News from the UK Permanent Representation to the UN Conference on Disarmament and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London.

Recent news and events

Cluster munitions ban will make world a safer place 20 November 2009

New legislation that would ban the use, production and stockpiling of cluster munitions was published on Friday 20 November.

Queen announces Cluster Munitions Bill 18 November 2009

David Miliband has welcomed news that a Bill to ban cluster munitions will be introduced in the next Parliamentary session.

The war in Afghanistan: how a political surge can work 17 November 2009

David Miliband delivered a speech on Afghanistan at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly on Tuesday 17 November.

Importance of British role in Afghanistan 16 November 2009

Prime Minister Gordon Brown commented on the UK's foreign policy priorities, including Afghanistan, during a speech at the Lord Mayor's banquet on Monday 16 November.

PM: I believe we can succeed in Afghanistan 13 November 2009

Gordon Brown was interviewed on BBC Radio 4 'Today' programme where he gave an in depth interview on the situation in Afghanistan.