September 2025 - United Kingdom Special Weapons News

UK applies sanctions on links to Iran's nuclear programme UK FCDO 30 Sep 2025 -- UK applies sanctions on over 70 Iranian individuals and organisations linked to Iran's nuclear programme in response to years of Iranian nuclear escalation.
Israeli annexation of the West Bank cannot be allowed to happen: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 29 Sep 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Palestine.
Scottish defence skills and jobs boost as welding facility secured through new Government funding UK MOD 29 Sep 2025 -- The Welding Skills Centre in Glasgow developing the future skills pipeline needed to deliver the UK's nuclear deterrent is secured through £2.5 million in funding, boosting defence jobs in Scotland.
Strengthening ties with the UK Prime Minister of Australia 29 Sep 2025 -- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has concluded his official visit to the United Kingdom.
European Powers Warn Iran Against 'Escalatory' Acts As Snapback Sanctions Take Force RFE/RL 28 Sep 2025 -- The UN has officially reimposed sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, further pressuring the Middle East nation that is already suffering global isolation and economic turmoil following previous rounds of punitive measures by the West.
E3 joint statement on Iran: activation of the snapback UK FCDO 28 Sep 2025 -- Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the UK on the activation of the snapback.
Last-Minute Bid By Russia, China To Give Iran 6 More Months Fails At UN RFE/RL 27 Sep 2025 -- The United Nations, led by the so-called European 3 - Britain, France, and Germany - appears set to reimpose wide-ranging "snapback" sanctions on Iran after the Security Council rejected a last-minute bid by Russia and China to delay the action.
Moscow Mechanism Report to address treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war by the Russian Federation: Joint statement to the OSCE, September 2025 UK FCDO 26 Sep 2025 -- UK and 40 other countries condemn Russia's treatment of Prisoners of War, including widespread and systematic torture and ill treatment of POWs
Moscow Mechanism report on Russian mistreatment of Ukrainian Prisoners of War: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 26 Sep 2025 -- UK calls on Russia to cease mistreatment of POWs, including torture and summary executions.
Foreign Ministry statement on retaliatory personal sanctions against representatives of the UK political establishment and expert community Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 26 Sep 2025
The United Kingdom does not stand up for one nation's rights, whilst ignoring others. But acts resolutely, with the UN Charter as our compass: UK National Statement at the UN General Assembly UK FCDO 26 Sep 2025 -- Statement by The Rt Hon David Lammy, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice and Deputy Prime Minister, at the UN General Assembly General Debate of the 80th Session
PM meeting with Prime Minister Carney of Canada: 26 September 2025 Gov.UK 26 Sep 2025
PM meeting with Prime Minister Albanese of Australia: 26 September 2025 Gov.UK 26 Sep 2025
PM call with President Erdoğan of Türkiye: 26 September 2025 Gov.UK 26 Sep 2025
Iran's nuclear escalation is a threat to international peace and security: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 26 Sep 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Iran.
Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer Prime Minister of Canada 26 Sep 2025.
Co-Chairs' Statement following the Ministerial Meeting on Coordinating Efforts for De-Escalation in Sudan UK FCDO 25 Sep 2025 -- Co-Chairs Statement from the African Union, the European Union, France, Germany and the United Kingdom following the Ministerial Meeting on Coordinating Efforts for De-Escalation in Sudan.
Russia's actions and false accusations will not deter our steadfast commitment to Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 25 Sep 2025 -- Ambassador Holland reiterates that Russia's intensifying attacks in Ukraine show it is not serious about peace. The UK and our Allies will continue to support Ukraine in line with international law.
Without support from his enablers, President Putin would realise peace is his best option in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 25 Sep 2025 -- Ambassador Holland explains that support from Iran, DPRK and - most decisively - China, are an important factor delaying President Putin's realisation that he needs to get serious about peace in Ukraine.
We must all keep alive the principles of multilateralism: UK Statement at the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting. UK FCDO 26 Sep 2025 -- Statement by The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
Maritime monitoring operations by the United Kingdom against illicit maritime activities including ship-to-ship transfers Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 25 Sep 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, held a bilateral meeting on Wednesday in New York with the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Mrs. Yvette Cooper. Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 Sep 2025
G7: Joint Statement by Foreign Ministers following the G7 Meeting of Foreign Ministers on the Margins of the High-Level Week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York European External Action Service (EEAS) 24 Sep 2025 -- We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, met on the margins of High-Level Week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
UK continues to demand accountability for Russian violations of NATO airspace; Russia is undermining regional security: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 24 Sep 2025 -- Ambassador Holland says that recent Russian airspace violations are part of a wider pattern of behaviour that seeks to test NATO's resolve and distract from Russia's illegal war of aggression in Ukraine. The UK demands an honest response from Russia. In the OSCE, credibility matters.
