The Taliban’s further oppression of women with its so-called vice and virtue law in Afghanistan is appalling. Their exclusion from all aspects of public life is another tragic setback for the country, and its people.

Further escalation in the Middle East must be avoided at all costs. In my call with Israeli Minister Ron Dermer - רון דרמר I reiterated the UK’s support for Israel’s security, the importance of restraint, the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages.

All parties must work to prevent an escalation in conflict across the Middle East. I expressed my deep concerns over today’s events in a call with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati and stressed the need for restraint from all sides.

We are fixing the foundations of our country.

Inspiring to hear from Susie Rodgers MBE 🦈 about her Paralympic journey. Across sport and beyond, we must all work harder to break down barriers. This #Paris2024, wishing everyone ParalympicsGB the best of luck – we are all rooting for you.

Very sad to hear my dear friend Nicky Gavron has passed. A stalwart of London and Haringey politics, she was a life force at City Hall. Passionate about the Climate Emergency, the Built Environment and Urban Planning she improved the lives of so many people. Generous, kind and

The UK condemns Hamas’ appalling murder of 6 innocent hostages in Gaza in the strongest terms. I offer my deepest condolences to those grieving at this awful time. Hamas must release all the hostages immediately, and all sides must accept the deal on the table to end this war.

Today the Foreign Secretary has given an update on the UK's policy on arms export licences to Israel. gov.uk/government/new…

Foreign Secretary David Lammy gives an update on arms export licences to Israel, following the completion of the government’s review.

Russia's strikes on Poltava are the latest sickening act of aggression in Putin’s abhorrent and illegal war in Ukraine. My thoughts are with all the victims and their loved ones. We stand with Ukraine.

Today I’m thinking of Khadija Saye - a visionary artist and a wonderful friend - who tragically lost her life in the Grenfell Tower fire. The memory of the 72 will never be forgotten.

This Government is committed to concluding a UK-EU agreement which provides certainty for Gibraltar and its people. With Fabian Picardo today, I reaffirmed our support to them in all eventualities and reiterated that we will only agree to terms that Gibraltar is content with.

Pleased to welcome Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to London to deepen the vibrant UK-Pakistan relationship 🇬🇧🇵🇰 We are working together to grow our economies and promote international peace and security.

Дякуємо Dmytro Kuleba for everything you have done to help Ukraine fight for freedom, independence and victory. The UK’s support for Ukraine is unwavering.

Вітання Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 on your appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. I look forward to working with you to support Ukraine’s brave and defiant defence against Russia's illegal war. The UK will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes.

The UK-UAE relationship is central to driving economic growth - it's our largest trading partner in the region. I met HH عبدالله بن زايد to discuss deepening cooperation across investment, defence and energy, as well as our shared focus on regional stability.

As a child of the Windrush generation, I’m proud to be part of the Commonwealth family and its immense diaspora that connects people across the globe. As we mark 75 years, we pay tribute to late great Sir Shridath ‘Sonny’ Ramphal and look ahead to this year’s summit in Samoa.