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Tackling violence against women and girls needs to be at the heart of the UK’s foreign policy. #ViolenceAgainstWomenAndGirls #VAWG #Sudan

From trade and investment to security and stability, in Ethiopia Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper saw how UK partnerships are: ✅ promoting regional stability and conflict prevention ✅ creating good jobs and prosperity to help prevent people making dangerous and illegal journeys ✅ cracking down on people smuggling gangs

The UK-US relationship is built by people, and the connections they forge across the Atlantic. Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy joined Marshall Scholars past and present Dhruvak Mirani, Dr. Rebecca Peters and Katie Scheiber to discuss how educational exchange strengthens the bond between our two nations. Since 1953, Marshall Scholarships have brought talented young Americans to study in the UK, creating lasting connections that span careers, disciplines, and generations. As the US gears up to marks its 250th anniversary, we're proud to continue investing in the next generation of leaders who will shape our shared future.

David Miliband visits FCDO for an urgent conversation. The International Rescue Committee UK’s Emergency Watchlist flags the world’s most urgent humanitarian crises and the global action we must take to address these challenges. Sudan tops the list for the third year in a row.

Starting 2026 with a win for inclusive trade🌍 Big news for global trade and development: the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) just got even better. From 1 January 2026, the scheme now makes it easier for businesses in DCTS partner countries to: ✅ Source inputs from multiple countries ✅ Process or manufacture goods locally ✅ Export these goods duty-free to the UK Why does this matter? Since launch, nearly £22 billion worth of goods imported by the UK from developing countries have already benefited from tariff savings under the DCTS [1]. This is a win for businesses, a win for developing economies, and a win for global trade. 👉 Learn more about the changes and how they could help your business: https://lnkd.in/eqqHmgHd #DCTS #UKTrade #TradeForDevelopment #RulesOfOrigin   [1] Source: HMRC Import Preference Data, Accessed 7th January 2026. Data are defined on an origin basis and covers time period July 2023 - October 2025. Department for Business and Trade

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper met with Holocaust survivor Mala Tribich MBE at the FCDO’s Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration. Holocaust Educational Trust

Arctic security matters for the whole transatlantic NATO alliance – we can only strengthen it together. Last week Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper went to Norway and Finland to see vital work by UK Commando Force Operations with our allies to strengthen the High North.

On Greenland, on tariffs and on wider Arctic security, we are firm in our principles and steadfast in our commitment to safeguarding UK interests.

Arctic security is critical for the UK and NATO. By air, on land and at sea. The UK stands shoulder-to-shoulder with our allies.

One year ago, the UK and Ukraine signed a 100 Year Partnership. In 12 months, we've boosted trade and investment, deepened defence cooperation, and expanded links between our communities. This is what standing with Ukraine looks like. 🇬🇧🇺🇦