Extremist settlers are undermining security and stability and threatening prospects for peace. Today we are announcing further sanctions on those responsible for the unprecedented rise in settler violence. The Israeli authorities must clamp down on this issue.

An excellent day of talks with one of our closest financial services partners. Tomorrow we will discuss developments with business.

The Chamber held its Annual General Meeting yesterday where we presented the our report for 2023 to our members. We also expressed our appreciation for President Damian Adams and our Patron H.E. Kara Owen, British High Commissioner to Singapore. 📸 here: flickr.com/gp/britchamsin…

Following the 9th 🇬🇧🇸🇬 Financial Dialogue, HSBC and TheCityUK hosted industry roundtables with business discussing: 🔋 Opportunities & challenges in transition planning to meet net-zero commitments 💻 Implications for the financial services sector amid the rise of #GenAI.

Stay tuned as Kara Owen shares what’s been keeping the British High Commission Singapore busy in this exciting month of April with a sneak peak of what’s to come! Click here to view the infographic: bit.ly/3UTK3y9 #StrategicPartnership

I was honoured to be present at the swearing in of Prime Minister @lawrencewongst of Singapore. My Prime Minister’s message is below…. Warm congratulations!

Heartfelt congratulations to Ivan Heng on this huge recognition of this contribution to theatre. Wild Rice theatre company founder Ivan Heng to receive honorary doctorate from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/…

The UK has ratified its accession to #CPTPP. HC Kara Owen said: “I’m delighted that the UK has now ratified its accession to CPTPP. This brings us a step closer to the point where businesses from the UK & other member states can reap the new benefits it offers.”

Great… another step forward….,

The Embassy is responding to the emergency landing of a Singapore Airlines flight in Bangkok and are in contact with the local authorities. If you are in need of assistance, you can contact the FCDO 24/7 in the UK on +44 (0)20 7008 5000 or in TH on +66 (0) 2 305 8333

Change begins now.

Russia's strike on the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv is an appalling attack on Ukrainian civilians. My thoughts are with all the victims and their loved ones. The UK's support to Ukraine is iron-clad. We must hold those responsible for Putin's illegal war to account.

I am appalled by the shocking scenes at President Trump's rally and we send him and his family our best wishes. Political violence in any form has no place in our societies and my thoughts are with all the victims of this attack.

Today David Lammy is visiting Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories for the first time as Foreign Secretary. Find out the UK’s priorities ⬇️

Best of luck to the super Nik Mehta as he takes on this brilliant job, team and relationship. As for me, I will be moving to another diplomatic appointment in 2025 and will be busy with a range of projects focused on growth and security before that. Please follow Nik!

Our foreign policy is powering the Plan for Change at home through progressive realism abroad. Boosting growth and climate action while smashing the gangs and tackling irregular migration. Read the Foreign Secretary’s Locarno Speech: gov.uk/government/spe…

For years I have wanted to work on the UK-Ireland relationship, one that is absolutely central to the UK’s past, present and future. I am therefore delighted to share that I’ve been appointed as the UK’s next Ambassador to Ireland. Big shoes to fill, replacing Paul Johnston

Before I start in Ireland I have the pleasure of leading for UK Government on the UK-France summit. A chance to return to all things French, to work with Menna Rawlings and colleagues like Christian Turner - golden.

I take over from the excellent Paul Johnston in September as British Ambassador to Ireland. My future team is recruiting for two new roles: one to support the many visits and events; the other to create digital content. If you are Dublin-based, check this out 👇🏻

Good luck, Alicia Herbert. You are a hugely respected colleague and I know how motivated you are to take on this role.