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The UK delivered a statement at UN Human Rights Council interactive dialogue on the Secretary‑General’s report on cooperation with the UN; the statement was read by Human Rights Ambassador Eleanor Sanders.
Ambassador Kate Foster told the UN Security Council the UK is ready to support destruction of Assad‑era chemical weapons as part of efforts for Syria to become a sovereign, stable state, urging continued international action and cooperation.
Lord Wood of Anfield set out UK priorities as Chair of the OSCE Forum for Security Co‑operation, emphasising support for Ukraine, the need for dialogue and measures to manage emerging security risks across Europe.
The UK told the OSCE Russia has intensified attacks on Ukraine that have severely harmed civilians, infrastructure, trade and food security, and urged sustained international support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia to secure serious negotiations and a just peace under OSCE principles.
Foreign Secretary delivered a speech at the Accra Reset event during UN General Assembly High Level Week, outlining the UK’s priorities for renewed partnership with Ghana and the region and diplomatic engagement on shared challenges.
Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, told the Security Council the UK stands ready to work with the UN to keep peacekeeping operations adaptable, effective and fit for future security and political challenges.
Summary of the Prime Minister’s meeting with Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on 22 September 2026, held on the margins of the UN General Assembly; no further details on outcomes provided in the blurb.
Text of the UK’s statement for the UN Human Rights Council interactive dialogue on Iran, delivered by the UK’s Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer; the blurb does not include the statement’s substantive content.
Ambassador Sarah MacIntosh issued the UK’s Explanation of Vote after the UN Security Council failed to renew the Iran Panel of Experts’ mandate, expressing deep regret at today’s veto and its implications for oversight.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak welcomed Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Støre to Liverpool on 27 September 2026 for bilateral talks, marking a UK–Norway engagement described in an official Downing Street announcement.
First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff General Sir Gwyn Jenkins delivered a speech at Admiralty House, Department of Naval Research. The event presented naval leadership views to an audience at the Department of Naval Research.
The UK and 37 other OSCE states jointly call on Belarus to release all political prisoners and to end repression of civil society, independent media and opposition voices, urging respect for fundamental human rights and rule of law.
Parliamentary Under‑Secretary Uma Kumaran issued a statement on 18 September setting out the UK Government’s approach to doing business with the Falkland Islands, addressing trade and engagement with that Overseas Territory.
Private George Pert from Ferryden, missing since 1918, has been identified and honoured at a rededication service organised by the MOD’s ‘War Detectives’ at CWGC Harlebeke New British Cemetery in Belgium.
Ambassador Daniel Holland condemned Russia’s ‘reckless hybrid actions’ over the 4 August Leipzig airport incident, expressing UK solidarity with Germany and reiterating concerns to the OSCE about such destabilising cross‑border activity.
Monthly National Space Operations Centre bulletin covering activities between 1 and 31 August 2026, outlining how the centre protected the UK and space assets during August (operational details and incidents not provided in the blurb).
The UK delivered a statement at UN Human Rights Council session 63 during the interactive dialogue on Russia, read by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer, setting out the UK's position to the council.
At UN Human Rights Council session 63 the UK made a statement in the interactive dialogue on Nicaragua, delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador Eleanor Sanders, outlining the UK's position to council members.
The Prime Minister hosted Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin at No10 North on 18 September 2026, marking the first international leader’s visit to the new wing as part of bilateral talks held at Downing Street.
On 21 September 2026 the Prime Minister held a telephone call with Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam; the government note provides no further details on topics discussed, outcomes or follow‑up.
More than 200 new bedspaces have been completed at Trenchard Lines, Upavon, delivering additional Army accommodation as part of ongoing Defence Infrastructure Organisation investment in service personnel housing.
Prime Minister held a telephone call with Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on 20 September 2026; the short notice gives no details on issues discussed or outcomes of the conversation.
Deputy Ambassador Ford welcomed OSCE work in Dushanbe on gender equality, border security, human rights, media standards and sustainable growth, confirmed increased UK support for Tajikistan border management and urged programmes to deliver on-the-ground impact.
Deputy Ambassador James Ford criticised attempts to whitewash Ratko Mladić’s crimes, calling such denial an affront to international law and urging governments and political leaders to avoid revisionism of atrocities at his funeral statement to the OSCE.