We must ensure AI strengthens peace and security: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 24 Sep 2025 -- Statement by The Rt Hon David Lammy, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice and Deputy Prime Minister, at the UN Security Council meeting on Artificial Intelligence.
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Item 4 General Debate UK FCDO 23 Sep 2025 -- UK Statement for the Item 4 General Debate. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer.
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on Nicaragua UK FCDO 23 Sep 2025 -- UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on Nicaragua. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
Meeting between Europe and Indo-Pacific Partners (Australia, France, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Poland, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 23 Sep 2025
Strong partnerships on show in the UK Australia DOD 23 Sep 2025 -- A record 132 Australian defence industry companies were showcased at this year's Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition (DSEI) in London, as part of Defence's Team Defence Australia (TDA) delegation.
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea UK FCDO 23 Sep 2025 -- UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on the DPRK. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
King Charles III marks historic milestone for nuclear submarine programme UK MOD 22 Sep 2025 -- A major milestone has been reached with tens of thousands of UK jobs and apprenticeships being supported through submarine building, as the Royal Navy's newest attack vessel is commissioned.
I stand before you today, beneath the emblem of the United Nations, to confirm the historic decision of the British government to recognise the state of Palestine: UK Statement at the High-Level Conference for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution UK FCDO 22 Sep 2025 -- Statement by The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, at the High-Level International Conference for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution.
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine UK FCDO 22 Sep 2025 -- UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
US, UK demonstrate partnership in first-ever on-orbit operation United States Space Force 22 Sep 2025 -- U.S. Space Command and U.K. Space Command conducted their first-ever coordinated satellite maneuver, Sept. 4-12, demonstrating our alliance's readiness to conduct dynamic, responsible and integrated space operations at a time and place of our choosing.
Russia's imperialist warmongering is a threat to international peace and security: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 22 Sep 2025 -- Statement by The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, at the UN Security Council meeting on Estonia.
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Russian Federation UK FCDO 22 Sep 2025 -- UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Russian Federation. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer.
OIC Secretary-General Welcomes Recognition of the State of Palestine by the UK, Canada, and Australia Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 21 Sep 2025 -- The Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), H.E. Hissein Brahim Taha, welcomed the decision by the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia to recognize the State of Palestine.
UK formally recognises Palestinian State UK FCDO 21 Sep 2025 -- The UK has formally recognised Palestine to protect the viability of a two-state solution and create a path towards lasting peace for the Israeli and Palestinian people.
PM statement on the recognition of Palestine: 21 September 2025 Gov.UK 21 Sep 2025
Aboul Gheit welcomes recognition of Palestinian State by Britain, Canada, Australia, and Portugal League of Arab States 21 Sep 2025 -- Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, welcomed the recognition of the Palestinian State by Britain, Canada, Australia, and Portugal, describing these recognitions as "historic" and stressing that they open a serious path towards a peaceful settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on the basis of the two-state solution.
UK fighter jets begin NATO air defence missions to bolster European security UK MOD 20 Sep 2025 -- Royal Air Force Typhoon patrolled the skies over Poland as part of NATO's Eastern Sentry mission
UK sanctions Georgia-linked supporters of Putin's illegal war in Ukraine UK FCDO 19 Sep 2025 -- The UK has announced new sanctions targeting Georgia-linked supporters of Putin's illegal war in Ukraine.
The United Kingdom is committed to pursuing a diplomatic solution to ensure that Iran shall never seek, acquire or develop a nuclear weapon: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 19 Sep 2025 -- UK explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the UN Security Council vote on Iran's nuclear escalation.
Speech by Sir Richard Moore, Chief of SIS, 19 September 2025 Gov.uk 19 Sep 2025 -- Sir Richard Moore, Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service, spoke about the launch of a new dark web portal to recruit spies for the UK.
