International.

Andy Burnham visits Kyiv on first overseas trip as Prime Minister

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has travelled to Kyiv for Ukrainian Independence Day, making Ukraine the destination of his first overseas visit in office.[1] The trip includes…

French units stop 185 small-boat events under new UK-France deal

UK, Australia and Canada condemn end of inquiry into Gaza aid convoy strike

The Israeli military announced on 19 August 2026 that it would not pursue criminal investigations into the strikes that killed seven World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza.[1] The…

Devonport visit puts naval technology and £7 billion plan in focus

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting inspected naval innovation at HMNB Devonport alongside Luke Pollard.[1] The government used the visit to emphasise the base’s operational…

UK calls for humanitarian truce and civilian-led peace process in Sudan

The United Kingdom has called for a humanitarian truce, a permanent ceasefire and an inclusive civilian-led political process to end the war in Sudan.[1] The UK told the UN…

UK and allies urge Israel to retract E1 settlement tender plans

The UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada have jointly condemned Israel’s decision to open construction tenders for about 1,200 settlement homes in the occupied West Bank.[1] They…

UK renews support for Ukrainian self-determination at Security Council

UK government outlines further economic pressure on Iran

Investigation into fatal Isle of Wight helicopter crash nears completion

The AAIB investigation into the Robinson R44 II crash on the Isle of Wight is nearing completion, with a final report due to be published in due course.[1] Three occupants were…

Cantillon takes dual diplomatic remit linking New Zealand, island governance and trade

UK partnership supports literacy and numeracy for 200,000 children in Pakistan