Friday, June 26, 2026

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

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

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

Monday, June 22, 2026

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.

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

Boaters benefit from £5.2 million investment in Anglian waterways

Improvement works carried out at over 14 sites, whilst more projects to come for this financial year. East Anglian waterways open for business for summer 2026.

Works at Brampton Lock.

The Environment Agency’s navigation programme has invested £5.2 million into East Anglian waterways over 2025/26 and delivered a variety of refurbishment projects, from Ditchford in Northamptonshire to Denver in Norfolk. 

These include improvements to public safety, lock resilience and the surrounding habitat to

Joint Statement: UK-Egypt Association Council Meeting

The Association Council between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United Kingdom convened on 18 June 2026, co-chaired by the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Yvette Cooper, and the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates, Dr. Badr Abdelatty.

The Association Council between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United Kingdom convened on 18 June 2026, co-chaired by the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates, and the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. The Ministers reaffirmed the strength of

Altaris Business Awards Announces 2026 Women in Business Awards Winners

2026 Altaris Women in Business Awards Winners Announced

DONCASTER, UNITED KINGDOM, June 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Altaris Business Awards is pleased to announce the winners and finalists of the 2026 Women in Business Awards. These awards recognise the

Altaris Business Awards Announces 2026 Business Leader Awards Winners

2026 Altaris Business Leader Awards Results Announced

DONCASTER, UNITED KINGDOM, June 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Altaris Business Awards is pleased to announce the winners and finalists of the 2026 Business Leader Awards. These awards recognise

2026 Sports and Leisure Awards Winners and Finalists Announced by Business Awards UK

2026 Sports and Leisure Awards Results Announced by Business Awards UK

DONCASTER, UNITED KINGDOM, June 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Business Awards UK is pleased to announce the winners and finalists of the 2026 Sports and Leisure Awards, recognising organisations, facilities, coaches, trainers, clubs and leisure providers

2026 Ecommerce Business Awards Winners and Finalists Announced by Business Awards UK

2026 Ecommerce Business Awards Results Announced by Business Awards UK

DONCASTER, UNITED KINGDOM, June 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Business Awards UK is pleased to announce the winners and finalists of the 2026 Ecommerce Business Awards, recognising businesses, agencies, platforms, and digital-first enterprises that have demonstrated strong commercial performance,

We urge Israel to resume negotiations with the Syrian government and to pursue a diplomatic solution: 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 Syria.

I will make three points.

First, the United Kingdom welcomes the announcement of the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran and congratulates all involved in this diplomatic breakthrough. 

It is vital negotiations are concluded rapidly. 

Regional de-escalation is a chance to build stability and peace for the benefit of all those in

Armed Forces Week: Over 30 former Armed Forces personnel join CNC

Over thirty former Armed Forces personnel joined the CNC over the past year, bringing military experience to roles protecting the UK's civil nuclear sector.

Over 30 former Armed Forces personnel have joined the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) over the past year, bringing military experience and specialist skills to the police force responsible for protecting the UK’s civil nuclear sector.

As the UK marks Armed Forces Week, the CNC is recognising the contribution of the armed

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