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UK Ambassador Kate Foster told the UN Security Council the UK will continue supporting humanitarian efforts in the DRC, including assistance specifically for the Ebola response, and called for sustained international action.
The Foreign Secretary issued a statement on 12 October announcing measures against named Iranian individuals, outlining the UK’s targeted actions in response to recent behaviour by Iran.
Minister Uma Kumaran delivered remarks launching the updated UK Arctic Policy Framework, setting out the government’s priorities for the Arctic and the UK's diplomatic and scientific engagement in polar regions.
The UK and Germany are launching a joint partnership to counter sabotage and cyber attacks, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham meeting Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin to agree collaborative measures and strengthen bilateral security cooperation.
The UK’s ambassador to the OSCE welcomed the Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo back to the Permanent Council, emphasising the Mission’s on‑the‑ground presence, impartial monitoring and access across communities.
UK Chargé d’Affaires James Ford condemns Russia’s intensified attacks on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure, demands compliance with international humanitarian law, an immediate ceasefire and renewed negotiations towards a just, lasting peace.
Ambassador Kate Foster told the UN Fourth Committee the UK is committed to respecting and defending the right of people in its Overseas Territories to determine their own future, reaffirming UK policy at the UN decolonisation forum.
On his first visit as Foreign Secretary, Ed Miliband met President Zelenskyy and FM Andrii Sybiha, reaffirming the UK's steadfast support for Ukraine and warning Russia it ‘cannot wait us out’.
The UK has issued a statement on 15 October expressing concern about escalating tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea; the note sets out the UK's position and diplomatic response to the deteriorating bilateral situation.
Foreign ministers from the UK, Australia, Canada and France issued a joint statement on the postponement of Palestinian elections, expressing concern and outlining diplomatic responses to the decision and its implications for regional stability.
At the UN Security Council the UK, through Ambassador Kate Foster, condemned a dangerous escalation by Yemen’s Houthi movement, calling for de‑escalation and international action to address threats to regional security and maritime routes.
Wes Streeting delivered remarks at the 2026 LGBTQ+ Defence Awards, outlining the Ministry of Defence’s commitment to inclusion and support for LGBTQ+ personnel and recognising awardees and initiatives within the armed forces community.
The Prime Minister spoke by telephone with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 10 October 2026; the short government notice records the bilateral call but gives no details of topics discussed or outcomes.
The UK and other OSCE participating States issued a joint statement marking the World Day against the Death Penalty, reaffirming their positions at the OSCE on abolition and related human‑rights concerns.
A UK-supported Kyiv Business Centre has opened, hosting an inaugural meeting and providing a permanent UK presence in Ukraine intended to support and promote UK companies operating there.
UK Chargé d’Affaires James Ford reaffirms UK support for the ICRC, calls for protection of humanitarian workers and urges Russia to grant immediate ICRC access to all Ukrainian prisoners of war and uphold international humanitarian law.
Introduces a package of 31 UK sanctions targeting Russian financial assets, propagandists and individuals accused of torture, intensifying economic pressure ahead of the winter season.
At the UN Security Council, Ambassador Sarah MacIntosh said the UK will continue to support implementation of the Colombia Peace Agreement at local levels, reaffirming the UK’s diplomatic backing for peace processes.
Colonel Joby Rimmer condemned attacks on civilian shipping in the Black Sea, warning Russia’s war is endangering maritime security and freedom of navigation and has broader consequences for civilian shipping in the region.
At the UN Security Council the UK emphasised that respect for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is essential for long-term stability, political progress and economic recovery, in a statement by Ambassador Kate Foster.
Foreign ministers from Canada, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands and the UK issued a joint statement reaffirming political and practical support for the International Criminal Court and its work (full joint statement published by the FCDO).
Sets out the G7 leaders' commitments on global energy security and market stability, signalling coordinated policies among member states to address supply, market volatility and resilience of energy systems.
Details the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force exercises across the High North and Baltic aimed at countering Russian hybrid threats, coinciding with defence ministers’ meetings in Iceland to coordinate regional security measures.
Operation Inherent Resolve has concluded in Iraq; Global Coalition forces, including UK personnel, have departed as UK‑Iraq security cooperation moves into a new phase.
Andy Lord has been appointed interim chair of the MOD’s National Armaments Director Group Advisory Board, which provides independent oversight of the Group’s strategy, performance and risk management.
Deputy Ambassador James Ford accused Russia of international law breaches including torture, enforced disappearances and unlawful transfer of Ukrainian children, urged an unconditional ceasefire, and reaffirmed UK support for accountability mechanisms at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference.
MoD has extended a £190 million contract with Airbus to maintain the RAF’s A400M Atlas fleet, targeting a 30% boost in aircraft availability and sustaining more than 350 UK jobs under the deal.
Ms Ann Snow MBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen, succeeding Ms Abda Sharif OBE, marking a diplomatic change of post for the UK’s representation in Yemen.
The UK and Taiwan held the 28th annual UK–Taiwan Trade Talks in London, launched a new Science, Innovation and Technology Arrangement and engaged with a Taiwanese business delegation to deepen trade and technology cooperation.
The UK delivered its national statement to the 113th Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, outlining its position and priorities on chemical weapons issues at the OPCW meeting.