and conflict, the need for facts and truth has never been more important. We are proud to support the Department’s vital work to uphold the United Nations as a trusted source of information and to […]
World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund 2026 Spring Meetings, Development Committee plenary: Baroness Chapman’s remarks
Thank you, Chair, Ajay, and everyone at the Bank. I set out my priorities in my written statement. So I want to focus here on 2 things. First, we all know that war is development in reverse. So we need to see an end to all conflict, including Russia’s continued aggression against Ukraine. And I have heard clearly here, that the war in the Middle East […]
Attacks on international shipping in the Gulf have been deeply damaging for the world: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly
The United Kingdom was grateful to Bahrain for its leadership in bringing forward this draft resolution, and for its constructive, good-faith efforts to build consensus across the Council on an issue of critical importance to international peace and security. We regret that the draft resolution was vetoed. Madam President, navigational rights and freedoms are a […]
Re-opening the Strait a global responsibility, Prime Minister set to tell world leaders
Critical discussions on the Strait of Hormuz are set to be hosted in Paris today, as the Prime Minister and President Macron of France chair a virtual meeting of the new Strait of Hormuz Maritime Freedom of Navigation Initiative Security cooperation, critical supply chains and support to industry are on the agenda as leaders discuss joint efforts to restore […]
We can shape a world where every human being can live with dignity, safety, and choice: UK National Statement at the 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development
The United Kingdom reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the protection and advancement of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights. These are fundamental to global stability, equality, and crucially, to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Today, as a UK youth representative, I stand alongside other youth delegates who know from lived experience that only young […]
Water insecurity threatens growth, resilience, and security: UK statement at the High-Level Celebration of World Water Day 2026
The United Kingdom is fully aligned with the cross-regional statement delivered by Finland and would like to make a few additional remarks.World Water Day is being held amidst a global crisis of too much, too little, or too polluted water, and in an era of Global Water Bankruptcy. Climate change and nature loss are intensifying the […]
UK’s “Quantum leap” to help beat disease, deliver high-paid jobs, and strengthen national security, as first country in the world to roll out Quantum computers at scale
Raft of support worth up to £2 billion to establish the UK as a world leader in Quantum, from skills and talent to research and procurement programmes. UK aims to become first country in the world to commit to making and deploying Quantum computers at scale by the early 2030s, ushering in a new era for computing which could add £200 billion to the economy by 2045 A defining technology of the future, Quantum will deliver better drugs and treatments, greener energy, and protect people’s finances and national security The next step in the UK’s plans […]