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Mr Michael Tatham CMG has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Cyprus in succession to Mr Irfan Siddiq OBE
The Prime Minister welcomed the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, to Downing Street this afternoon.
More than 250 British nationals have left Lebanon on flights chartered by the UK government. Remaining British nationals who want to leave should register immediately or use commercial routes.
Government set to help hundreds of British nationals leave Lebanon in the coming days, as they are urged to get the first flight available.
Around 700 personnel rapidly deployed to Cyprus last week to support Government contingency planning amid rising tensions in the region.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy announces that the UK has chartered a flight to help British citizens seeking to leave Lebanon.
Government re-opens portal for British nationals in Lebanon to register their presence following deployment.
British nationals should leave Lebanon immediately, ministers have warned, as the government bolsters its presence in the region.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, this afternoon.
The first shelter coverage kits have arrived using the US-built temporary pier today (17 May 2024).
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
More than 100 tonnes of aid is on its way to maritime pier off the coast of Gaza.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus, this afternoon.
The UK's statement at Cyprus's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council.
UK government announces new package of military and civilian support to set up a maritime aid corridor to Gaza.
The Royal Air Force airdropped over 10 tonnes of food supplies into Gaza for the first time on Monday (25 March 2024), as part of international efforts to provide life-saving assistance to civilians.
The UK, US, Cyprus, UAE, Qatar and European Commission gave a statement on ministerial consultations on a maritime corridor for humanitarian assistance to Gaza.
The UK, European Commission, Cyprus, United Arab Emirates and United States gave a joint statement on activating a maritime corridor to deliver aid to Gaza.
Lifesaving UK aid shipment for Gaza including thermal blankets and essential items delivered from Cyprus by Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship Lyme Bay.
The fifth meeting of the Specialised Committee, co-chaired by the European Commission and the UK government, discussed issues relating to the Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus, on 18 October 2023.
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