Category: Gov Press Releases

British Ambassador to Somalia, Ben Fender gave a speech to celebrate the Queen’s 93rd birthday and the UK and Somalia partnership.

Link: Queen’s birthday celebration 2019 in Mogadishu, Somalia: Ben Fender’s speech
Source: Gov Press Releases

Armed Forces Minister Mark Lancaster has announced that the UK will continue its contribution to the NATO KFOR mission in Kosovo.

Link: UK reaffirms commitment to Western Balkans security on 20th anniversary of NATO Kosovo intervention
Source: Gov Press Releases

FCO Minister for Europe, Sir Alan Duncan, spoke at an event organised by the Embassy of Kosovo at the National Army Museum.

Link: 20th Anniversary of NATO Intervention in Kosovo
Source: Gov Press Releases

HS2 Ltd marks International Women in Engineering Day with new video.

Link: Future face of engineering at HS2 revealed
Source: Gov Press Releases

Mrs Jacqueline Perkins has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Belarus

Link: Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Belarus – August 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases

Almost 600 new homes are on the way as work begins on site at Northfleet Embankment, following a deal between government housing accelerator Homes England and developer Keepmoat Homes.

Link: Homes England deal with Keepmoat Homes sees work begin on 598 new homes at Northfleet Embankment
Source: Gov Press Releases

Panel members confirmed to steer call for evidence on how the family courts protect children and parents in cases of domestic abuse and other serious offences.

Link: Family Justice Panel update
Source: Gov Press Releases

PHE and travel industry call on holidaymakers and other travellers to check their MMR vaccinations are up-to-date, as measles outbreaks continue across Europe.

Link: Holidaymakers urged to put MMR checks top of any travel plans
Source: Gov Press Releases

Delivered by Ambassador Neil Bush at the OSCE Permanent Council, to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.

Link: UK Statement on the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
Source: Gov Press Releases

British Ambassador to Mongolia, His Excellency Philip Malone, gave a speech to celebrate the Queen’s 93rd birthday, the ever-strengthening UK-Mongolian connections, and possibilities of green growth.

Link: Queen’s birthday celebration 2019 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia: Ambassador’s speech
Source: Gov Press Releases