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Foreign Secretary travels to Middle East to help prevent regional spread of conflict

The Foreign Secretary today (18 October) begins a multi-country visit across the Middle East, as the UK works urgently to help prevent the conflict spreading across the region, while working towards a peaceful resolution.

Wednesday, 18 October 2023 23:35

The UK is working to close the gap between resolutions and reality: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council Arria Meeting on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence...

Wednesday, 18 October 2023 23:33

Security Council meets over Israel-Gaza: 'Very real risk' of conflict expanding warns top envoy

UN Middle East envoy Tor Wennesland on Wednesday called for an inquiry into the strike against a Gaza hospital that killed hundreds, including patients, staff and displaced people seeking shelter...

Wednesday, 18 October 2023 21:06

The UK will continue work to break the cycle of violence across Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East...

Wednesday, 18 October 2023 21:03

Readout of PM call with President Christodoulides of Cyprus

Following the Prime Minister’s call this evening with President Christodoulides of Cyprus, a Downing Street spokesperson said...

Wednesday, 18 October 2023 21:01

Energy UK conference 2023: keynote speech by Claire Coutinho

Energy Security Secretary Claire Coutinho on our approach to energy security and achieving net zero...

Wednesday, 18 October 2023 18:27

Speaker welcomes Ukrainian orchestra to parliament

Musicians from the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine performed an impromptu concert at Speaker’s House - as part of their mission to fight the war against Russia on the cultural front...

Wednesday, 18 October 2023 18:17

Joint Statement on UN Security Council Resolution 2231 Transition Day

The UK joins other Proliferation Security Initiative-endorsing States in committing to countering destabilising Iranian missile and drone-related activities.,,,

Wednesday, 18 October 2023 16:47

Urgent question (Commons) on Gaza: Al-Ahli Arab Hospital Explosion - Oct 18

Mr David Lammy (Tottenham) (Lab)(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs if he will make a statement on the explosion at the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza...

Wednesday, 18 October 2023 16:39

The UK supports Israel’s right to self-defence in line with the UN Charter: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East...

Wednesday, 18 October 2023 16:23