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Grant Shapps Announces South America Travel Ban Following Concerns Over New Brazilian Covid Variant
Grant Shapps Announces South America Travel Ban Following Concerns Over New Brazilian Covid Variant
Coronavirus
Grant Shapps has announced a travel ban will apply to people arriving from more than a dozen South American countries following the discovery of a new coronavirus variant in Brazil.
Minister Defends UK Ties With US After Donald Trump Is Impeached For A Second Time
Foreign affairs
Minister Defends UK Ties With US After Donald Trump Is Impeached For A Second Time
Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle Sends “Solidarity” To US Counterpart Nancy Pelosi After Rioters Trash Her Office
Foreign affairs
Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle Sends “Solidarity” To US Counterpart Nancy Pelosi After Rioters Trash Her Office
Donald Trump Promises “Orderly Transition” Of Power After Congress Finally Ratifies Joe Biden’s Victory
Foreign affairs
Donald Trump Promises “Orderly Transition” Of Power After Congress Finally Ratifies Joe Biden’s Victory
Priti Patel Says Donald Trump’s Words “Directly Led To Violence” And Condemns Rioters For Storming The US Capitol
Foreign affairs
Priti Patel Says Donald Trump’s Words “Directly Led To Violence” And Condemns Rioters For Storming The US Capitol
Boris Johnson Has Condemned “Disgraceful Scenes” As Violent Pro-Trump Protests Storm The US Capitol Building
Foreign affairs
Boris Johnson Has Condemned “Disgraceful Scenes” As Violent Pro-Trump Protests Storm The US Capitol Building
The UK and EU Have Admitted The 'Conditions Are Not There' For A Brexit Trade Deal
Brexit
The UK and EU Have Admitted The 'Conditions Are Not There' For A Brexit Trade Deal
The House Live
Sexual exploitation in the aid sector remains 'rife' and needs urgent action
Foreign affairs
By Sarah Champion MP
Sexual exploitation in the aid sector remains 'rife' and needs urgent action
'Statesman of Europe': restoring the reputation of Britain's longest serving foreign secretary
Foreign affairs
By Lord Lexden
"Statesman of Europe": restoring the reputation of Britain's longest serving foreign secretary
The latest arrests in Hong-Kong show human rights must be at the heart of British foreign policy
Foreign affairs
By Baroness Kennedy
The latest arrests in Hong-Kong show human rights must be at the heart of British foreign policy
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Up To 40% Of Fish Sold At A Danish Auction This Year Is from Scottish Boats Avoiding Brexit Chaos In The UK
Up To 40% Of Fish Sold At A Danish Auction This Year Is from Scottish Boats Avoiding Brexit Chaos In The UK
Brexit
Boris Johnson Is Closing All Travel Corridors With The UK From Monday
Boris Johnson Is Closing All Travel Corridors With The UK From Monday
Coronavirus
Let’s stop using the fishing industry as a political football and work together to untangle Brexit red tape
Let’s stop using the fishing industry as a political football and work together to untangle Brexit red tape
By Alistair Carmichael MP
Brexit
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WATCH: Does the UK need a new China strategy?
Foreign affairs
By Kate Proctor
WATCH: Does the UK need a new China strategy?
A hostile superpower or a key post-Brexit trading partner? The House hosted a panel at Conservative party conference to explore the challenges of forging a new relationship with China
The incarceration of the Uighurs is a nightmare we have a moral duty to end
Foreign affairs
By Nus Ghani MP and Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner
The incarceration of the Uighurs is a nightmare we have a moral duty to end
We cannot pick and choose which human rights abuses we acknowledge. The UK must send a clear message to all those who would threaten human dignity - no matter how big and mighty they may be
Russia report explained: everything you need to know about the landmark Intelligence and Security Committee inquiry into Kremlin influence
Defence
By Georgina Bailey
Russia report explained: everything you need to know about the landmark Intelligence and Security Committee inquiry into Kremlin influence
The heavily-trailed Intelligence and Security Committee report into Russia’s role in the UK may have grabbed headlines for its findings on Brexit and the Scottish referendum. But the inquiry also sheds light on a muddled response to the threat posed by Russia which has persisted for decades. Georgina Bailey reports.