New dark web portal launched to recruit spies to support UK security UK FCDO 19 Sep 2025 -- Outgoing Chief of MI6, Sir Richard Moore, announces new platform - Silent Courier - will make it easier for MI6 to recruit agents online
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with Group of Independent Experts on Belarus UK FCDO 19 Sep 2025 -- UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with Group of Independent Experts on Belarus. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
The UK voted for this resolution to demand urgent action to address the horrendous humanitarian situation in Gaza, bring the hostages home and end the conflict: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 18 Sep 2025 -- UK explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the UN Security Council vote on the humanitarian situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Defence investment: Council authorises negotiations with UK and Canada on their participation in SAFE EC/CEU 18 Sep 2025 -- The Council adopted today a decision authorising the opening of negotiations with the UK and with Canada, respectively, on their participation in the €150 billion SAFE defence loan instrument. li>
PM's remarks at State Visit press conference: 18 September 2025 Gov.UK 18 Sep 2025
Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland regarding the Technology Prosperity Deal Gov.UK 18 Sep 2025
Jobs boost as UK set to build military aircraft for United States for first time in over fifty years UK MOD 18 Sep 2025 -- More than 150 jobs to be created in Birmingham by new contract to deliver advanced surveillance aircraft for US Air Force, with a further 190 jobs supported across the UK
New strategic partnership to unlock billions and boost military AI and innovation UK MOD 18 Sep 2025 -- The UK will be at the leading edge of defence innovation as the government signs a new partnership with Palantir to unlock billions in investment and deliver on the Government's Plan for Change.
We encourage the Syrian government to continue to prioritise women's meaningful participation in the political transition and ensure a representative and inclusive political process: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 18 Sep 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.
Russia's violations of sovereign airspace are part of a clear and sustained pattern of behaviour: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 18 Sep 2025 -- Ambassador Holland sets out a clear pattern of behaviour from Russia that appears designed to undermine efforts to deliver peace in Ukraine, including intensified bombardment of Ukrainian cities and violations of Polish and Romanian airspace.
UK condemns Russian violations of NATO airspace and confirms support for Poland, Romania and Ukraine: UK Statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 18 Sep 2025 -- Ambassador Neil Holland condemns Russian airspace violations as reckless, provocative and dangerous, regardless of intent. Russia should not underestimate Allied resolve. The UK demands that Russia provides a full and factual explanation of their incursion, to show commitment to de-escalation.
Afghanistan cannot succeed while women and girls are excluded: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 17 Sep 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan.
PH Navy sees more defense cooperation with UK counterpart Philippine News Agency 17 Sep 2025 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) on Wednesday said it is looking into having defense and maritime cooperation with its counterpart in the United Kingdom (UK), whose Royal Navy is considered one of the best in the world.
UK visiting forces pact seen as clear support for PH sea claim Philippine News Agency 17 Sep 2025 -- The Philippines on Wednesday welcomed the United Kingdom's (UK) intention to forge a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with Manila, calling it a clear show of support for the country's position in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
HMS Richmond visits Philippines to increase defence cooperation and boost trade UK MOD 17 Sep 2025 -- HMS Richmond visits Manila, cementing defence ties in the region.
The Royal Air Force kick of their multinational exercise Cobra Warrior 25-2 NATO Allied Air Command 16 Sep 2025 -- From September 12 to October 3, 2025, the Royal Air Force (RAF) will host its multinational exercise, Cobra Warrior 25-2.
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Urgent Debate to discuss the recent military aggression launched by Israel against the State of Qatar on 9 September 2025. UK FCDO 16 Sep 2025 -- UK Statement for the Urgent Debate to discuss the recent military aggression launched by Israel against the State of Qatar. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer.
Prime Minister Carney participates in a virtual meeting on the situation in the Middle East Prime Minister of Canada 15 Sep 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, participated in a virtual meeting on the Middle East, chaired by the President of France, Emmanuel Macron. The meeting was also attended by the leaders of Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, and the United Kingdom.
New drone factory to open in Swindon, creating skilled jobs and strengthening British manufacturing UK MOD 15 Sep 2025 -- The Defence Secretary today announces that the UK's largest drone production facility is to open next year, creating 1,000 highly skilled jobs in the UK.
UK fighter jets to join NATO operation to bolster European security UK MOD 15 Sep 2025 -- The UK will contribute Typhoons to NATO's Eastern Sentry mission, after Russian drones violated Polish airspace
Chinese Embassy in the UK responds to UK prosecutors reportedly dropping charges against two British individuals accused of spying for China Global Times 15 Sep 2025 -- Spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the UK responded on Monday to a reporter's question regarding the decision of the UK prosecution authorities to drop charges against two British individuals accused of "providing prejudicial information to China."
