The Prime Minister met President of the European Council António Costa this afternoon. The leaders underlined the importance of close cooperation between the UK and Europe, to benefit both sides. A closer relationship was vital for European security, resilience and prosperity, they reiterated. Both leaders agreed to work closely ahead of the UK-EU summit, which they agreed would be held on July 22.

The Prime Minister met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the G7 Summit in Evian today. The leaders began by reflecting on discussions at the G7 and the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East. With war still raging in Europe, and a conflict thousands of miles away impacting people at home, it was vital the UK and the European Union worked closely together to provide security and opportunity for both sides, the Prime Minister said. The leaders agreed to press ahead with a UK-EU Summit on July 22 so that people on both sides could feel the benefits of UK-EU collabora…

We, the Leaders of the G7, call for a strong and coordinated response to address the health security risks posed by the re-emerging outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. Partner countries of the G7, Egypt, India, Kenya and the Republic of Korea, also support this call. We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives and the burden that the disease is inflicting on the affected communities and stand in solidarity with the countries affected. The current outbreak is centred in an isolated, conflict-affected area in DRC which makes containment, medical treatment…

We, the Leaders of the G7, reaffirm our commitment to accelerate the fight against cancer. Partner countries of the G7, Brazil, Egypt, India, Kenya and the Republic of Korea, also support this call on the fight against cancer. Cancer kills nearly 10 million people each year worldwide and new cases are projected to increase by 80 per cent globally by 2050, given the aging of the population and its interactions with environmental and behavioural risk factors, placing an ever-greater burden on societies, health systems and economies. Improvements in access to cancer prevention – including throug…

The Prime Minister met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine at the G7 in France this afternoon. The Prime Minister began by updating President Zelenskyy on the UK’s latest package of support, including £210 million of UK Export Finance support to power Ukraine’s nuclear power plants, and 70 new sanctions targeting Russia’s decrepit shadow fleet, military procurement supply chains and illicit finance networks. The leaders discussed Ukraine’s momentum on the battlefield and reflected on the session held by G7 leaders earlier in the day, which had underlined their unity on Ukraine. It was …

The Prime Minister met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz along with their spouses at the G7 summit in France. The leaders began by reflecting on the summit so far, and welcomed the peace deal struck between the US and Iran. Turning to the close relationship between the UK and Europe, the leaders discussed the UK’s ambition to get closer to the EU. The Prime Minister said he believed good progress had been made, but there was more to be done to benefit people both in the UK and Europe. The Prime Minister also updated on his decision to ban social media platforms in the UK, announced earlier t…

The UK is set to power Ukraine for the next two years and announce a new swathe of sanctions today [TUE] as the Prime Minister steps up support to ensure Ukraine can continue to fight for as long as it takes. It comes as G7 gets under way in Evian, France, this morning, with the first roundtable session focused on building peace and security for Ukraine and for Europe. The Prime Minister is expected to speak during the session, telling leaders that the G7 should collectively go further to ensure Ukraine secures the just and lasting peace it deserves. He will reiterate that the fighting needs…

His Majesty King Charles III has been pleased to appoint Professor Sir David Charles Baulcombe FRS FMedSci to succeed Professor Dame Sally Davies GCB DBE FRS FMedSci when she steps down later this year. Sir David is the Regius Professor of Botany Emeritus at the University of Cambridge’s Department of Plant Sciences, where he was Head from 2009 to 2017, and has been a Fellow of Trinity College since 2009. His research into plant genetics has not only benefitted crop science but also led to a new class of treatment for human diseases that affect thousands of people worldwide. He helped establ…

I warmly welcome today’s agreement reached between the United States and Iran. This is a hugely important step forward in ending the war, ensuring regional stability and re-opening the Strait of Hormuz. I congratulate President Trump and the mediators from Pakistan, Qatar and elsewhere who have contributed to this breakthrough. We have long urged de-escalation and this is the progress we had hoped to see.Attention must now turn to fully implementing the memorandum of understanding to ensure the Strait reopens and remains fully and permanently open, and that the detailed elements of the nuclear…

