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foreign_affairs • Apr 5, 2026
UK appoints first Armed Forces Commissioner
Polly Miller-Perkins named as the UK’s first Armed Forces Commissioner to independently investigate welfare concerns and report to Parliament.
foreign_affairs • Apr 4, 2026
Department of War makes PCS task force permanent
Department of War converted its PCS Joint Task Force into a permanent Personal Property Activity to improve support for service members, civilians, and families during moves.
foreign_affairs • Apr 3, 2026
UK presses LAS-UN coordination amid Hormuz crisis
UK urged tighter UN–Arab League coordination and cited efforts to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, alongside G7 backing and new Franco-Korean maritime cooperation.
defence • Apr 3, 2026
UK urges UN–Arab League coordination on Gulf security
UK told the UN Security Council it would champion UN–Arab League coordination to address Iran-linked tensions and protect Strait of Hormuz stability.
foreign_affairs • Apr 2, 2026
EU readies €90bn Ukraine loan, speeds drone procurement
European Commission set preparatory steps for a €90bn support loan to Ukraine and approved defense procurement derogations to accelerate drone production.
foreign_affairs • Mar 31, 2026
EU urges oil security coordination amid Hormuz closure
European Commission pressed EU states to coordinate oil security and support IEA stock releases, while adopting €1.5bn for defence industry and Ukraine support.
defence • Mar 31, 2026
EU adopts €1.5bn EDIP plan for defence and Ukraine
European Commission approved a €1.5bn EDIP work programme to expand EU defence production and support Ukraine, with funding for manufacturing, joint procurement, and innovation.
foreign_affairs • Mar 30, 2026
UK, Germany, France, Italy oppose Israel death penalty bill
Four European foreign ministers urged Israel to drop a bill expanding capital punishment, citing discrimination risks and threats to democratic commitments.
foreign_affairs • Mar 28, 2026
G7 urges end to Iran attacks and safe Hormuz passage
G7 foreign ministers issued a joint Iran statement after talks in France, calling to protect civilians and restore safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
foreign_affairs • Mar 27, 2026
EU Parliament tightens Global Gateway and US trade terms
MEPs adopted a Global Gateway review and set conditions for the EU-US Turnberry tariff deal, pressing for transparency, safeguards, and accountability in external economic policy.
foreign_affairs • Mar 26, 2026
UK stance at HRC 61 on Iran attacks and reparations
UK backed Gulf partners at HRC 61 and cautioned against overreach on reparations, amid G7 and EU focus on regional security.
foreign_affairs • Mar 24, 2026
UK Reaffirms Support for Ukraine and Summons Iranian Ambassador
UK renews backing for Ukraine’s cyber defense and self-defense rights; summons Iran’s ambassador over espionage concerns amid ongoing regional tensions.
foreign_affairs • Mar 22, 2026
G7 Condemns Iran Attacks, Supports Middle East Partners
G7 Foreign Ministers jointly condemned Iran-led attacks in the Middle East, reaffirming support for regional partners’ sovereignty and security.
foreign_affairs • Mar 20, 2026
UK Reaffirms Support for Ukraine Amid Escalating Russian Aggression and Announces Development Reforms
The UK condemned Russia's intensified attacks on Ukraine, reaffirmed support for Ukraine's self-defense, and outlined new international development reforms focused on fragile states.
foreign_affairs • Mar 19, 2026
UK Increases Humanitarian Aid to Middle East Amidst Escalating Regional Conflict
The UK announced £15 million in aid for vulnerable populations in the Middle East, reinforcing ongoing humanitarian and diplomatic efforts amid regional instability.
foreign_affairs • Mar 18, 2026
UK Foreign Secretary Addresses Middle East Conflict and Calls for Global Action on Women’s Rights at UN
UK highlights Iranian missile strikes in Middle East conflict and leads UN call to advance women’s rights amid ongoing regional tensions.
foreign_affairs • Mar 17, 2026
UK and Germany Advance Deep Precision Strike Missile Programme Amid Heightened Iran Regional Tensions
UK and Germany progress on long-range missile development as UK highlights Iran human rights abuses amid regional security concerns.
foreign_affairs • Mar 16, 2026
U.S. and UK Strengthen Western Hemisphere Security and Humanitarian Support Amid Regional Challenges
U.S. advances Western Hemisphere security cooperation; UK commits £5 million humanitarian aid to Lebanon amid escalating conflict.