Deirdre Watson

@FCDOGovUk . Service in 🇱🇧 🇯🇴🇦🇫 🇵🇰 🇯🇵 🇲🇿 🇷🇼 🇮🇳 🇧🇷 🇲🇽 🇦🇷

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

🖊️ The UK has ratified the BBNJ Agreement – a landmark international treaty and a major step to protect nearly two‑thirds of the world’s ocean.

A healthy ocean is a good thing for us all:

��� protected species and more biodiversity
🪸 stronger food security
🌱 greater climate resilience

[Lindy Cameron @Lindy_Cameron]

Our education partnership lies at the heart of UK-India Vision 2035. Great to join Minister @dpradhanbjp at a special ceremony to formally hand over letters of approval to two fantastic British universities opening branch campuses in #Mumbai – University of Bristol and University of York.

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

We’re stepping up efforts to support peace in the Middle East. 
 

The UK, Australia and Canada are launching a new International Peace Fund – backing real projects that bring Israelis and Palestinians together, rebuild trust and support lasting peace.

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

98 names. Not forgotten – finally found.

On the 82nd anniversary of D-Day – the Allied landings that helped secure Europe’s freedom – these names are added to the @britishmemorial

Every man is remembered. Each one is a hero.

We shall never forget. #DDay

[The Nobel Prize @NobelPrize]

“Humankind will derive more good than harm from new discoveries.”

Pierre Curie discussed the dangers as well as the benefits of new discoveries in his Nobel Prize lecture #OnThisDay in 1905. Pierre Curie's full lecture: https://t.co/OJIlNbVkBM

[Wes Streeting @wesstreeting]

When our Jewish community has seen its ambulances attacked and increased hostility on our streets, our response cannot just be higher walls & reinforced doors. We need to defeat racist attitudes, win hearts & minds, and rid our NHS of antisemitism
https://t.co/IedgQuMemM

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

Tackling global security challenges requires engagement with major powers.

The Foreign Secretary’s visit to China this week ⤵️

[Home Office @ukhomeoffice]

Over 6,400 migrants claiming to be children were age assessed at the border in the year ending March 2026 - 43% were adults.

AI technology will be used to detect illegal migrants arriving on small boats who pose as children to claim asylum, dodge detention and avoid removal.

[Zac Goldsmith @ZacGoldsmith]

The Southern Ocean is key to our planet's future & we have a chance to protect it this year. The UK can and must play a lead role.
My article: https://t.co/WHzhq3STNC

[UK in Italy 🇬🇧🇮🇹 @UKinItaly]

A sincere thank you to everyone who made these two days so special. We look forward to welcoming The Princess of Wales back to Italy again soon! 🇬🇧🇮🇹

📷@KensingtonRoyal

[Yvette Cooper @YvetteCooperMP]

Alongside 46 countries in Moldova this week we agreed ECHR reforms so we can take strong action on illegal migration and uphold international standards and law.

[Christian Turner @CTurnerFCDO]

After an historic State Visit celebrating the depth of the 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸 partnership, I was delighted to meet business leaders in New York. Next week on to #GreaterTogether in Los Angeles

[Yvette Cooper @YvetteCooperMP]

Following months of dedicated UK diplomacy, 46 countries meet today at the Council of Europe to agree critical reforms modernising the way the ECHR deals with migration - supporting the UK to take firm action on border security.

It is the work we do internationally which makes us stronger at home.

[Yvette Cooper @YvetteCooperMP]

Good to talk today to Pakistan’s Foreign Minister @MIshaqDar50 on the latest Middle East developments and the importance of fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz for international shipping. I welcome Pakistan's ongoing role in facilitating diplomatic talks.

[Charles King @CharlesKingFCDO]

My statement on the latest political developments ⬇️

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

250 years of partnership and alliance 🇺🇸🇬🇧

Foreign Secretary @YvetteCooperMP accompanied Their Majesties The King and Queen on their historic US State Visit ⬇️

[Yvette Cooper @YvetteCooperMP]

Yesterday I visited Arlington with the King and Queen. I am always struck by the tremendous sacrifices the US and the UK have made together in the defence of liberty for more than 100 years.

We honour the fallen and give thanks to our brave men and women who continue to serve.

[Home Office @ukhomeoffice]

The UK's threat level has increased to “severe”. This follows a rising Islamist and Extreme Right Wing terrorist threat, and yesterday's abhorrent antisemitic terrorist attack.

People should be vigilant as they go about their daily lives, and report any concerns to the police.

Our world-leading police and security services continue to work, day and night, to keep our country safe.

[Yvette Cooper @YvetteCooperMP]

Events in the Strait of Hormuz remind us that we’re in a new era of geoeconomics, where economic security must be at the top of our foreign policy agenda.

My words in @TheEconomist ⬇️

https://t.co/mJtTk1n2uq

[Deirdre Watson @DeirdreVWatson]

@sblhickey Congratulazioni per la tua nomina ad ambasciatore in Italia! 🇮🇹 🇬🇧