GCHQ confirms heavy Russian losses as Moscow avoids negotiations and civilian casualties grow: UK Statement to the OSCE

UK Senior Military Advisor, Colonel Joby Rimmer, cites GCHQ intelligence assessments on heavy Russian losses, criticises and condemns Moscow’s refusal to engage in serious negotiations, and highlights ever increasing and una…



Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Lance Corporal James Stewart Freeman

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Lance Corporal Freeman, who died in Iraq during routine training activity on 31 May 2026. He was 29 years old.



UK–Ghana Growth Partnership to Drive Jobs, Investment and Skills

UK–Ghana Growth Partnership (2026–2028) aims to boost jobs, trade, infrastructure and skills through major investments and private sector–led growth initiatives



Sir Ian Cheshire confirmed as new Ofcom chair

Sir Ian Cheshire has been announced as Chair of Ofcom, the UK's independent regulator for communications.



Policy paper: Animal Health and Welfare Pathway

The Pathway will push forward and support the gradual and continual improvement in farm animal health and welfare.