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@FCDOGovUK
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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That’s a wrap! This week, Overseas Territories leaders and Ministers have made clear that we are stronger together, as we tackle illicit finance, challenges of migration, barriers to biodiversity, and more. UK bilateral trade with the Overseas Territories is about £17 billion.
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@RoyalFamily
The Royal Family
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A message from The King to the people of South and Southeast Asia following devastating floods across the region.
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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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The UK is proud to be a leader in the global fight against HIV and AIDS. The HIV Action Plan for England will reconnect thousands with HIV treatment - link in the reply ⬇️
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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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The UK stands with the people of Sri Lanka in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. We are supporting our humanitarian partners to help save lives and deliver shelter, clean water and medicine.
@SeemaMalhotra1
Seema Malhotra MP
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Deadly storms are causing horrific devastation across Asia, particularly Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and India. The UK is talking to our partners about what support may be needed and is monitoring the situation closely. Our thoughts are with those
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Seema Malhotra MP
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Deadly storms are causing horrific devastation across Asia, particularly Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and India. The UK is talking to our partners about what support may be needed and is monitoring the situation closely. Our thoughts are with those
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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Wishing Scots around the world a happy St. Andrew’s Day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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@JennyChapman
Jenny Chapman
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I met Emergency Response Rooms volunteers to hear how they support communities on the frontline of Sudan’s conflict.     Reports of new advances in North Kordofan will only prolong the suffering and put even more civilians at risk.    We urgently need a humanitarian truce.
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@SDoughtyMP
Stephen Doughty HC MP
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I am appalled to hear of the further bombardment overnight on Ukrainian residential areas and critical infrastructure. We stand by the innocent Ukrainian civilians under assault from Vladimir Putin’s regime. And our support for Ukraine remains unwavering. 🇬🇧 🇺🇦
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@RoyalFamily
The Royal Family
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A message from The King to the people of Hong Kong following the devastating fire in Tai Po.
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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Joint statement on behalf of France, Germany, Italy and the UK on the situation in the West Bank ⬇️ https://t.co/FCn7m6ryNx
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Joint statement on behalf of France, Germany, Italy and the UK on the situation in the West Bank
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@SeemaMalhotra1
Seema Malhotra MP
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A pleasure to welcome Japan’s Keidanren to London this week. With a trading relationship worth over £30 billion, the UK-Japan relationship is stronger than ever. Looking forward to building on this in the months ahead 🇯🇵
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@YvetteCooperMP
Yvette Cooper
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25 years on from the first global focus on Women, Peace and Security, I’m determined to renew that ambition at the heart of UK foreign policy. I was privileged to hear powerful stories from women across the world at the 25th anniversary event for this vital agenda #WPS25
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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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How is Budget 2025 strengthening Britain's position globally? Our Chief Economist @DennisNovy explains what you might have missed  👇
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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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“If safety is the ground, being empowered would be the wings.” The UK has set a national mission to halve violence against women and girls, yet this is also an international emergency. Working with partners like @IFAD and ambassadors like @SabrinaDhowre, the UK is committed
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@FCDOGovUK
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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✅ Increasing investment. ✅ Cutting borrowing. ✅ Championing innovation. ✅ Boosting trade. We are sending a simple message to the world: if you build here, Britain will back you.
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@YvetteCooperMP
Yvette Cooper
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The horrendous fire in Tai Po apartment blocks is truly devastating and deeply distressing. The UK sends heartfelt condolences to all the families affected and to the people of Hong Kong.
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@10DowningStreet
UK Prime Minister
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Here’s what the Budget means for you.
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@FCDOGovUK
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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A just and lasting peace in Ukraine is one that upholds Ukraine’s sovereignty and protects Europe’s security ⬇️
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