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Ukrainian Refugees At Risk Of Homelessness Rise Almost 40 Per Cent In Single Month
Ukrainian Refugees At Risk Of Homelessness Rise Almost 40 Per Cent In Single Month
Foreign affairs
Over 800 Ukrainian refugee households have been left at risk of homelessness in the last month, despite repeated warnings to ministers to address housing issues faced by those wishing to settle in the UK.
Private Schools Spat At PMQs, Food Prices Rising, NHS Pay Rises Not On The Cards
Health
Private Schools Spat At PMQs, Food Prices Rising, NHS Pay Rises Not On The Cards
Rishi Sunak Urged To Match 'Robust' China Rhetoric With Policy “Depth”
Foreign affairs
Rishi Sunak Urged To Match "Robust" China Rhetoric With Policy “Depth”
Rishi Sunak Promises Business Innovation, Minister Dismisses 'Swiss-style' Brexit, MP Scorns Beckham In Qatar
Economy
Rishi Sunak Promises Business Innovation, Minister Dismisses "Swiss-style" Brexit, MP Scorns Beckham In Qatar
Chancellor Defends Financial Squeeze, More Strikes Underway, COP27 Ends
Economy
Chancellor Defends Financial Squeeze, More Strikes Underway, COP27 Ends
Rishi Sunak Says UK And Global Inflation Rates Are “Utterly Political”
Foreign affairs
Rishi Sunak Says UK And Global Inflation Rates Are “Utterly Political”
Rishi Sunak Says UK Stands In “Solidarity” With Poland Following Missile Strike
Foreign affairs
Rishi Sunak Says UK Stands In “Solidarity” With Poland Following Missile Strike
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Widespread protests in China could mark the beginning of the end for the CCP
Foreign affairs
By Lord Alton
Widespread protests in China could mark the beginning of the end for the CCP
We must do more to end sexual violence in conflict
Foreign affairs
By Alicia Kearns MP
We must do more to end sexual violence in conflict
Years of horrific atrocities against Rohingya women and girls cannot go unanswered
Foreign affairs
By Razia Sultana
Years of horrific atrocities against Rohingya women and girls cannot go unanswered
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Dods Daily - your guide to what's happening in UK politics today
Dods Daily - your guide to what's happening in UK politics today
Political parties
Rishi Sunak Tells PMQs He's “Shocked” At Mone Allegations, NHS Pay Talks Off Table, Tory Rebellion On Access To Cash
Rishi Sunak Tells PMQs He's “Shocked” At Mone Allegations, NHS Pay Talks Off Table, Tory Rebellion On Access To Cash
Health
Tories Question Whether Rishi Sunak Will Ever Toughen Strike Rules
Tories Question Whether Rishi Sunak Will Ever Toughen Strike Rules
Political parties
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Rishi Sunak Says UK And Global Inflation Rates Are “Utterly Political”
Foreign affairs
Rishi Sunak Says UK And Global Inflation Rates Are “Utterly Political”
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said the economic shocks experienced by countries across the world are “inherently global” in his first press conference at the G20 Summit this morning as the Office For National Statistics announces record high inflation rates.
The UK Could Face A Complicated Disentanglement From The Commonwealth
Foreign affairs
The UK Could Face A Complicated Disentanglement From The Commonwealth
When Queen Elizabeth II was crowned on 2nd June 1953, she officially became head of state of not only the United Kingdom but of dozens of Commonwealth realms across the world, including Nigeria, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. But when King Charles III is crowned on 6th May 2023 — as announced early last week — he will be tasked with holding what’s left of the Commonwealth together.
Plan To Double Ukraine Refugee Support Payments To £700 Has Been Shelved
Communities
Plan To Double Ukraine Refugee Support Payments To £700 Has Been Shelved
Exclusive: Government is not currently going ahead with a proposal to double payments to UK households hosting Ukrainian refugees to £700, despite hopes that it would encourage people to prolong participation in the Homes for Ukraine scheme.



