UN Human Rights Council 50: UK statement on women and girls in Afghanistan

Ambassador Simon Manley, the UK’s Permanent Representative in Geneva, delivered a statement ahead of the adoption – by consensus – of a resolution on the situation of human rights of women and girls in Afghanistan.

Ashley Alder appointed as Chair of the Financial Conduct Authority

HM Treasury has today (Friday 8 July) announced the appointment of Ashley Alder as Chair of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Tougher protections for journalism added to online safety laws

People’s access to trusted, high-quality journalism online is to get a further boost as the government adds stronger press protections to its pioneering Online Safety Bill.

The Prime Minister has appointed four trustees to the Science Museum Group

The Prime Minister has appointed four trustees to the Science Museum Group for a period of 4 years from 1 November 2022 until 31 October 2026. Professor Anya Hurlbert, Baroness Nicky Morgan, Professor Gregory Radick, and Sar…

Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s statement in Downing Street: 7 July 2022

Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a statement in Downing Street.