The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy is live — unlocking a dynamic business environment through: ✅ Focused sector support ✅ Simplified regulations ✅ Incentives for innovation and high-energy industries A 10-year plan to help global businesses thrive🚀👇 #UKIndustrialStrategy

Wishing a Happy Canada Day and Bonne Fête du Canada to all our Canadian friends around the world! With a partnership based on shared history and values, the UK and Canada are the closest of allies. 🍁🇨🇦

Talk about a nail-biting finish! Well done #Lionesses for your spirit and determination. On to the final!

Apply now to #StudyInTheUK with tuition, flights, and living costs covered through our #Chevening scholarship. 🇬🇧 If you’re a 🇨🇦 grad dreaming of studying for a master’s abroad, this is your sign!   Applications open until 7 October for the 2026–27 intake: chevening.org/scholarship/ca…

Opinion: Why Canada’s increased defence spending matters in B.C. vancouversun.com/opinion/op-ed/…

Meet Canada’s 2025-26 recipients of a fully funded master’s scholarship to the UK through the #Chevening Scholarship. ✈️🎓🇬🇧   Applications for next year’s cohort are open until 7 Oct👇 chevening.org/scholarship/ca…

We don't talk about defence and security enough in BC. It matters here, and not just because Ottawa now aims to spend 5% of GDP on defence by 2035. Allies like the UK can help. See my article in today's Vancouver Sun: vancouversun.com/opinion/op-ed/…

FIFA26 Canada brought us the FIFA World Cup™ Winner’s Trophy and Vancouver showed up! 🙌 Thousands came out to see the trophy in person and the vibes were high! Swipe through for some of our favourite moments. 📸 #WeAreVancouver #FIFAWorldCup

The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP Yvette Cooper has been appointed as Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

❝I am honoured to have been appointed as Foreign Secretary. UK diplomacy has never been more important. I look forward to representing and promoting British interests around the world.❞ – Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Affairs

What a debut! Thrilled to see 🇨🇦 Olivia Smith light up Emirates Stadium with that spectacular goal for 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Arsenal Women! From Whitby to the Women's Super League - another brilliant example of the strong sporting ties between Canada and the UK. 🇬🇧🇨🇦⚽️   tsn.ca/soccer/canadia…

The UK has announced its recognition of the State of Palestine. Find out more about the context of today’s historic decision ↓

The UK is now Canada's second-largest export market according to CBC. In 2025, Canadian exports to the UK spiked by 64%! Together, the UK and Canada are strong trading partners and trusted allies 🇨🇦🇬🇧 Full details: cbc.ca/news/politics/…

Even the closest of friends can agree to disagree once in a while… Wishing best of luck to England’s Red Roses as they face Canada in the #RWC2025 final! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏉🏟️

Today, we reflect on the tragic legacy of the residential school system, honour the children who never returned home, and the Survivors who carry their stories. As a nation and as a people, we pledge to build a future rooted in truth and equity. ow.ly/TCzX50X4hVZ #NDTR

Thanks Jake Howarth for this article on my recent visit to Whitehorse: yukon-news.com/news/uk-eyes-y… via Yukon News

I’m appalled by the attack at a synagogue in Crumpsall. The fact that this has taken place on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, makes it all the more horrific. My thoughts are with the loved ones of all those affected, and my thanks go to the emergency

Today, after two years of conflict and suffering, we mark the first phase in ending the war in the Middle East. The UK is providing humanitarian aid right now for those in need and will work with international partners to help rebuild Gaza and secure a lasting peace.

I will work relentlessly with our fantastic metro mayors, our friends in devolved governments and our investment partners in the UK and overseas to end this era of low growth. Thank you, Birmingham, for having me today at the Regional Investment Summit.

With Canada uncharacteristically interested in rugby after the Women's World Cup, Crossley Heath School in Yorkshire picked a good moment for their rugby tour to Vancouver. Thanks David Briggs, ex-Crossley himself, for inviting me to meet them.