We're cracking down on Russia’s desperate and dangerous attempts to get around sanctions via its shadow fleet. Alongside our partners, we are stepping up efforts to tackle these illicit vessels which pose significant maritime security and environmental threats.

This is what international co-operation can do👇

This year 487 Ukrainian athletes won't compete at the Olympics having lost their lives to Russia's illegal invasion. We want a future where Ukraine is free from the threat posed by Putin’s Russia and returns at full strength to fighting for medals instead.

Delighted to be the new Minister for Africa. The continent has some of the world's fastest growing economies and is a hub for innovation. I'm looking forward to working with our African partners to tackle climate change, boost prosperity and build security. Our future starts now.

📢 Applications for several #Chevening Fellowships open on 6 August! ⏰ If you’re a mid-career professional looking to study a fully funded short course in the UK, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! Browse our fellowship programmes 👉 chevening.org/fellowships/fi…

At least 487 Ukrainian athletes and coaches have been killed since Russia’s invasion. Here are some of their stories 🧵⤵️ #StandWithUkraine #Ukraine487 #Olympics

As Paris wraps up an incredible #Olympics, not every athlete has been fighting for medals. The number of Ukrainian athletes killed in the fight against Russian aggression has gone up to at least 491. We must double down on our support and continue to #StandWithUkraine.

The UK immigration system is going digital, physical documents such as Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs), vignette stickers in passports or ‘wet ink stamps’ will be replaced with online immigration status. If you’ve been issued a UK visa and you intend on staying in the UK 1/4

The global challenges we face today are testing the international order. If we are to truly tackle those challenges, expanding Security Council membership, including with permanent African representation, is a matter of urgency. The UK will keep pushing to make this a reality.

Join our free online IELTS Workshop and Info Session to gain essential insights and strategies to excel in the IELTS• 🗓️Saturday 17 August 2024 🕙Time 10am Click the link to join: bit.ly/3WKR7gj

Do you have a question about #Chevening? Join us for a live Q&A session on Facebook 👇 ⏰ 28 August, 3-4pm BST We’ll be on hand to answer as many of your application questions as we can! In the meantime, our FAQs might help: chevening.org/faqs/ #ChooseChevening

The UK immigration system is going digital, physical documents such as Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs), vignette stickers in passports or ‘wet ink stamps’ will be replaced with online immigration status. If you’ve been issued a UK visa and you intend on staying in the UK 1/4

The UK immigration system is going digital, physical documents such as Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs), vignette stickers in passports or ‘wet ink stamps’ will be replaced with online immigration status. If you’ve been issued a UK visa and you intend on staying in the UK 1/4

It’s the 5th year of UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳's Global Media Defence Fund. In the past 5 years, the fund has bolstered journalists’ legal protections and enhanced media freedom. Read the report here: tinyurl.com/y52fmda9 The fund was initiated and is supported by MFC member states. 1/4

33 years ago, the Ukrainian people chose independence from the Soviet Union. Today, Ukraine is a sovereign state, standing against Russia's attempts to destroy its national and cultural identity. The UK will #StandWithUkraine for as long as it takes. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

Today marks 33 years since Ukraine declared independence. The United Kingdom’s support for Ukraine has not and will not waver. We stand with you and will continue to stand with you until a just and lasting peace.

Together, the G7 will continue to support our friends in Ukraine – for as long as it takes. #UkraineIndependenceDay

🇺🇦 A l'occasion du 33ème anniversaire de l'indépendance de l'Ukraine, le Haut Commissaire Britannique au Cameroun Barry Lowen réitère le soutien du Royaume-Uni🇬🇧 au peuple ukrainien. #StandWithUkraine

🇺🇦On the 33rd anniversary of Ukraine's Independence, the British High Commissioner to Cameroon Barry Lowen reiterates UK🇬🇧 support to the people of Ukraine. #StandWithUkraine

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.