The PM & fellow G7 leaders have agreed to take steps to deny Russia ‘Most Favoured Nation’ status, meaning tariffs & restrictions on key products. The UK will also end exports of luxury goods to Russia, denying access to high-end goods from some of the world’s biggest producers.

It is such good news that we have a resolution to 232 steel and aluminium tariffs. Today’s agreement further deepens the vitally important 🇬🇧🇺🇸trade relationship and reinforces our work supporting trade as a force for good British Embassy Washington @tradegovuk Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office gov.uk/government/new…

Great news indeed and a result of a lot of teamwork behind the scenes. Tribute to all those in our embassies and across Whitehall who helped make this happen #UKinUSA #FCDOgovUK #TradegovUK

The consequences of Putin’s war in Ukraine are being felt around the world, and will hit the poorest hardest. Since the invasion, global food prices have risen. Destroyed ports & supply chain routes have limited Ukraine exports critical to global food security. #StandWithUkraine

NEWS: UK announces new trade sanctions against Russia to cut off funding to Putin’s war machine. Over £4bn of goods now subject to trade sanctions including chemicals, plastics and rubber. Putin must fail in Ukraine.

A really important speech by @annietrev 🇬🇧 WTO members need to consider what role they want trade policy to play in greening the global economy. That’s a discussion I am determined to enable as chair of the WTO Committee on trade and environment 🌎💚

The 12th WTO Ministerial Conference has just concluded. The UK 🇬🇧 was pleased to support a package including: ✅ a rollover of #ecommerce moratorium ✅ progress on #fisheriessubsidies ✅ a response to the pandemic ✅ a declaration on #foodsecurity #MC12

Congratulations to the indefatigable Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and her Kazakh co-chair on a successful conclusion to the marathon #MC12 An important affirmation of multilateralism and the rules based system and a historic first WTO environmental agreement My thanks to team 🇬🇧 - now sleeping

This morning in Geneva, WTO members secured an unprecedented package of outcomes for #MC12. Check out this infographic to find out more about some of the key highlights! bit.ly/39E63rM

As #TradeandEnvironment Week draws to a close, the chair of the WTO's Committee on Trade and Environment Ambassador Simon Manley of the UK calls on governments and stakeholders to put the discussions into good use and take action to save our planet.

UK armed forces have completed a complex and rapid evacuation of British diplomats and their families from Sudan, amid a significant escalation in violence and threats to embassy staff. I pay tribute to the commitment of our diplomats and bravery of the military personnel who

The UK🇬🇧 & #Djibouti 🇩🇯distance is shrinking! Our foreign ministries Vicky Seymour Mahdi Obsieh Bouh discussed: —- La distance entre le RU🇬🇧 et Djibouti🇩🇯 se reduit! Nos ministères des Affaires étrangères discutent : 🇺🇳UN 🌍 Regional security 🧕 Gender 🇬🇧&🇩🇯#ShrinkTheDistance

« Vous n’êtes pas encore arrivés mais vous êtes plus proche qu’hier. » Anonyme Yes, we haven’t arrived yet, but we are closer than yesterday. Our🇬🇧British Embassy building in #Djibouti🇩🇯is making progress! Allons-y! 👷🏠🛠️🪚 🇬🇧&🇩🇯#ShrinkTheDistance

Deeply saddened by the sudden landslide in Gofa, Southern Ethiopia, following heavy rains.    Our thoughts go out to all those who have lost their lives, as well as their loved ones. We commend the strong rescue efforts which continue in the search for the missing.

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.

Heartfelt condolences to all those impacted by the landslides that struck Southern Ethiopia last week, claiming hundreds of lives. We are in touch with partners who are supporting on the ground. My thoughts are with the communities in Gofa Zone as they mourn the lives lost.

Ethiopia is transforming its economy. The 🇪🇹 Gov's new package of reforms, supported by IMF and World Bank, promote inclusive & sustainable economic growth, especially for the poorest. The UK values our continued partnership to support mutual prosperity & poverty reduction.

Visit. Board. Search. Seizure. As another cohort of Kenyan Marines completed their basic training recently, let the 🇬🇧 Royal Marines and 🇰🇪 Kenya Defence Forces show you how it's done. #GoFarGoTogether

The UK stands with Somalia 🇸🇴 as they fight for a safe and secure future. In my first call with Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, I expressed UK solidarity after the horrific attack on Lido Beach, and re-affirmed my commitment to a strong and long-term partnership.