Foreign Minister Araghchi criticizes E3 over snapback mechanism IRNA 14 Sep 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has emphasized that the European Troika, comprising Britain, Germany, and France, lacks any legal, ethical, or political right to activate the snapback mechanism regarding Iran's nuclear commitments.
Chinese military tracks, monitors US, UK warships transiting through Taiwan Strait PRC MND 12 Sep 2025 -- The US destroyer Higgins and the UK frigate HMS Richmond transited through the Taiwan Strait and made provocative actions on September 12, 2025. "The Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command sent its navy and air force troops to track and monitor the transit of the two vessels, effectively responding and handling the situation," said Army Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the PLA Eastern Theater Command, in a written statement on Friday.
Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the United Kingdom on Israeli strikes in Doha Germany Federal Foreign Office 12 Sep 2025
The UK stands ready to support further strengthening and expanding of the Sudan sanctions regime: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 12 Sep 2025 -- UK explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, following the UN Security Council vote to renew the 1591 sanctions regime on Sudan.
Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski meets with head of British diplomacy Yvette Cooper in Kyiv Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Sep 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski met with Yvette Cooper today in Kyiv. UK Prime Minister's National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell also attended the meeting.
Russia's violation of Polish airspace only strengthens the unity between NATO nations, and our determination to stand with Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 12 Sep 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Poland.
UK ratchets up pressure on Putin's military machine as Foreign Secretary travels to Kyiv UK FCDO 12 Sep 2025 -- Putin's oil revenues and military machine were hit with new UK sanctions today as the Foreign Secretary meets President Zelenskyy in Kyiv.
PM meeting with the Taoiseach Micheál Martin of Ireland: 12 September 2025 Gov.UK 12 Sep 2025
PM call with President Nawrocki of Poland: 12 September 2025 Gov.UK 12 Sep 2025
Speech at DSEI by Deputy Chief of the General Staff UK MOD 12 Sep 2025 -- Speech at DSEI by Deputy Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General David Eastman MBE, about the British Army's place in an increasingly dangerous world.
Chief of the Air Staff speech at DSEI 2025 UK MOD 12 Sep 2025 -- Chief of the Air Staff speech at DSEI 2025 - 'Putting more AIR in Air: Agile, Integrated, Ready'
This is a window of opportunity to end the threat of chemical weapons in Syria: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 12 Sep 2025 -- Statement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council Meeting on Syrian Chemical Weapons
G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) Statement on Iranian Transnational Repression and Other Malign Activities Canada 12 Sep 2025 -- Today, members of the G7 RRM (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union) as well as G7 RRM associate members (Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Sweden) issued the following statement:
Araghchi slams E3's stance on military aggression against Iran as 'irresponsible' IRNA 12 Sep 2025 -- Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has criticized the European Troika - France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, collectively known as the E3 - for "an irresponsible and unjustified approach" in overlooking recent military aggression by the United States and Israel.
Security delivered for working people as UK-US ties strengthened with new Google Cloud partnership for classified information sharing UK MOD 12 Sep 2025 -- UK - US defence and security ties enhanced through major deal with Google Cloud - delivering the Government's Plan for Change.
Australia's naval nuclear propulsion: AUKUS update to IAEA Board of Governors, September 2025 UK FCDO 12 Sep 2025 -- Update by Australia, the UK and the USA (AUKUS) to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on Australia's naval nuclear propulsion programme
New funding for Ukraine as Foreign Secretary visits Kyiv making clear Ukraine's security is the UK's security UK FCDO 12 Sep 2025 -- New funding for energy infrastructure to boost Ukraine's resilience and war effort as Foreign Secretary visits Kyiv to make clear that support for Ukraine is crucial to the security of the UK
Israel's strikes on Doha are a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Qatar: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 11 Sep 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Qatar.
Strengthening defence cooperation with the UK New Zealand Government 11 Sep 2025 -- New Zealand and the United Kingdom have updated their statement on defence cooperation to reflect the rapidly changing world we live in, Defence Minister Judith Collins says.
Russia is deliberately undermining international efforts to end its illegal war in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 12 Sep 2025 -- UK Chargé d'Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford condemns Russia's intensification of attacks against Ukraine's cities which provide further evidence that President Putin has no interest in ending his illegal war.
