tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from Stephen Doughty MP2026-05-11T10:10:00+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-targets-hostile-and-heinous-russian-activity-with-latest-sanctions2026-05-11T10:10:00+01:00UK targets hostile and heinous Russian activity with latest sanctionsThe UK is exposing and taking action against Russia’s hostile and heinous activity at every level, from its systematic campaign to forcibly deport and militarise Ukrainian children to recent attempts to interfere in upcoming…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-cracks-down-on-russias-exploitation-of-vulnerable-migrants-and-deadly-drone-capability2026-05-05T09:31:00+01:00UK cracks down on Russia’s exploitation of vulnerable migrants and deadly drone capabilityThe UK has announced new sanctions to curb production of Russian drones and the nefarious networks that are exploiting vulnerable migrants from across the globe to support Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/this-treaty-hasbeen-a-truly-vital-pillar-of-international-peace-and-security-uk-statement-at-the-npt-review-conference2026-04-27T21:47:00+01:00This Treaty has been a truly vital pillar of international peace and security: UK statement at the NPT Review ConferenceStatement by Steven Doughty MP, Minister of State for Europe, North America, and the Overseas Territories, at the Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/we-must-step-up-efforts-together-to-safeguard-international-waterways-from-disruption-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2026-04-27T17:39:52+01:00We must step up efforts together to safeguard international waterways from disruption: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Steven Doughty MP, Minister of State for Europe, North America, and the Overseas Territories, at the UN Security Council Meeting on the safety and protection of waterways in the maritime domain.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-crackdown-on-vile-scam-centres-steps-up-with-sanctions-on-illicit-crypto-network2026-03-26T14:26:54+00:00UK crackdown on vile scam centres steps up with sanctions on illicit crypto networkThe UK has taken further action against a network that operates illegal scam centres across Southeast Asia.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/minister-for-europe-speech-at-the-aurora-forum2026-03-26T14:12:00+00:00Minister for Europe speech at the Aurora ForumOn 25 March 2026, the Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, addressed the Aurora Forum in London.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/draft-treaty-published-to-secure-gibraltars-economic-future-and-protect-british-sovereignty2026-02-26T09:34:00+00:00Draft Treaty published to secure Gibraltar’s economic future and protect British sovereigntyUK has published a draft Treaty on Gibraltar, alongside the EU, which will protect sovereignty, UK military autonomy and secure Gibraltar’s economic future.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/we-are-working-with-partners-across-this-council-and-beyond-to-defend-the-un-charter-because-russias-war-is-illegal-and-unprovoked-uk-statement-at-t2026-02-24T21:13:00+00:00We are working with partners across this Council and beyond to defend the UN Charter because Russia’s war is illegal and unprovoked: UK Statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Steven Doughty MP, Minister of State for Europe, North America, and the Overseas Territories, at the UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-uk-stands-with-ukraine-in-our-unwavering-commitment-to-a-just-and-lasting-peace-uk-statement-at-the-un-general-assembly2026-02-24T17:05:27+00:00The UK stands with Ukraine in our unwavering commitment to a just and lasting peace: UK Statement at the UN General AssemblyStatement by Steven Doughty MP, Minister of State for Europe, North America, and the Overseas Territories, at the General Assembly’s General Eleventh Emergency Special Session on Ukraine.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-provides-vital-humanitarian-support-as-ukraine-suffers-through-brutal-winter2026-02-06T11:27:00+00:00UK provides vital humanitarian support as Ukraine suffers through brutal winterThe UK government has been supporting more than 1 million Ukrainians affected by the energy crisis this winter.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-cracks-down-on-russian-oil-sector-as-revenues-plummet2025-12-18T00:00:00+00:00UK cracks down on Russian oil sector as revenues plummet UK announces 24 new sanctions against Russian energy and military supply chain targets.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/minister-doughty-statement-at-the-launch-of-the-international-claims-commission-for-ukraine2025-12-16T14:53:24+00:00Minister Doughty statement at the launch of the International Claims Commission for UkraineStatement delivered by Minister Doughty at the Diplomatic Conference for the Adoption of the Convention establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/keeping-safe-as-home-nations-gear-up-for-world-cup-2026-countdown2025-12-05T18:12:24+00:00Keeping safe as Home Nations gear up for World Cup 2026 countdownTravelling football fans advised to plan early and follow updated guidance for the United States, Canada and Mexico ahead of next summer's tournament.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-osces-role-on-irregular-migration-and-border-security-uk-statement-to-the-ministerial-council-20252025-12-05T10:12:49+00:00The OSCE's role on irregular migration and border security: UK Statement to the Ministerial Council 2025Minister for Europe, North America and UK Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, calls for the OSCE to do more to utilise its migration mandate.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/uk-statement-to-the-osce-ministerial-2025-minister-doughty2025-12-04T00:00:00+00:00UK statement to the OSCE Ministerial 2025: Minister DoughtyMinister for Europe, North America and UK Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, delivers UK Statement during the 2025 OSCE Ministerial Council in Vienna, holding Russia to account and outlining the UK's unwavering suppo…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-overseas-territories-leaders-unite-in-london-to-strengthen-historic-partnership2025-11-25T09:48:11+00:00UK and Overseas Territories leaders unite in London to strengthen historic partnershipOverseas Territories Minister Stephen Doughty will host the annual Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) as the UK reaffirms its strong commitment to its overseas family.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/minister-doughty-speech-at-the-uk-eu-parliamentary-partnership-assembly-plenary-17-november2025-11-18T12:32:28+00:00Minister Doughty Speech at the UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly Plenary - 17 NovemberStephen Doughty, Minister of State for Europe, North America and the Overseas Territories, outlines how the UK is strengthening relationships with the EU and Europe to deliver on security and defence priorities.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-carrier-strike-group-returns-to-the-mediterranean2025-11-05T14:30:37+00:00UK Carrier Strike Group returns to the MediterraneanThe UK Carrier Strike Group will strengthen NATO security through major exercises in the Mediterranean following five months in the Indo-Pacific region. Defence Minister Alistair Carns and Minister for Europe, North America …tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-calls-out-russian-occupation-of-georgian-territory2025-10-08T00:00:00+01:00UK calls out Russian occupation of Georgian territoryThe UK has reaffirmed its support for Georgian sovereignty at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva and called out Russian occupation of Georgian territorytag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-bermuda-joint-statement-on-sanctions2025-09-25T09:58:27+01:00UK-Bermuda Joint Statement on SanctionsUK-Bermuda Joint Statement on Sanctions: Minister for the Overseas Territories, and Premier of Bermuda