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gov.uk/government/new… UK statement on the guilty verdict of the ‘NSL 47’ in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s High Court has delivered its verdict for 16 of the 47 activists and former politicians, known as the 'NSL 47.' 14 were today found guilty under the Beijing-imposed National Security Law. A stark reminder this law is being used to silence opposition and criminalise

Today is the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings that marked the liberation of Europe from Hitler. To honour the bravery and sacrifice of the Allied troops and veterans, an installation capturing 1,475 silhouettes has been placed at the British Normandy Memorial.  #DDay80

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New Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson has stressed the important role international students have in generating a vital social, cultural & economic contribution to the🇬🇧’s higher education sector. The educational links between the UK and HK remain as strong as ever.

Journalism is not a crime. Yet two former Stand News editors have been found guilty of sedition in Hong Kong today, for doing their job. Free media is essential if societies & economies are to prosper. But HK has dropped from 18 to 135 in World Press Freedom Index since 2002.

Following the guilty verdict against the former editors of Stand News, the UK alongside international partners, urge the Hong Kong authorities to respect freedom of the press and freedom of speech. Read the full Media Freedom Coalition statement mediafreedomcoalition.org/joint-statemen…

By April 2025 all visitors who do not need a visa will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). From today, information about ETA eligibility is available on gov.uk/electronictrav…

The UK Government has published its latest Six-monthly Report on #hongkong , covering the period January to June 2024. Find out more about Six-monthly Reports - and why the #uk produces them - in the clip below. Read the #SixmonthlyReport : gov.uk/government/pub…

🚨🌐 The climate emergency is costing lives, reversing development gains and putting states’ security at risk by fuelling displacement, conflict and famine. The UK is proud to lead the international community to address this shared source of global disorder. 👋

We are committed to pragmatic, consistent engagement with China. That includes in Hong Kong where we have a deep, shared history. One-month after David Lammy visited China, I’m here talking with the Hong Kong and Chinese governments.

Hong Kong is an important trade partner, and we are committed to its future as an international city. Cooperation can and should bring great mutual benefit. That’s why the erosion of Hong Kong’s rights and freedoms, including under the National Security Law, does concern the UK.

Regular, frank exchanges with Hong Kong, and continuing to listen to its diverse voices, is our duty to HK & its people. This includes on British National Jimmy Lai, whose case I raised in my meetings here. The UK will continue to seek consular access and call for his release.

Today, the High Court of Hong Kong sentenced 45 activists and former politicians for exercising rights and freedoms guaranteed under HK’s Basic Law. As I said in Hong Kong last week, the UK will always support the people of Hong Kong. gov.uk/government/new…

Human rights are the foundation of freedom, justice and peace. Ambassador Barbara Woodward in New York and Simon Manley at UK Mission Geneva 🇬🇧 talk about the UK's work at the United Nations, and across the world, to defend them. #HumanRightsDay

✈ Hong Kong, British National (Overseas) and Macao passport holders travelling to the UK from 8 January 2025 will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation 💪 ETAs have been introduced to improve UK border security Read more: gov.uk/guidance/apply…

Foreign Secretary David Lammy underscores China's responsibility to uphold its commitments under the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration on Hong Kong. Every 6 months we report to Parliament, to update on China's implementation of this UN-registered agreement.

The UK Government has published its latest Six-monthly Report on #hongkong , covering the period July to December 2024. Find out more about Six-monthly Reports - and why the #uk produces them - in the clip below. Read the #SixmonthlyReport : gov.uk/government/col…

From today, BN(O) passport holders no longer require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK. On 9 April, the UK Government updated its Immigration Rules in Parliament to exempt BN(O) passport holders from ETA requirements.