Russia's violation of Polish sovereign airspace: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 11 Sep 2025 -- UK Chargé d'Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford condemns Russia's violations of Poland's sovereign airspace and underlines the UK's full support for Poland.
Denys Shmyhal: UK to produce Ukrainian interceptor drones Ukraine MOD 11 Sep 2025
Nuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine: UK national statement to the IAEA Board, September 2025 UK FCDO 11 Sep 2025 -- UK Ambassador Corinne Kitsell's statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on Ukraine
The human rights situation in Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE, September 2025 UK FCDO 11 Sep 2025 -- The UK and 37 other OSCE countries call for the release of all political prisoners and an end to repression of civil society, independent media and opposition voices.
PM call with President El-Sisi of Egypt: 11 September 2025 Gov.UK 11 Sep 2025
PM calls with President Macron of France and Chancellor Merz of Germany: 11 September 2025 Gov.UK 11 Sep 2025
Defence Secretary's DSEI 2025 Keynote Speech UK MOD 11 Sep 2025 -- The Defence Secretary delivered the closing speech at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2025.
Andy Start speech at DSEI UK MOD 11 Sep 2025 -- DSEI is a showcase for British industry and British ingenuity
Commander of UK Space Command's DSEI 2025 keynote speech on defence in space UK MOD 11 Sep 2025 -- Major General Paul Tedman, Commander of UK Space Command, delivered his keynote speech at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2025.
British economy sees defence dividend as new figures reveal above inflation increase in spend with industry UK MOD 11 Sep 2025 -- Government spending in the UK defence industry grew by 6% in real terms to £31.7 billion, according to latest figures for 2024/25 published today.
Providing support for diplomatic premises construction is an international obligation of host country, says FM in response to UK trade minister's remarks on China's new embassy plan Global Times 11 Sep 2025
Nuclear safeguards: AUKUS statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, September 2025 UK FCDO 11 Sep 2025 -- Statement by UK Ambassador Corinne Kitsell on behalf of Australia, the UK and the US to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on IAEA safeguards and AUKUS
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Item 2 General Debate UK FCDO 10 Sep 2025 -- UK Statement for the Item 2 General Debate. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
PM meeting with President Herzog of Israel: 10 September 2025 Gov.UK 10 Sep 2025
Leaders of Ukraine, Poland, the United Kingdom, Italy, and the NATO Secretary General Discussed Current Challenges and Potential Threats from Russia President of Ukraine 10 Sep 2025
PM call with the leaders of Ukraine, Poland, Italy and the NATO Secretary General: 10 September 2025 Gov.UK 10 Sep 2025
Groundbreaking Ukraine tech sharing agreement to deliver drones and support jobs UK MOD 10 Sep 2025 -- 'First of its kind' industrial partnership allows the UK and Ukraine to share detailed designs for cutting-edge air defence drones and other equipment.
Ukraine Synchronized Sanctions with the United Kingdom and Imposed Restrictions on Entities Supporting Russia's Military-Industrial Complex, Shadow Fleet, and Energy Sector President of Ukraine 10 Sep 2025
Defence Secretary Defence Investment Summit Speech UK MOD 10 Sep 2025 -- The Defence Secretary gave a speech at the Defence Investment Summit on 10 September 2025
First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins Speech at DSEI 2025 UK MOD 10 Sep 2025 -- The First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins today gave a speech at DSEI 2025
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton speech at DSEI UK MOD 10 Sep 2025 -- DSEI is a showcase for British industry and British ingenuity
British PM urges Israel to change course in Gaza People's Daily 11 Sep 2025 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at Downing Street on Wednesday, during which he strongly condemned Israel's recent strike in Doha, Qatar, as "completely unacceptable," said Downing Street spokesperson.
President Herzog meets UK Prime Minister Starmer Israel MFA 10 Sep 2025 -- President Herzog: " The immediate and unconditional release of the hostages is both a humanitarian necessity and the only first step on the road to peace."
IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA, September 2025: E3 Statement UK FCDO 10 Sep 2025 -- France, Germany and the UK (E3) delivered a joint statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on Iran's implementation of its nuclear commitments under the JCPoA
NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: E3 Statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, September 2025 UK FCDO 10 Sep 2025 -- France, Germany and the UK (the E3) delivered a joint statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board on Iran's Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Safeguards Agreement
Five Country Ministerial 2025: Communiqué New Zealand Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet 10 Sep 2025 -- "We, the Home Affairs, Interior and Security Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States (the 'Five Countries') convened in person under the United Kingdom's chairmanship, in London on September 8-9, 2025, for the Five Country Ministerial (FCM)."
