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Rwanda Bill to become law in major illegal migration milestone

Final phase of implementing the flagship policy to commence, marking a crucial step in the global response to illegal migration

UK government efforts to stop the boats and tackle illegal migration took a major step forward, after the Safety of Rwanda Bill completed its passage through Parliament overnight, Monday 22 April.   The Bill’s passing means the government can enter the final phase of operational planning to get flights off the…

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Prime Minister (PM) statement on Safety of Rwanda Bill: 23 April 2024

PM Rishi Sunak's statement on the passing of the Safety of Rwanda Bill

The passing of this landmark legislation is not just a step forward but a fundamental change in the global equation on migration. We introduced the Rwanda Bill to deter vulnerable migrants from making perilous crossings and break the business model of the criminal gangs who exploit them. The passing of…

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Business is blooming in East Africa – United Kingdom (UK) suspends tariff for flower exports

The UK has suspended the Global Tariff for cut flowers to increase trade and provide better value for consumers

From today, the UK has temporarily removed export tariffs for cut flowers, with the aim of making trade with the UK easier and cheaper for growers in East Africa and beyond.  Unlimited quantities of flowers can now be exported to the UK at 0% tariff, even if they transit via…

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United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council 55: United Kingdom (UK) Statement for Implementation of the International Decade for People of African Descent

A decade of recognition, justice, and development: Implementation of the International Decade for People of African Descent. Statement from the UK

The UK reiterates the importance of the International Decade for People of African Descent which reaffirms the international community’s collective commitment to advancing racial equality for everyone and to build a more equitable world for future generations.  We are proud of our diversity and the UK’s achievements as a multi-national,…

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United Kingdom Minister for Armed Forces visits Mogadishu

Minister for Armed Forces, James Heappey, met President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and UK troops delivering training and capacity building to Somali Security Forces

UK Minister for Armed Forces visited Mogadishu to strengthen the UK-Somalia partnership; The Minister met President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at Villa Somalia, as well as UN Special Representative Catriona Laing and other international partners; The Minister also visited UK troops delivering training and capacity building to Somali Security Forces. UK Minister for…

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United Kingdom steps up health support for women and girls in Gaza

This support is expected to reach about 111,500 women, around 1 in 5 of the adult women in Gaza

Foreign Secretary David Cameron announces £4.25m in aid to support sexual and reproductive healthcare in Gaza; Support expected to help UN agency UNFPA reach more than 110,000 women with community midwives, menstrual hygiene kits and clean birth delivery kits; Comes as women and girls in Gaza increasingly at risk of disease, pregnancy…

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United Kingdom funding to clear mines around the world will protect more than 50,000 people

UK Government announces £17 million to help clear explosives across Africa and Asia and raise awareness of the associated risks

Eight countries across Africa and Asia to be supported through £17 million in new funding to Mines Advisory Group (MAG) and The HALO Trust (HALO); Their work will support the clearance of explosives, as well as raising awareness of the danger of mines; Combined with programmes announced last year in Ukraine and…

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United Kingdom signs landmark economic partnership with Nigeria

Business and Trade Secretary visits Nigeria to sign a landmark UK-Nigeria economic partnership

Kemi Badenoch to sign first-of-its-kind trade and investment partnership; Partnership will build on strong UK-Nigeria trading relationship worth £7 billion and unlock new opportunities in sectors such as legal, financial services and energy; Visit comes as UK energy firm Konexa sign deal to support Nigeria’s transition to sustainable energy. The UK…

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United Kingdom and Egypt sign sustainable cities and infrastructure pact

The MoU aims to position both countries to draw on their strengths to support the delivery of infrastructure projects in Egypt

His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt Gareth Bayley and Deputy Chairman of The New Urban Communities Authority Eng. Amin Ghoneim signed a Sustainable Cities and Infrastructure Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday 6th February 2024 in Cairo. The new partnership between the UK and the Government of…

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Half-masting of flags following the death of The President of Namibia, Hage Geingob

Instructions for half-masting of flags following the death of The President of Namibia, Hage Geingob

It is with great regret that we learn of the death of The President of Namibia, Hage Geingob. Union flags will usually be half-masted on all government buildings in the UK on the day of death of a ruling Head of State. Flags will therefore be flown at half mast…