Skip to main content

News and communications

Skip to results

486 results

Skip to results
486 results sorted by Updated (newest)
In Lebanon
  • Shorter meets PM Hariri and FM Bassil: Time for elections

    UK welcomes the political momentum that has brought renewed energy to Lebanon’s institutions.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK calls for timely elections in Lebanon

    Holding timely, peaceful and transparent elections, and ensuring there is a quota for women is key to Lebanon's democracy.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK signs Joint Undertaking with the Lebanese army

    The UK is a long term, proud supporter of the Lebanese Armed Forces, supporting the LAF as the sole security provider in Lebanon.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lebanon continues to be the focus of international attention

    One year on from the London conference, Lebanon continues to be the focus of international attention in Brussels.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK support to Lebanese host communities continues

    British Ambassador Hugo Shorter visited Saida, Shukeen and inaugurated a DFID funded project in Sarafand. UK support to Lebanon continues.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK seeks to protect airplane passengers with new restrictions

    Additional airline security measures are in place for selected inbound flights to the United Kingdom including from Lebanon.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK provides further support to match Lebanon's generosity

    UK Minister for International Development visited Lebanon ahead of Brussels conference on 'Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region’

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Six years of conflict in Syria: statement from Priti Patel

    UK International Development Secretary comments as the Syrian crisis enters seventh year.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK welcomes security appointments in Lebanon

    For many years the UK and Lebanon have enjoyed a shared interest of protecting Lebanese security on the borders, in cities, and villages across the country.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Seeds of success target small and medium businesses in Bekaa

    Ambassador Shorter visited ongoing UK funded projects in Zahle benefiting small and medium businesses and local communities.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Shorter: UK is a strong believer in Lebanese institutions

    Ambassador Shorter meets President Aoun, welcomes the ongoing strong and bilateral relations between Lebanon and the UK.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Welcome aboard HMS Ocean in Beirut port

    The flag ship of the Royal Navy ended her diplomatic visit to Beirut in a demonstration of UK commitment to Lebanon.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • HMS Ocean visits Lebanon next week

    The visit of the Fleet flagship of the Royal Navy emphasises and deepens the partnership between the UK and Lebanon.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK announces £2.5m investment in Lebanon’s Knowledge Economy

    Ambassador Shorter announces £2.5 million funding to the UK Lebanon Tech Hub in support of Lebanon's knowledge economy.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Shorter urges greater representation for women in politics

    British Ambassador Hugo Shorter held a reception on the theme 'Women in Politics', hoping for greater women representation in political life.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Twinning ceremony between the UK and Lebanon

    The Police Service of Northern Ireland is a force recognised internationally for excellent work in the field of community policing.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Patel: Syria progress at risk without new push in 2017

    After visiting Jordan and Lebanon, Priti Patel welcomed progress for Syrian refugees but warned that more international help was needed.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK invests £160 million for education in Lebanon

    UK is delivering on its commitment to invest £160 million in quality education in Lebanon, International Secretary of State has announced.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • London conference one year on: Together for Lebanon

    The UK, Germany, Norway, and Kuwait remain committed to Lebanon’s stability in the years to come.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Priti Patel statement in response to $8bn appeal for Syria in 2017

    International development secretary comments on launch of the UN's Syria crisis funding appeals for 2017.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government