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for OHCHR report and oral update of the Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan UK FCDO 09 Sep 2025 -- UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the OHCHR report and oral update of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
PM call with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani: 9 September 2025 Gov.UK 09 Sep 2025
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Democratic Republic of the Congo UK FCDO 09 Sep 2025 -- UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the DRC. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
UN peace operations are a critical and unique tool for advancing international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 09 Sep 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the future of Peace Operations.
UN Human Rights Council 60: Core Group Statement on the report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Sudan UK FCDO 09 Sep 2025 -- Core Group Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Sudan. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement on the report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Sudan UK FCDO 09 Sep 2025 -- UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Sudan. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer.
United Kingdom and Norway to join Finland-led Common Armoured Vehicle System Programme Finnish MoD 09 Sep 2025 -- The United Kingdom and Norway will join the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) multinational programme, which is led by Finland. Besides Finland, the programme already includes Latvia, Sweden, Germany and, most recently, Denmark who joined the programme earlier this year.
Russia's strikes on Kyiv make a mockery of efforts to end its war in Ukraine: UK statement to OSCE Special Permanent Council UK FCDO 09 Sep 2025 -- Ambassador Holland condemns Russia's latest aerial assaults on Ukraine which damaged a Ukrainian government building and diplomatic offices in Kyiv. They are part of a pattern of Russian actions which make a mockery of efforts to end its illegal war in Ukraine.
£2 billion of military support for Ukraine secured through UK-led initiative UK MOD 09 Sep 2025 -- The International Fund for Ukraine has delivered thousands of drones, missiles, and radars for Ukraine
NATO Secretary General meets UK Prime Minister and attends Ukraine Defence Contact Group in London NATO 09 Sep 2025 -- On Tuesday (9 September 2025), NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited London, where he participated in a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) to discuss continued support for Ukraine and met UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in Downing Street.
Secretary Rubio's Call with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper US Dept. of State 09 Sep 2025
PM meeting with Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte: 9 September 2025 Gov.UK 09 Sep 2025
Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry, Luke Pollard, statement on Defence Industrial Strategy UK MOD 09 Sep 2025 -- Minister of State, Luke Pollard delivers at statement to the House of Commons on Monday 8 September 2025 to launch the Defence Industrial Strategy
Japan-U.K. Foreign Ministers' Telephone Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 09 Sep 2025
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Report of OHCHR on the Human Rights Situation in Sri Lanka UK FCDO 08 Sep 2025 -- UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Report of OHCHR on the Human Rights Situation in Sri Lanka. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Report of OHCHR on the Human Rights Situation in Sri Lanka UK FCDO 08 Sep 2025 -- Core Group Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Report of OHCHR on the Human Rights Situation in Sri Lanka. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer.
PM meeting with President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority: 8 September 2025 Gov.UK 08 Sep 2025
Backing British business: reforms to champion UK defence companies on the world stage UK MOD 08 Sep 2025 -- Defence Industrial Strategy will unveil reforms to champion British defence businesses to increase export sales through cutting red tape and expanded financial backing.
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar UK FCDO 08 Sep 2025 -- UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on reports of High Commissioner and Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
International meetings to grow defence, security New Zealand Government 09 Sep 2025 -- Minister Responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS Judith Collins is this week representing New Zealand at the annual Five Country Ministerial meeting in London.
PM statement on Russian strikes on Kyiv: 7 September 2025 Gov.UK 07 Sep 2025
US, E3 politicized Iran's nuclear dossier: Russia IRNA 07 Sep 2025 -- Russia's permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna has accused the United States and its European allies, Britain, France, and Germany—collectively known as the E3 or European Troika—of harming diplomatic efforts to resolve Iran's nuclear issue.
A message from Tehran for Britain, France and Germany: You made a big mistake reimposing sanctions - pull back IRNA 07 Sep 2025
E3 has no 'legal, moral right' to trigger snapback mechanism against Iran: Russia Press TV 07 Sep 2025 -- A senior Russian diplomat says Britain, France, and Germany— the E3— lacked "legal and moral" authority to trigger the so-called snapback mechanism against Iran since they failed to uphold their obligations under the 2015 nuclear deal following the US withdrawal from the accord.