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Foreign affairs
By Save the Children
Fire blazes through Rohingya refugee camp, destroying hundreds of homes
Children and their families have lost what little they had, warns Save the Children
Partner content
Foreign affairs
By Save the Children
U.S. Terrorism Designation in Yemen Threatens Children’s Lives, warns Save the Children
Save the Children is warning that the humanitarian crisis in Yemen will likely deepen in the coming weeks, placing thousands of children at further risk of starvation and disease, after the U.S. Government announced its decision to roll out a new terrorism designation on Ansar Allah, who are also the de facto authorities in northern Yemen.
We need a new approach to Iran
Foreign affairs
By Wayne David MP
We need a new approach to Iran
We must secure a new agreement with Iran which focus on human rights, as well as restricting and monitoring the country’s nuclear capability.
'The Good Country Equation': sage advice on how to win international friends and influence people
Foreign affairs
By Lord Howell
'The Good Country Equation': sage advice on how to win international friends and influence people
A pioneer thinker on how the reputation of a country rises and falls, Simon Anholt’s book offers nuggets of wisdom for savvy nations
The freezing of Ted Hui’s assets proves HSBC is now an accessory to the Hong Kong national security law
Foreign affairs
By Siobhain McDonagh MP
The freezing of Ted Hui’s assets proves HSBC is now an accessory to the Hong Kong national security law
Hong Kong authorities are using HSBC to impose financial sanctions on pro-democracy figures and silence opposition. This is categorically unacceptable, HSBC should be standing with Hongkongers.
Government is chipping away at our development progress when we should be championing global Britain
Foreign affairs
By Sarah Champion MP
Government is chipping away at our development progress when we should be championing global Britain
We could be facing up to £30bn less on development over the next five years. The UK is unlikely to feel any economic ‘boost’ as a result of these cuts, but the impact on the world’s poorest will be devastating.
The government’s cuts to UK aid will lead to the preventable loss of life around the globe
Foreign affairs
By Stephen Crabb MP and Pauline Latham MP
The government’s cuts to UK aid will lead to the preventable loss of life around the globe
Covid-19 has taught us that we cannot abandon the fight for health. To renege on our manifesto aid commitments at this time is unthinkable
It would be an abject failure of statecraft to leave the EU with no deal
Brexit
By Tobias Ellwood MP
It would be an abject failure of statecraft to leave the EU with no deal
Britain's soft power has already been bruised by this government’s willingness to flout international law. We cannot afford to alienate relationships further by entertaining a no deal Brexit. If more time is required, then so be it
Unamended, the Trade Bill will give MPs no say on future trade deals
Brexit
By David Lawrence
Unamended, the Trade Bill will give MPs no say on future trade deals
Amendment 6, tabled by Lord Purvis, will set in law a guaranteed debate and vote on any trade negotiations and agreements. Parliament must seize this opportunity to take back control.
Grandma Wong personifies the bravery of Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners - she would be a worthy recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize
Foreign affairs
By Baroness Bennett and Lord Alton
Grandma Wong personifies the bravery of Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners - she would be a worthy recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize
Grandma Wong represents the very best of the Hong Kong protesters in bravely and stubbornly refusing to give in to tyranny. In nominating her for the Nobel Peace Prize, we send a clear signal to China.
Partner content
Foreign affairs
By Save the Children
YEMEN: At least four children killed in artillery shelling in the city of Hodeida
At least 11 civilians including 4 children were killed yesterday, 29 November, after artillery shells hit houses in the south of Hodeida city in Yemen.
By cutting foreign aid, Britain risks losing its position as a force for global good
Foreign affairs
By Peter Bottomley MP
By cutting foreign aid, Britain risks losing its position as a force for global good
We must maintain Britain's 0.7% foreign aid budget, which can do good around the world in ways that also serve our long-term interests.
