I am incredibly saddened by the news of last night’s plane crash in DC. My deepest sympathies go out to the families and all those suffering the pain of loss. My thoughts are with you and all the first responders at the scene.

Farewell Ambassador Dame Karen Pierce! An incredible 5 years of service representing the UK across the US. From defence, to investment, to tech, to the creative industries; you've made an extraordinary contribution to the deep ties that bind our 2 nations. Thank you for everything!

Serving as Ambassador to the US has been an extraordinary privilege. I will treasure the memories & friendships. My deepest thanks to all - Americans & Britons – who have made our incredible relationship stronger than ever over the past 5 years. There's no greater alliance!

Through our partnership between the UK financial sector and the Global South we’re boosting: ✅ Growth ✅ Trade ✅ Investment in the UK and overseas. This is our new approach to development: genuine partnership built on genuine respect.

After an historic ceremony in DC, Peter Mandelson is officially His Majesty’s Ambassador to the US! 🇬🇧🇺🇸 From protecting our people, to growing our economies; our nations are better together. As a longstanding friend of the US, he looks forward to deepening this vital alliance.

Peter Mandelson is the new British Ambassador to the United States. Learn more about his incredible life and why he’s so energised by this new role.

Baroness Chapman of Darlington Jenny Chapman has been appointed Minister of State (Minister for International Development) in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Baroness Chapman will attend Cabinet. She will retain her existing portfolio

This is not a drill. Many will die because of aid cuts.   The pace and the scale of the funding cuts are a seismic shock to the humanitarian sector. But we will not retreat from our mission. Thank you to UN Spokesperson for the opportunity to brief UN press corps.

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Delighted to have started my new role as UK Special Envoy to the Western Balkans with a trip to Berlin. Like the UK, Germany plays a key role in the region. Look forward to working together as close partners with the UK hosting the Berlin Process. gov.uk/government/new…

Congratulations to Warren Stephens on being sworn in as US Ambassador to the UK. No two nations have a closer relationship, and we look forward to working with you to continue strengthening our security, economic and cultural ties. Ambassador Warren Stephens

Briefed Member States in NY on Humanitarian Reset.   Regroup, reform, renew – 4 priorities:   🔹 Define lifesaving work 🔹 Deliver more efficiently 🔹 Devolve power 🔹 Defend values   This will need a huge collective effort.

We are only asking for 1% of what the world spent last year on defence. And we can save over 100m lives. Let’s get our collective priorities right. My speech at #ECOSOCHAS: bit.ly/3SXbANj Maritza Chan Krzysztof Szczerski Bob Rae

The peace signed by the DRC & Rwanda, facilitated by the US, can be a foundation for a much needed end to violence in the region. I congratulated Présidence RDC 🇨🇩 on the Agreement, urged implementation and welcomed DRC's continued engagement in negotiations in Doha.

Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy is pleased to welcome Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Director David Whineray and the FCDO delegation to discuss the 🇺🇸 U.S. and 🇬🇧 UK’s shared commitment to global health security coordination, multilateral reform, and innovative partnerships.

The Gaza Famine is the world’s famine. A preventable, predictable famine. Enough. Ceasefire. Open all crossings, north and south. Let us get food in, unimpeded and at massive scale.

The confirmation of famine in Gaza City is utterly horrifying and wholly preventable. The Israeli government’s refusal to allow sufficient aid into Gaza has caused this man-made catastrophe. This is a moral outrage. My statement: gov.uk/government/new…

The Rt Hon David Lammy MP David Lammy has been appointed as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice Ministry of Justice. He will also be Deputy Prime Minister.

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.

It's been a privilege to lead UK at the UN 🇬🇧🇺🇳 for the last 5 years. Thank you for the friendship & collaboration across the UN in our shared commitment to multilateralism & the pursuit of the Charter’s promise: A world where rights triumph over force & hope triumphs over despair.