Press release The UK joins over 55 like-minded allies in committing to enhance international cooperation to end the practice of arbitrary arrests, detentions or sentencing. The United Kingdom is doing more to safeguard the rights of British … read more
Alok Sharma visits Africa for second time in a month since taking on COP Presidency full time to drive forward climate priorities on the continent Visit to Egypt and Nigeria saw Sharma encourage leaders to set out net zero targets and ambitious plans … read more
Thank you Mr Chair, and please accept my congratulations on your re-election. I want to start by commending the dedication and courage of all our personnel in the field, and to pay tribute to the memory of the 129 peacekeepers who lost their lives in … read more
News story The UK delivered this statement at the WTO Trade Policy Review of Myanmar on 15 February 2021. Thank you, Chair. Like other Members who have spoken this morning, we are gravely concerned by the current situation in Myanmar. The Un… read more
Mr Moderator, The profile of jobs in the UK is changing and roles which require STEM skills are set to rise at twice the rate of other occupations between now and 2023. STEM graduates are in short supply. And the challenges presented by the COVID epid… read more