Iran urges E3 to return to diplomacy, warns the alternative 'not pretty' Press TV 07 Sep 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Britain, France, and Germany—European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal—have committed a "grave miscalculation" by invoking the snapback of sanctions against Iran, urging the E3 to seize this "fleeting window" of opportunity before it is too late.
Andrii Sybiha held phone talks with newly appointed Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom Yvette Cooper Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 06 Sep 2025
Putin needs to agree to an unconditional ceasefire and withdraw forces from all of Ukraine: UK statement at the UN General Assembly UK FCDO 04 Sep 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN General Assembly meeting on the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
PM virtual meeting with the Coalition of the Willing: 4 September 2025 Gov.UK 04 Sep 2025 -- The Prime Minister addressed a virtual call of the Coalition of the Willing from Glasgow this morning.
Defence dividend delivers thousands of UK jobs following exceptional foreign investment UK MOD 04 Sep 2025 -- The UK defence sector has driven unprecedented growth across the country following at least £1.4 billion foreign investment being announced since July 2024.
Norway and United Kingdom sign framework agreement Government of Norway 04 Sep 2025 -- Norwegian Minister of Defence, Tore O. Sandvik, and UK Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, met in Stavanger, to sign a new agreement. The agreement establishes the framework for the strategic partnership on maritime capabilities.
UK and Norway sign historic deal strengthening NATO's northern flank and boosting jobs and growth UK MOD 04 Sep 2025 -- The Defence Secretary, John Healey, and his Norwegian counterpart, Tore O. Sandvik, today signed an historic agreement to enhance the strategic partnership between the UK and Norway
Larijani, British counterpart discuss nuclear talks, snapback mechanism IRNA 04 Sep 2025 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council and his British counterpart have exchanged views on the resumption of nuclear negotiations and the settlement of issues related to the so-called snapback mechanism.
UK sanctions actors forcibly deporting, indoctrinating and militarising Ukrainian children UK FCDO 03 Sep 2025 -- New sanctions target those supporting Putin's attempts to forcibly deport and indoctrinate Ukraine's children and erase their Ukrainian cultural heritage.
£1 billion of military support for Ukraine paid for using immobilised Russian assets as Defence Secretary visits Kyiv UK MOD 03 Sep 2025 -- Loan to Ukraine has enabled UK to deliver hundreds of thousands of rounds of artillery ammunition, hundreds of air defence missiles, and other essential equipment
Ukraine and the United Kingdom discussed security guarantees and measures to strengthen defence cooperation Ukraine MOD 03 Sep 2025
PM meeting with Prime Minister Sánchez of Spain: 3 September 2025 Gov.UK 03 Sep 2025
Strategic bilateral framework between the Kingdom of Spain and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: 3 September 2025 Gov.UK 03 Sep 2025
Secretary Rubio's Call with UK Foreign Secretary Lammy US Dept. of State 02 Sep 2025
Russian Prosecutor General's Office Labels UK Think Tank Undesirable Sputnik 02 Sep 2025 -- The Prosecutor General's Office on Tuesday declared the activities in Russia of the UK non-governmental organization Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) for Defence and Security Studies undesirable in Russia.
UK provides emergency aid to Afghanistan earthquake victims UK FCDO 02 Sep 2025 -- The UK has announced emergency funding to support families affected by the devastating earthquake which hit Afghanistan.
Foreign Secretary statement on the Middle East UK FCDO 01 Sep 2025 -- Foreign Secretary statement on the Middle East delivered to Parliament on 1 September 2025.
Defence Secretary Statement to the House of Commons - Monday 1 September 2025 UK MOD 01 Sep 2025 -- Statement on Ukraine
Cyber & Specialist Operations Command - Established to tackle the threats of today and tomorrow UK MOD 01 Sep 2025 -- The Ministry of Defence has reshaped the Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) to enhance the UK's ability to help keep the United Kingdom secure at home and strong abroad.
Iran, China, Russia sign joint letter reaffirming illegality of E3's snapback move IRNA 01 Sep 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran along with Russia and China have reaffirmed that the move by E3 countries, namely Britain, France, and Germany, to trigger the "snapback mechanism" against the Islamic Republic is void and without any legal basis.
China, Russia join Iran in rejecting E3's 'legally baseless' snapback move: Araghchi Press TV 01 Sep 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says he, together with his Russian and Chinese counterparts, has sent a letter to the United Nations rejecting as "legally baseless" and "politically destructive" a recent move by Britain, France, and Germany to reinstate international sanctions against Iran.

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