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Ukraine’s security is our security 🇬🇧🇺🇦
Backing Ukraine means helping it withstand Russian attacks, keeping essential services running and strengthening the security we all depend on.
The Chancellor has announced £10bn of economic support for Ukraine over three years.
ALT A yellow and blue graphic to reflect the Ukrainian flag. Text reads ‘We’re standing with Ukraine and protecting our shared security.’ Underneath the Budget 2026 logo is present.
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🇬🇾 The King has arrived in Guyana at the start of his two-day visit
What does the Budget mean for the UK's place in the world?
FCDO Chief Economist, Dennis Novy explains ↓
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Deeply saddened to hear of the terrible train crash in Toledo.
My thoughts are with the people of Spain and all those affected by this tragedy. The UK stands in solidarity with you.
See how the UK’s new support for Ukraine will work 👇 gov.uk/government/news/budge…
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The 2026 Budget is here.
Supporting families.
Backing businesses.
Investing in Britain's future.
Strengthening our security.
Read the Budget in full.
gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine poses a serious threat to UK prosperity and security.
That's why this Budget is providing over £10bn in additional support to Ukraine.
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From Russian aggression and conflict in the Middle East to rapidly evolving technology, the threats we face are changing.
We’re fully funding our Defence Investment Plan to strengthen the security of the UK and our allies.
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We want the best entrepreneurs to start, scale and stay in Britain.
That’s why we’re backing businesses at every stage of growth, including with a new Founders’ Relief to encourage founders to scale here and reinvest in the next British success story.
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Watch Chancellor @JohnHealey_MP deliver his Budget to the @HouseofCommons at 12:30 today.
For those requiring British Sign Language (BSL) this stream is accessible.
🔴 Today from 12.30pm the Chancellor of the Exchequer @JohnHealey_MP will deliver the Budget Statement.
Watch live from 12 midday ➡️ youtube.com/live/o5xt5nGGd0I
Watch live in BSL ➡️ youtube.com/live/bKqGrzq5YZ8
ALT John Healey MP in the Commons Chamber
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My Budget today will help families with the pressures they face now.
It will back businesses and entrepreneurs, invest in Britain's future, and strengthen our national security.
A plan to get through this moment and build a stronger Britain.
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The UK and Poland share a deep and historical defence partnership.
Today, Defence Secretary @WesStreeting signed the Warsaw Defence Plan to bring our two nations’ Armed Forces and industries closer together and help ensure collective security in Europe. 🇬🇧🤝🇵🇱
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Congratulations to the people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on 47 years of independence.
The United Kingdom is proud of our Commonwealth partnership and looks forward to continuing our work together on infrastructure, climate and disaster resilience, and security. 🇬🇧🤝🇻🇨
What does it take to be the UK's Ambassador to Russia?
@NigelCaseyHMA @ukinrussia reflects on diplomacy in one of the world's most challenging postings and the realities of representing the UK overseas.
The latest episode of The Diplomat Diaries ⤵️
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“Professor Dapo Akande brings a distinguished record of service to international law.”
Read UK Foreign Secretary @Ed_Miliband’s endorsement, ahead of the ICJ elections:
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The horrors of El Fasher must not be forgotten.
One year on, the UK stands in solidarity with survivors and is taking action to promote accountability for human rights violations and abuses, including the use of rape and other atrocities as weapons of war.
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The world cannot ignore what is happening in Sudan.
One year on from the mass atrocities in El Fasher, the UK is sanctioning those linked to these and other atrocities, and strengthening support for survivors and communities at risk of famine.
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The UK congratulates the students of Serbia on their victory in today’s parliamentary elections. We welcome the commitment to a peaceful transition of power & look forward to working with the new government on reforms to strengthen democracy, the rule of law & media freedom.
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We welcome @MariaCorinaYA's return to Venezuela. It is another encouraging sign of the progress being made towards a more open and democratic future. The UK will continue to support an inclusive political process that delivers free and fair elections for all Venezuelans.