G7 Foreign Ministers statement on missile launch by DPRK
Press release
The UK and G7 partners have issued a statement on an Intercontinental Ballistics Missile launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on 18th November.
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Terrorists face longer in jail for offences in prison
- Terrorist prisoners face tougher sentences for offences behind bars
- Automatic referral to police in a week and possible prosecution under new agreement
- Meets key recommendation from landmark Jonathan Hall review on terrorism in jail
Under the tough new measures, all terrorist offenders who commit further crimes in jail – however minor –...Read More »
World Children’s Day 2022: joint statement
World news story
The British Embassy in Kyiv stands with embassies and delegations in Ukraine to express concern at the impact of Russia’s war on Ukraine’s children.
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British High Commission Dhaka turns to renewable energy through solar panels
In partnership with SOLshare, a climate tech company, the High Commission has installed a 15.93 kilowatt per hour grid-tied rooftop solar project for its office. In other words, solar power will be offset against the High Commission’s electricity consumption from the grid.
The solar panels will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by...Read More »
PM announces new air defence for Ukraine on first visit to Kyiv
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said it is “deeply humbling” to be in Kyiv and pledged that the UK will continue to stand by Ukrainians in their fight, on his first visit to the country today [Saturday 19th November].
Meeting President Zelenskyy, he confirmed that the UK will provide a major...Read More »