Press release The United Kingdom helps secure agreement on a Resolution on Marine Plastic Pollution and is appointed Chair of the IWC’s Conservation Committee The Government upheld its long-standing opposition to commercial whaling at the 68… read more
new government-backed law to offer pregnant women and new parents greater protection against redundancy new legal powers will help to counter workplace discrimination, particularly when new parents return to work Pregnant women and new parents will … read more
new laws introduced entitling unpaid carers to 1 week of unpaid leave a year to support those most in need eligible employees will be able to take Carer’s Leave regardless of how long they have worked for their employer Millions of people across the… read more
Press release The UK announces support for a new UN sanctions regime in Haiti. On 21 November 2022, the UN established a new sanctions regime in Haiti in UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution 2653 (2022), adopted under Chapter VII of the UN … read more
Deputy Director Dauris will meet with Guatemalan Government Officials, private sector leaders, and broader civil society groups. The Deputy Director’s trip underscores the UK’s strong commitment to the UK-Guatemala solid relationship. At meetings with… read more