Foreign Affairs news
The West must take Putin’s threat to deploy nuclear weapons seriously as tensions escalate
Defence
By Robert Jenrick MP
The West must take Putin’s threat to deploy nuclear weapons seriously as tensions escalate
Vladimir Putin’s war continues to go from bad to worse. Buoyed by the stunning advances made in the Kharkiv region in early September, Ukraine’s counter-offensive is progressing deeper into Russian-occupied territory.
Liz Truss's commitment to Ukraine on the front line must also extend to refugees on the home front
Communities
By Luke Tryl
Liz Truss's commitment to Ukraine on the front line must also extend to refugees on the home front
Through the action of our Government, the generosity of our public and the strength of our collective resolve, the UK has proven itself to be one of Ukraine’s greatest allies in the fight against the tyranny of Vladimir Putin.
The Foreign Secretary must act fast to tackle the crisis in UK aid transparency
Foreign affairs
By Hilary Benn MP
The Foreign Secretary must act fast to tackle the crisis in UK aid transparency
As foreign secretary last year, the Prime Minister Liz Truss spoke of a Global Britain planting its flag on the world stage and tackling major challenges alongside our friends and allies. Now we know that this was nothing more than empty rhetoric as we face an unprecedented crisis in United Kingdom aid.
Savage cuts to the BBC World Service make a mockery of Global Britain
Culture
By Lord Alton
Savage cuts to the BBC World Service make a mockery of Global Britain
Throughout the autumn of 2022 the BBC will be celebrating its 100 year anniversary.
Leading British changemakers sign an open letter to the PM Partner content
Coronavirus
By Malaria No More UK
Leading British changemakers sign an open letter to the PM
It’s not often that changemakers from the fields of politics, science, sport, business, and entertainment unite to fight for an international cause, but the UK’s critical contribution to the Seventh Replenishment of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is one of them.
In an increasingly volatile world, Britain must put security and resilience front and centre
Defence
By Alicia Kearns MP
In an increasingly volatile world, Britain must put security and resilience front and centre
Over the past two decades, our security challenges have been defined by the need to protect our people from terrorist groups that increasingly behaved like states. But between now and 2050 our entire state apparatus needs to reconfigure and focus on our most critical priority: protecting our people from states that behave like terrorists.
The Procurement Bill is a chance for the UK to put its money where its mouth is on human rights Partner content
Foreign affairs
By Hong Kong Watch
The Procurement Bill is a chance for the UK to put its money where its mouth is on human rights
Over the past few years, the world has watched as the Chinese Communist Party has become increasingly repressive.
Difficult decisions lie ahead over the Ukrainian refugee scheme
Foreign affairs
By Lord Harrington
Difficult decisions lie ahead over the Ukrainian refugee scheme
When I last spoke to The House about the Homes for Ukraine scheme, I marked success in terms of bringing down visa processing times from several weeks to a few days. Six months on from the start of the Russian invasion, we can now mark success as 120,000 Ukrainians living in safety in the United Kingdom – welcoming and supporting a population bigger than the average parliamentary constituency.
Angels for Ukraine will support the country for as long as it takes
Foreign affairs
By Brooks Newmark
Angels for Ukraine will support the country for as long as it takes
Since the war started, I have helped evacuate more than17,990 women and children from the various war zones that keep emerging in Ukraine. I say emerging, as that is how the war has developed.
Lords Diary: Lord Howell
Economy
By Lord Howell
Lords Diary: Lord Howell
The captains and the kings depart, the grief fades a little and all the ugly dilemmas resurface at speed. Inevitably at the top of the list come big spending, high debt, rapid inflation and a sinking pound (at least for the moment).
Boosting overseas aid spending is the best way to champion Global Britain
Foreign affairs
By David Lawrence and Denisa Delic
Boosting overseas aid spending is the best way to champion Global Britain
While the United Kingdom battles a cost of living crisis, the world is facing more conflicts than at any time since the Second World War.
