UK concerned about Russian violations of international humanitarian law: UK statement to the OSCE
Thank you to both co-chairs for hosting this joint Permanent Council-Forum for Security Cooperation (PC-FSC) meeting on this important issue. I wish to thank the two speakers for their interventions. The UK continues to fully support the crucial work of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and its...Read More »
DASA seeks Advanced Materials innovations to shape the future of defence

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DASA has launched a new Innovation Focus Area to find Advanced Materials innovations to support generation-after-next defence capabilities
- DASA has launched a new Innovation Focus Area...Read More »
UK and South Africa to work more closely on tackling pandemics and climate change
- UK and South Africa launch new agreement on health, building on close work on climate and other global challenges.
- Commitment made as South African President Ramaphosa, UK Health Secretary and HRH The Earl of Wessex visit the Crick Institute, the biggest biomedical research facility in Europe, and Kew Gardens.
- Additional UK funding...Read More »
UK Government statement on Supreme Court ruling on draft independence referendum bill

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Alister Jack said that the UK Government was committed to working with the Scottish Government on the issues that matter most to people in Scotland.
The...Read More »
South Africa: statement on gender equality

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The UK and South Africa share a strong commitment to upholding women’s rights and gender equality at home and overseas.