The Prime Minister hosted the Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi for a meeting in Downing Street today. The leaders celebrated upgrading the strategic partnership between the UK and Japan and bringing in a new era of cooperation between our two countries. They welcomed the signing of the UK-Japan Frontier Technology Partnership, enhancing world-leading British research capabilities with Japan’s advanced manufacturing, along with a joint Economic Security Declaration for advancing cooperation on economic security. The Prime Minister also welcomed significant new Japanese investment into …

1, We, the Prime Ministers of Japan and the United Kingdom, acknowledge that UK-Japan relations are the strongest in living memory, grounded in deep cooperation on economic and security priorities. This Joint Declaration on Economic Security Cooperation, complementing the Hiroshima Accord in 2023, and accompanied by the Japan-UK Frontier Technology Partnership on critical and emerging technologies, sets out our strategic and coordinated vision to advance our bilateral cooperation on economic security. 2, We will deepen our collaboration on economic security through bilateral dialogues such as…

The UK-Japan relationship has reached an all-time high, anchored by a powerful alliance in science and technology. This momentum is driven by high-impact collaboration - including our Strategic Cyber Partnership (2026), Economic Security and Industrial Strategy Partnerships (2025), Semiconductor Partnership (2023), and Digital Partnership (2022) - all of which build upon the enduring foundation of the 1994 Agreement on Cooperation in Science and Technology. As each other’s closest security partners in Europe and Asia respectively, the UK and Japan are uniquely positioned to harness our shared…

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, this afternoon. The Prime Minister expressed his support for President Trump’s efforts to bring the conflict with Iran to an end, welcoming the progress made and underlining the importance of ensuring any deal delivers a durable and lasting peace. The Prime Minister reiterated that the UK stands ready to support the implementation of any peace agreement and to work with international partners to ensure its success. Both leaders agreed that freedom of navigation must be restored to ease the economic impacts felt gl…

The UK and Japan are expected to agree investment creating tens of thousands of new jobs and more than £18 billion in economic gains, alongside a new partnership at the forefront of next-generation technologies. Together the deals will back British industries across technology, clean energy, infrastructure development, and life sciences, supporting long-term growth across the country. These are sectors at the heart of the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy and building on a relationship with Japan already worth £140 billion. The Prime Minister will welcome his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaich…

The Prime Minister spoke to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte this morning. Both agreed that in the face of shared and evolving threats, Allies must step up together – strengthening collective defence and delivering more, faster. The Prime Minister updated on plans for the Defence Investment Plan, underlining his commitment to publish it ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara. The NATO Secretary General welcomed the UK’s increased investment in defence as an important contribution to the Alliance and to meeting the threats we face. The Prime Minister also reiterated his commitment to reaching …

The King has been pleased to approve the following appointments: The Prime Minister has also appointed the Rt Hon Sir Alan Campbell MP, Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons, to the Cabinet.

The Prime Minister spoke to Taoiseach Micheál Martin this afternoon. The Prime Minister underlined his concern at the shocking attack in Belfast earlier this week, and said that his thoughts were with Stephen Ogilvie and his family. He condemned the unacceptable violence that erupted in Northern Ireland after the attack and was clear that there is no justification for these scenes. He praised the response of the Police Service of Northern Ireland. The leaders agreed that they would continue to strengthen the integrity and security of the Common Travel Area (CTA), through enhanced data sharin…

The UK will be better protected from hostile activity by foreign states with new powers to crack down on individuals, organisations and proxy groups acting on their behalf, under landmark new legislation introduced to Parliament today (9 June). The government is delivering on its promise to fast-track legislation after the recent wave of alarming antisemitic attacks in the UK. TheNational Security (State Threats) Billwill give the Home Secretary new counter terrorism-style powers to stand up to foreign state organisations and state-linked groups that threaten the UK’s national security and t…

Mrs Burke was educated at Chester College, gaining a BA in Theology and Psychology in 1995, and at the University of Surrey, obtaining a Master of Business Administration in 2006.  She trained for ministry at Westcott House, Cambridge, from 2011 to 2013, gaining a Master of Pastoral Theology.  Ordained priest in 2014, she served her title as Assistant Curate in the Holy Family Mission Community, Plymouth, in the diocese of Exeter, until 2017.  Since 2016 she has been an oblate of the Society of the Sacred Cross, Tymawr. Her professional background spans the military, commercial, and charitabl…

The King has approved the following new appointments to His Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council: