Joint Statement from Defence Ministers of the Joint Expeditionary Force: 02 October 2026

Defence Ministers of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) and Allies met at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, today (02 October) to advance the JEF's role as a key pillar of European and Euro-Atlantic security.




Bluetongue: latest situation

Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions.




Apply to move animals out of bluetongue zones

Apply for a specific licence for any movement in a bluetongue zone not covered by a general licence.




UK and Taiwan deepen trade and technology cooperation

The UK and Taiwan have held the 28th annual UK-Taiwan Trade Talks in London, alongside the launch of a new Science, Innovation and Technology Arrangement and engagement with a Taiwanese business delegation.




UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on the oral update on Ukraine

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on the oral update on Ukraine. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.