36th Universal Periodic Review: UK statement on Malawi

The UK delivers statement on Malawi at the 36th Session of Universal Periodic Review (UPR), sharing recommendations to improve their human rights record.



Government extends extra welfare support for self-employed for further six months

Universal Credit will continue to be calculated based on current earnings as Minimum Income Floor suspension extended.



Avian influenza (bird flu) identified at Cheshire broiler breeder

The risk to public health from the virus is very low and the Food Standards Agency advises that bird flu poses a very low food safety risk.



Promoting international criminal justice and the rule of law

Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the United Nations at the United Nations General Assembly Report of the International Criminal Court



The Secretary of State has reappointed Dame Judith Macgregor as Trustee of the British Tourist Authority.

Dame Judith Macgregor has been reappointed by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as Trustee of the British Tourist Authority for three years from 1 December 2020 to 31 November 2023.