UK in USA news feed

Office closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:31:39 GMT

Office Closed 26-27 November

PM lays out plan for economic growth

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:39:43 GMT

The announcement came during a speech the PM gave today to the Confederation of British Industry, a group of Britain's elite manufacturing companies.

Human Rights resolution on Iran

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:46:45 GMT

The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

'A powerful voice in Europe'

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:47:37 GMT

The PM and Foreign Secretary have welcomed the decision to appoint Baroness Ashton as the EU's high representative on foreign affairs and security.

Her Royal highness Princess Alexandra visits New York in support of the arts

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:10:41 GMT

HRH Princess Alexandra attended the American Associates of the Royal Academy Trust annual gala and a tea hosted by Consul-General Sir Alan Collins

Inauguration 'offers hope for the Afghan people'

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:33:34 GMT

David Miliband travelled to Afghanistan to attend the inauguration of President Karzai.

EU statements on Israeli settlements and Gaza

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:04:50 GMT

The Presidency of the European Union have expressed grave concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the expansion of settlements in Gilo.

Queen’s Speech 2009

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:52:02 GMT

The Queen has outlined the Government’s priorities for the coming Parliamentary year in the Queen’s Speech following the official state opening of Parliament.

UK Ambassador Nigel Sheinwald hosts DC book launch for Sir Harold Evans' memoirs

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:12:28 GMT

British Ambassador Sir Nigel Sheinwald hosted a reception yesterday evening for the Washington DC launch of Sir Harold Evans' memoirs, "My Paper Chase: True Stories of Vanished Times."

A clear political strategy in Afghanistan

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:19:05 GMT

Building on the PM's foreign policy speech at the Lord Mayor's Banquet, David Miliband delivered a speech at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly on our strategy in Afghanistan.