tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2026-05-18T11:09:46+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-mongolia-edwin-samuel2026-05-18T11:09:46+01:00Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mongolia: Edwin SamuelMr Edwin Samuel has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mongolia.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/khayelitsha-cookies-to-be-sold-on-british-airways-flights2026-05-18T08:20:07+01:00Khayelitsha Cookies to be sold on British Airways flights South African business Khayelitsha Cookies secured UK contracts worth more than R1.4 million to supply British Airways flights and private‑label shortbread, increasing exports and supporting employment for women.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-colombia-louise-de-sousa2026-05-15T15:00:07+01:00Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Colombia: Louise de SousaMrs Louise de Sousa has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Colombia, in succession to Mr George Hodgson.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/call-for-proposals-under-uk-integrated-security-fund-on-veterans-affairs-in-ukraine2026-05-12T13:20:31+01:00Call for Proposals under UK Integrated Security Fund on Veterans' affairs in UkraineThe British Embassy Kyiv invites proposals from NGOs for project work under the UK’s Integrated Security Fund (ISF) to strengthen national level policy, coordination and implementation on Veterans' affairs in Ukraine.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-provides-cyclone-support-to-solomon-islands2026-05-08T07:51:41+01:00UK provides cyclone support to Solomon Islands.The UK Government stands with the people of Solomon Islands following the devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Maila. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-uk-renews-16m-for-cambodia-mine-action2026-05-07T07:33:01+01:00The UK renews £1.6M for Cambodia mine actionThe UK renews £1.6M for Cambodia mine action, marking its fourth decade of support. With this, a total of 1,940,000 square metres of land will be cleared. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/conflict-remains-a-leading-cause-of-hunger-minister-chapman-speech-at-launch-of-2026-global-report-on-food-crises2026-04-24T16:37:02+01:00Conflict remains a leading cause of hunger: Minister Chapman speech at launch of 2026 Global Report on Food CrisesMinister for Development Jenny Chapman gave a speech at the high-level ceremony to launch the 2026 Global Report on Food Crises in Londontag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-to-think-about-foreign-policy-in-the-new-geoeconomic-era2026-04-24T00:01:00+01:00How to think about foreign policy in the new geoeconomic eraThe Foreign Secretary has written in The Economist about the need to enhance our economic resilience
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/world-bank-group-and-international-monetary-fund-2026-spring-meetings-development-committee-plenary-baroness-chapmans-remarks2026-04-21T15:20:44+01:00World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund 2026 Spring Meetings, Development Committee plenary: Baroness Chapman's remarksMinister for Development Baroness Chapman gave remarks at the Development Committee plenary during the World Bank Group and IMF 2026 Spring Meetings.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/falconer-announces-new-funding-for-displaced-people-in-lebanon2026-04-16T16:47:00+01:00Falconer announces new funding for displaced people in LebanonIn a major increase in aid to Lebanon, Minister Falconer announced £20.5 million in new support for the Government of Lebanon’s crisis response.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chevening-alumni-solomon-islands-hosts-symposium-on-the-sustainable-development-goals2026-04-16T14:06:00+01:00Chevening Alumni Solomon Islands hosts symposium on the sustainable development goalsThe inaugural symposium brought together leaders to reflect on national progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-boosts-funding-to-local-responders-to-help-more-than-18-million-people-in-sudans-humanitarian-crisis2026-04-15T00:01:00+01:00UK boosts funding to local responders to help more than 1.8 million people in Sudan's humanitarian crisis UK to protect Sudan aid pledge and double funding to frontline responders as Foreign Secretary visits International Sudan Conference in Berlin.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/annual-political-dialogue-between-the-uk-and-mongolia-joint-press-statement2026-03-30T07:09:36+01:00Annual political dialogue between the UK and Mongolia: joint press statementUK Minister Malhotra and Mongolia Deputy Foreign Minister Amartuvshin underlined the importance of people-to-people ties and a shared commitment to democratic values for all areas of UK-Mongolia co-operation.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-announces-additional-2m-humanitarian-funding-to-lebanon2026-03-27T13:27:15+00:00UK announces additional £2m humanitarian funding to LebanonUK Foreign Secretary announced additional £2 million in UK humanitarian funding to Lebanon.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-announces-investment-to-help-developing-economies-thrive-in-global-trade-at-wto-ministerial-conference2026-03-25T15:47:26+00:00UK announces investment to help developing economies thrive in global trade at WTO Ministerial ConferenceThe UK Government has announced £13 million in Official Development Assistance (ODA) to enable developing economiestag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-boosts-global-trade-partnerships-to-help-economies-grow-through-stronger-fairer-trading-systems2026-03-25T09:43:00+00:00UK boosts global trade partnerships to help economies grow through stronger, fairer trading systemsNew support package announced at WTO Ministerial Conference to help countries trade more, build resilience, and reduce long-term reliance on aid.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/foreign-secretary-statement-on-international-development-19-march2026-03-19T12:57:00+00:00Foreign Secretary statement on International Development: 19 MarchThe Foreign Secretary made a statement to Parliament on the Government’s revised approach to international development and Official Development Assistance (ODA) allocations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-secretary-sets-out-new-innovative-development-reforms2026-03-19T09:00:00+00:00Foreign Secretary sets out new innovative development reformsTackling conflict and supporting fragile states at centre of the government's new approach to development. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-investment-to-boost-warehouse-space-and-help-kenyan-businesses-grow2026-03-11T09:25:00+00:00New investment to boost warehouse space and help Kenyan businesses growInvestments from the UK’s MOBILIST programme and the Private Infrastructure Development Group enabled a KES 5 billion listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-reaffirms-commitment-to-peace-protection-and-development-in-the-drc2026-03-06T14:42:00+00:00UK reaffirms commitment to peace, protection and development in the DRCUK Minister for Africa Jenny Chapman visited the DRC, pledging £13 million for peace, aid, and support for survivors of sexual violence, while boosting clean energy, business finance, and sustainable growth.