UK backs Gaza recovery as Foreign Secretary urges renewed push for peace

The UK has announced £10 million to support Palestinian-led early recovery efforts in Gaza and joined an international initiative to help coordinate funding and practical support for reconstruction.

• UK joins international efforts to mobilise funding and practical delivery in Gaza through EU initiative 
• New UK funding for UN-coordinated early recovery activity and reinforcing Palestinian-led efforts 
• Foreign Secretary to push for fresh momentum behind the 20-point-plan at Brussels meeting bringing together international partners to support Gaza

New support to help Palestinians in Gaza begin to rebuild their lives will be announced by the UK today, as the Foreign Secretary calls for urgent international action on the 20-point Gaza peace plan.

Speaking at the Palestine Donor Group in Brussels, she will say the humanitarian crisis in

More farmers supported to grow their businesses and restore nature

New application process for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier opening environmental schemes to more farmers

For the first time, Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) will open to direct applications from farmers and land managers, helping more businesses secure funding to restore nature while producing food. 

Speaking at Groundswell Festival 2026 today (2 July), Environment Secretary Emma

We stand in solidarity with Bahrain, Kuwait, and all our partners across the Gulf: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Bahrain.

Location:

United Nations, New York

Delivered on:

2 July 2026 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)

The United Kingdom strongly condemns Iran’s reckless attacks against Bahrain and Kuwait, and on international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

First, these attacks are directly contrary to resolution 2817, put civilian lives in danger, and

Report by OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre, July 2026: UK statement to the OSCE

Ambassador Holland thanks the Director of the OSCE's Conflict Prevention Centre for the institution's work across the region, which remains crucial at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions, with Russia's malign activities a key factor.

Location:

Vienna

Delivered on:

2 July 2026 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)

Thank you, Mr Chair.

Director, Dear Kate, thank you for your report and for your leadership of the Conflict Prevention Centre in what you rightly describe as a highly challenging operating environment. Please also pass on our thanks to your hard-working and brilliant team.

As your report makes clear, the context in which the CPC operates is marked by heightened

Latest Fisheries and Seafood Scheme funding round reaches three-month milestone

Fishers, seafood businesses and coastal communities across England are reminded and encouraged to apply for grant funding via the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS).

The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) reopened on 13 April 2026 and is administered by MMO on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. It is funded from the over £132 million committed to the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund over the next five years. 

Since reopening this year MMO has received a high level of interest and already approved

Kent opens first VALOUR-recognised centre in new UK-wide veteran support system

Veterans to benefit from increased support as part of the new £50m VALOUR support system.

Thousands of veterans in Kent will be able to benefit from increased support following the opening of a new support centre in Aylesford today [2 July]. 

Part of VALOUR, a groundbreaking programme to increase support for veterans, the centre will provide ex-servicepeople with easier access to local services across health, housing, employment and more. It’s one of 14 organisations that have already received a share of

Israel must uphold its obligations under international law and take urgent steps to halt the violence in the West Bank: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Palestine.

Location:

United Nations, New York

Delivered on:

29 June 2026 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)

The United Kingdom is clear that a two-state solution remains the best way to bring lasting peace to the region and end the cycle of violence that has scarred generations of Palestinians and Israelis.

As we have said numerous times in this Council, the implementation of President Trump’s

Study Demonstrates the Efficacy of Decorative Domestic Landscape Illumination as Home Security During Winter Months

Ladybird solar wall light glowing on brick wall at night

Festive Lights Solar Lanterns

Solar garden lights illuminating wooden deck at night

Discover how decorative outdoor LED and solar lighting can eliminate winter dark spots and enhance home security without sacrificing aesthetic appeal.

CHARNOCK RICHARD, CHORLEY, UNITED KINGDOM, June 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A comprehensive evaluation of residential exterior environments has confirmed that the strategic integration of decorative garden lighting serves a measurable secondary function as a home security deterrent during periods of extended winter darkness.

The transitional analysis, conducted across

UK Government bolsters Ukraine’s economic recovery, with World Bank approving $1 billion in UK-backed finance

Ukraine’s resilience and recovery will receive a $1 billion boost through UK-backed funding

• Government announces latest $1 billion tranche of UK fiscal support that, pooled with partners’ support, will provide more than $4 billion in additional financing for Ukraine 

• Deputy Prime Minister leads UK Government delegation to the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdansk  

Ukraine’s resilience and recovery will receive a $1 billion boost through UK-backed funding

UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Venezuela.

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Venezuela. Delivered at the 62nd Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Thank you

We reaffirm our support to the Venezuelan people, who are in our thoughts following Wednesday’s devastating earthquakes and resulting casualties.

Mr Vice President,

We thank the High Commissioner for his recent report and the continued engagement of his Office in Venezuela.

Some encouraging measures have been implemented, including the release of political

Hack The Box Expands Cyber Readiness Platform with Defensive, Crisis Control and Workforce Intelligence Capabilities

Haris Pylarinos, Founder & CEO of Hack The Box

New capabilities help organisations measure readiness, identify skill gaps and strengthen cyber resilience

Security leaders need a clear view of the cyber capabilities their organisation requires, how those requirements map to existing in-house skills, and where the most critical gaps remain.”

— Haris Pylarinos, Founder and CEO of Hack The Box

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hack The Box (HTB), the global leader in AI cybersecurity readiness, today announced new capabilities to help security leaders gain greater visibility into

The UK strongly condemns Russia’s latest mass strikes against Ukrainian cities: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.

Location:

United Nations, New York

Delivered on:

22 June 2026 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)

The United Kingdom strongly condemns Russia’s latest mass strikes against Ukrainian cities, including the large-scale attack of 14-15 June, which killed at least 11 civilians.

That night, Russia launched 611 drones and 70 missiles against Ukraine, yet another escalation. 

This included 40 ballistic and hypersonic missiles, making it the second largest such attack