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68 @UK_ISAR_TEAM specialists, 6 search dogs and critical equipment - including seismic listening tech and cutting tools - are on their way to Venezuela to support those affected by the earthquakes.
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Making an entrance! #ArmedForcesDay The RAF Falcons land in Aldershot to dazzle crowds at our national celebration. 🪂 @ArmedForcesDay is an important chance to honour the relationship between the Armed Forces and the communities they serve 🤝
- Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office repostedToday is Armed Forces Day – a special day to celebrate and show appreciation to the men and women who keep the UK secure at home, and strong abroad 🇬🇧 Support your local #ArmedForcesDay event today!
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The King’s message to the people of Venezuela following this week’s devastating earthquakes.
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Congratulations to @ABDELAESPRIELLA as Colombia’s next President. The partnership between the UK and Colombia is historic and deep rooted. We look forward to working with you to strengthen that partnership further over the years ahead. - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office reposted
I was honoured to address @BillBlair's first Canada Day reception as HC last night. Canada has a special place in my own heart & history! With shared values, we work to strengthen @NATO, lead in tech & energy & deliver prosperity. Joyeuse Fête du Canada for next week! 🇨🇦🇬🇧
- What happens when football meets diplomacy? ⚽🇬🇧🇪🇪 Commentating the Premier League… in Estonian. In the latest episode of The Diplomat Diaries, @rceallen takes on “football diplomacy”.
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A new chapter in UK-Hungary relations 🇬🇧🇭🇺 Minister for Europe @SDoughtyMP visited Budapest this week for talks with FM @_OrbanAnita, alongside meetings with UK investors and Hungarian civil society.
- Young people across Palestine are striving to reclaim the futures the conflict in Gaza threatened to take away. The government is helping more Gazan scholars travel to the UK to complete their studies, and enabling more critically injured children to access specialist medical
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What a day welcoming the Afghan refugee women’s cricket team to the UK as part of the @ICC #T20WorldCup celebrations. An inspirational group of young women who have relentlessly advocated for women in sport and across public life.
- Keeping the lights on. Getting children back into classrooms. Helping communities rebuild 🇬🇧🇺🇦 Backed by nearly £290 million, the UK is supporting Ukraine to recover and rebuild – strengthening security for us all.
Why does this matter for the UK? 🇬🇧 ✅ A secure Ukraine makes the UK safer ✅ It supports British jobs in energy, engineering and supply chains ✅ It builds a stronger partner for future trade and growth. - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office repostedMy thoughts are with those affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. We are working with partners to assess the needs & help with the global response. British nationals should follow local authority advice & check FCDO travel advice pages for latest info.