Negotiating trade deals doesn’t have to take this long
Brexit
By Professor Robert Volterra
Negotiating trade deals doesn’t have to take this long
Negotiating free trade deals is as easy as the parties involved want it to be. The lack of a UK-EU deal is down to the lack of political will
A Foreign Office Minister Has Resigned From Government Over Plans To Cut International Aid
Economy
A Foreign Office Minister Has Resigned From Government Over Plans To Cut International Aid
The government is facing a brewing backbench rebellion and ministerial resignations over its controversial plans to scrap the UK’s pledge to give 0.7% of GDP in international aid.
Partner content
Foreign affairs
By Save the Children
Spending Review is a hammer blow to British impact in international development - Save the Children
The government has chosen to balance the books on the backs of the world’s poorest people, and I hope it is a choice that MPs will resoundingly reject.
Now more than ever Britain must demonstrate world leadership - cutting our foreign aid budget won’t do that
Foreign affairs
By Mark Garnier and Baroness Jenkin
Now more than ever Britain must demonstrate world leadership - cutting our foreign aid budget won’t do that
Helping developing nations with their Covid vaccination programme is as important as vaccinating Britain, but we won't achieve it by cutting our foreign aid budget for short term domestic gain.
Backbench Tories Are Threatening A Rebellion Over Threats To The Overseas Aid Budget
Economy
Backbench Tories Are Threatening A Rebellion Over Threats To The Overseas Aid Budget
Former international development secretary Andrew Mitchell is understood to be rallying backbenchers to vote down any reduction to the 0.7% overseas aid budget.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Save the Children
Cutting the UK aid budget now would be immoral and dangerous
Kailash Satyarthi, 2014 Nobel Peace Laureate and Founder, Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation, writes to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, urging him not to reduce the UK aid budget in the upcoming spending review.
For the sake of British Business we must maintain our aid budget - here's why Partner content
Economy
By Coalition for Global Prosperity
For the sake of British Business we must maintain our aid budget - here's why
With COP, the G7 and a new White House administration there are plenty of opportunities for Britain to continue its world leading role in protecting freedom and prosperity.
It would be an insult to brave Hongkongers for Britain to ignore their plight
Foreign affairs
By Tom Randall MP
It would be an insult to brave Hongkongers for Britain to ignore their plight
The freedom to disagree with and question authority is a cornerstone of democracy. In removing it, Beijing has eradicated any last trace of Hong Kong’s independence.
Boycotting the G20 can help improve Human Rights in Saudi Arabia
Foreign affairs
By Alistair Carmichael MP
Boycotting the G20 can help improve Human Rights in Saudi Arabia
With Saudi Arabia reeling from the effects of Covid-19 and with an incoming Biden administration promising to focus on climate change, now is the time to put pressure on the regime to improve its human rights record
Cutting the aid budget risks Global Britain’s role as a force for good
Foreign affairs
By Romilly Greenhill
Cutting the aid budget risks Global Britain’s role as a force for good
Cutting the aid budget from 0.7% to 0.5% - to help cover the financial impact of Covid-19 - will harm millions of people at home and abroad, as well as damage the UK’s international standing.
From Punjab to London, Sikhs around the world will soon be able to grasp their right to self-determination Partner content
Foreign affairs
By Sikhs for Justice
From Punjab to London, Sikhs around the world will soon be able to grasp their right to self-determination
Now is the time to right historic wrongs and let Punjab determine how it wants to be governed.
What next for the Special Relationship
Foreign affairs
By Kate Proctor
What next for the Special Relationship
A free trade deal under a Joe Biden presidency may be more straightforward than people think, but the UK must confront the fact his focus will be on Germany and France, and personal relations with Boris Johnson are far from cosy at present. Kate Proctor explores what the future may hold for Britain and the USA under the 46th President
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Bridging the Gap: Helping Patients Access New Medicines
2021
Free Webinar
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Overcoming Unconscious Bias: Fostering Conscious Inclusion at Work
2021
Online
Overcoming Unconscious Bias: Fostering Conscious Inclusion at Work
Unlocking the Senior Civil Service
2021
Online
Unlocking the Senior Civil Service
Green Recovery: The Built Environment
2021
Online Conference
Green Recovery: The Built Environment