Travel Advisories
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UK calls for drastic action in Yemen as coronavirus infections reach one million
The UK Minister for the Middle East, James Cleverly MP, has expressed his deep concern at the rapidly rising number of coronavirus infections in Yemen amid an ongoing conflict and…
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Supporting agritech exports to Ukraine
About the transaction: Legume Technology Region Nottinghamshire Sector Agritech – inoculants Export destination Ukraine UKEF support Export insurance Nottinghamshire-based Legume Technology manufactures a range of specialist fertilisers using natural bacteria…
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UN Human Rights Council 43: Interactive Dialogue on Libya
Thank you, Mr President, High Commissioner, the UK welcomes your critical efforts towards accountability in Libya, and welcomes the Government of National Accord’s commitment to work with the OHCHR and…
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Next phase of NHS coronavirus (COVID-19) app announced
This next phase will bring together the work done so far on the NHS COVID-19 app and the new Google/Apple framework. Following rigorous field testing and a trial on the…
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Parole Board Chief Executive’s blog – June 2020 recruitment
The Parole Board last week launched its latest recruitment drive for new psychologist, psychiatrist and retired judicial members. This is an exciting opportunity for those who feel they can contribute…
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Work to start on second phase of £40m flood scheme in Bury.
The £40 million scheme, forms part of the Environment Agency’s programme of £2.6 billion investment into flood defences across the country. Working in partnership with Bury Council, the scheme, which…
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UN Human Rights Council 43: Interactive Dialogue on Ukraine
Thank you Mr Vice-President, The UK thanks the High Commissioner for her update and welcomes the 29th report of the OHCHR Monitoring Mission. We are concerned by increased civilian casualties…
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Work starts again to improve flood defences in Lower Bootham
Construction work is starting again to improve flood defences in the Lower Bootham area in a bid to help better protect 134 properties. The area already has embankment defences in…
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French Resistance fighters awarded honorary MBEs: 18 June 2020
PM announces MBEs for veterans of the French Resistance, recognising their role defending the UK and France in WWII President Macron visits UK today to commemorate 80th Anniversary of General…
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Crisis in Venezuela: Foreign Office statement, 17 June 2020
The UK is concerned at new steps by the Maduro regime that further subvert democratic process in Venezuela. We repeat our call for peaceful and democratic resolution of the political…