Refugees who fled Putin’s bombs and bullets should not be left homeless
Foreign affairs
By Lisa Nandy MP
Refugees who fled Putin’s bombs and bullets should not be left homeless
The Homes for Ukraine scheme needs fixing – and fast. A litany of failures that blighted the introduction of the scheme are set to be repeated, potentially leaving thousands of Ukrainians homeless.
Partner content
Economy
By Advertising Association
UK ADVERTISING SPEND FORECAST TO RISE TO £35BN THIS YEAR
SPEND PROJECTED TO NEAR £10BN DURING Q4 WORLD CUP CHRISTMAS PERIOD
Lords Diary: Lord Collins of Highbury
Foreign affairs
By Lord Collins
Lords Diary: Lord Collins of Highbury
For me, returning to Parliament after the long summer recess can be daunting and I knew my first day back in London would be a sombre occasion
Partner content
Culture
By Advertising Association
LEAD, UK ADVERTISING INDUSTRY’S SUMMIT, RETURNS FOR 2023
Why A Post-Brexit Trade Deal With The US Was Never Realistic
Brexit
Why A Post-Brexit Trade Deal With The US Was Never Realistic
Liz Truss this week confirmed what was privately widely accepted, but seldom admitted by ministers: that striking a post-Brexit trade deal with the US is not going to happen anytime soon.
Ukraine has a long road ahead as they bravely rebuild from Russia’s brutal war
Defence
By Jonathan Djanogly MP
Ukraine has a long road ahead as they bravely rebuild from Russia’s brutal war
I recently joined the first United Kingdom parliamentary delegation to Ukraine following the outbreak of war in February.
Putin's Nuclear Weapons Warnings Are 'Chilling', UK Foreign Minister Says
Defence
Putin's Nuclear Weapons Warnings Are "Chilling", UK Foreign Minister Says
Vladimir Putin’s threats to the West that he holds “lots of weapons” and is not bluffing about using them in his invasion of Ukraine are “chilling”, Foreign Office minister Gillian Keegan has said.
Mikhail Gorbachev introduced freedoms his country had never seen before – or since
Foreign affairs
By Jack Straw
Mikhail Gorbachev introduced freedoms his country had never seen before – or since
Feted in the West but widely reviled in Russia, Gorbachev's profound changes restored human values to a country previously held together by repression
German Ambassador Wants Liz Truss To Work With EU On Defence Policy
Foreign affairs
German Ambassador Wants Liz Truss To Work With EU On Defence Policy
The new German Ambassador to the UK has called for a “structured cooperation” between the UK and the EU on defence in the wake of the war in Ukraine.
Pakistan floods are receding but more misery lies ahead – in Pakistan and across the world
Environment
By Waseem Ahmad
Pakistan floods are receding but more misery lies ahead – in Pakistan and across the world
As families pick through ruined homes in flood-stricken Pakistan, Islamic Relief CEO Waseem Ahmad highlights fears of more devastation to come
EU Braces For 'Rocky Few Weeks' As Truss Prepares Northern Ireland Protocol Battle
Brexit
EU Braces For 'Rocky Few Weeks' As Truss Prepares Northern Ireland Protocol Battle
The European Union is bracing itself for a "rocky few weeks" in its relationship with the UK if Liz Truss replaces Boris Johnson as Tory party leader and Prime Minister next week as expected.
Tehran must not be allowed to help Russia heap more pain on Ukraine
Foreign affairs
By Steve McCabe MP
Tehran must not be allowed to help Russia heap more pain on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s choice of Tehran as the destination for his first overseas trip since ordering the invasion of Ukraine was an appropriate one. Aside from Iran parroting Russia’s lies blaming the West for the invasion, the two countries have been working together for the past seven years to shore up the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria.
Afghan refugees are still being failed by the UK government
Foreign affairs
By Neil Coyle MP
Afghan refugees are still being failed by the UK government
After failing to evacuate all the Afghan refugees to whom we owed a debt, the UK government now threatens to throw former allies into rough sleeping on our streets
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