There was something magical about watching the Platinum Pageant outside Buckingham Palace – the sheer joy and enthusiasm of the crowds, the dash and exuberance of the parade and then the deafening cheer as the Queen appeared on the balcony. Below her … read more
World news story David Mundell MP arrives in New Zealand on his first visit since being appointed by UK PM Boris Johnson as Trade Envoy. UK Trade Envoy to New Zealand David Mundell shaking hands with Auckland Mayor Phil Goff and Deputy Mayor … read more
World news story Today Sir Ian Botham begins a nation-wide programme across Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth as the UK PM’s Trade Envoy to Australia. Sir Ian Botham with the UK Government team in Brisbane on the first day of his programme 21 Jun… read more
Thank you President. I join others in thanking the Secretary-General, USG Griffiths and Mr Agha for their briefings. As we’ve heard, the Security Council will soon consider the UN’s mandate to deliver cross-border aid into Syria. The UK is in no doubt… read more
Thank you President. I would like to thank SRSG Haysom, Ms Mudawi and Ms Merekaje for their helpful briefings. We very much welcome South Sudan participating in the meeting today. The United Kingdom applauds the UN Mission in South Sudan and SRSG Hay… read more