UK Mission to the United Nations

At her annual Mansion House address to the City of London in April 2026, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper set out a clear message for a more uncertain world: confidence in the values that guide us - respect for the rule of law, the principles of the UN Charter, and the strength of the friendships and alliances we build. In challenging times, principled leadership matters more than ever.

Today takes up the Presidency of the Security Council for April. 🇧🇭

We look forward to working with you in the month ahead.

Today the UK becomes President of the Security Council for February 2026.

Thank you Somalia 🇸🇴 for your work and collaboration during January.

On Holocaust Memorial Day, we remember and mourn the six million Jewish men, women and children who were murdered because of who they were.

Their stories, alongside those of survivors and those who supported them, are being told at the

“The UK has always been a strong supporter of the United Nations.”

Prime Minister welcomed UN Secretary-General to London, as the marks 80 years since the first session of the General Assembly.

“The UK has always been a strong supporter of the United Nations.”

Prime Minister welcomed UN Secretary-General to London, as the marks 80 years since the first session of the General Assembly.

80 years ago, the world’s nations gathered for the first meeting of the General Assembly in London.

A landmark moment and a reminder of the UK’s enduring support for the UN since day one.

Yesterday, the UK welcomed , Member States and UN colleagues to mark the moment.

The Central Emergency Response Fund allows aid funding to be released within hours of a crisis.

For 20 years, CERF has responded to over 100
humanitarian situations. The UK is proud to have been its top donor since the start.

Swipe to see some of CERF’s lifesaving work.

Today takes up the Presidency of the Security Council for November. 🇸🇱

We look forward to working with you in the month ahead. 👋

On World Humanitarian Day, we pay tribute to the aid workers who risk their lives to help others in need.

We call for their protection.

International humanitarian law is clear, civilians and aid workers must never be targeted.

Swipe to see their stories. ➡️