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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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Tories Who Want To Scrap The “Baffling” Universal Credit Cut Warn It Will Cause Hardship
Tories Who Want To Scrap The “Baffling” Universal Credit Cut Warn It Will Cause Hardship
Coronavirus
Vaccine Minister Announces Plans For 24-Hour Vaccination Centres To Launch From The End Of January
Vaccine Minister Announces Plans For 24-Hour Vaccination Centres To Launch From The End Of January
Coronavirus
The pandemic has taken its toll on the mental health of our young people, we can’t just ignore it
The pandemic has taken its toll on the mental health of our young people, we can’t just ignore it
By Munira Wilson MP
Coronavirus
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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.
Foreign Affairs news
China’s ambassador to Britain claims some MPs want ‘a new cold war’ as tensions simmer
Foreign affairs
China’s ambassador to Britain claims some MPs want ‘a new cold war’ as tensions simmer
The Chinese ambassador to the UK has accused some British MPs of "clamouring for a new cold war with China".
Cabinet minister Oliver Dowden says there is no ‘silver bullet’ on quarantine as Heathrow boss demands testing at the border
Coronavirus
Cabinet minister Oliver Dowden says there is no ‘silver bullet’ on quarantine as Heathrow boss demands testing at the border
Cabinet minister Oliver Dowden has said there is no “silver bullet” to ease coronavirus travel quarantine measures as the boss of Heathrow airport demanded testing at the border.
Senior Tory says Chinese hackers ran email impersonation campaign to discredit him after criticism of Beijing
Foreign affairs
Senior Tory says Chinese hackers ran email impersonation campaign to discredit him after criticism of Beijing
A senior Conservative MP has accused Chinese hackers of impersonating him online to try and discredit him after he criticised Beijing.
Britain cannot continue to shy away from the atrocities inflicted on China’s Uighur population
Foreign affairs
By Yasmin Qureshi MP and Alistair Carmichael MP
Britain cannot continue to shy away from the atrocities inflicted on China’s Uighur population
Our government has done too little to acknowledge the atrocities facing the Uighurs
Coronavirus: Foreign Office ‘too slow‘ to repatriate Brits stranded abroad when pandemic hit
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Foreign Office ‘too slow‘ to repatriate Brits stranded abroad when pandemic hit
The Foreign Office was too slow to help Brits stranded abroad when the coronavirus pandemic hit, a report by MPs has found.
Liberal democracy has been under attack from Putin’s Russia for years – it's high time we acted like it
Defence
By Stewart Malcolm McDonald MP
Liberal democracy has been under attack from Putin’s Russia for years – it's high time we acted like it
Successive Tory governments have opened their wallets and closed their eyes while Russia has infiltrated every aspect of our political and economic life.
‪Spain insists it is ‘safe for tourists’ and pushes to exclude holiday islands after surprise UK quarantine move ‬
Coronavirus
‪Spain insists it is ‘safe for tourists’ and pushes to exclude holiday islands after surprise UK quarantine move ‬
‪The Spanish government has insisted the country is “safe for tourists” after Britain asked all those returning from the country to self-isolate for 14 days.‬
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair calls for probe into Russian interference in Brexit referendum
Foreign affairs
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair calls for probe into Russian interference in Brexit referendum
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has urged ministers to probe Russian interference into the Brexit referendum.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace vows to counter space threat from Russia and China
Defence
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace vows to counter space threat from Russia and China
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has vowed to counter threats in space from Russia and China.
Labour demands Ofcom review of Russia Today after watchdog report on Kremlin influence
Culture
Labour demands Ofcom review of Russia Today after watchdog report on Kremlin influence
Labour are calling on broadcast regulator Ofcom to review Russia Today’s license in the wake of a hard-hitting parliamentary report on the Kremlin’s influence in the UK.
Liz Truss ‘won’t put deadline on US trade deal’, claiming ‘interlocutors will use time pressure against us’
Economy
Liz Truss ‘won’t put deadline on US trade deal’, claiming ‘interlocutors will use time pressure against us’
Liz Truss said she will not “set a deadline” on agreeing a trade deal with the US as it could be "used against us”.
Dominic Raab confirms UK’s aid spending to be cut by £2.9bn amid coronavirus downturn
Foreign affairs
Dominic Raab confirms UK’s aid spending to be cut by £2.9bn amid coronavirus downturn
Britain is slashing its international aid budget by £2.9billion as a result of the coronavirus economic downturn, Dominic Raab has confirmed.
Dominic Raab ‘deeply concerned’ by Chinese cyber attack on UK and warns state-backed hackers will be held to account
Foreign affairs
Dominic Raab ‘deeply concerned’ by Chinese cyber attack on UK and warns state-backed hackers will be held to account
Dominic Raab said he is “deeply concerned” by the news two Chinese man have been arrested over cyber attacks on institutions in 11 countries including the UK.
Harry Dunn death: Dominic Raab closes legal 'anomaly' which allowed death suspect Anne Sacoolas to flee UK
Foreign affairs
Harry Dunn death: Dominic Raab closes legal 'anomaly' which allowed death suspect Anne Sacoolas to flee UK
A legal "anomaly" which allowed the suspect in the death of Harry Dunn to flee the UK has been closed, Dominic Raab has confirmed.
Mike Pompeo tells MPs World Health Organisation chief has been ‘bought’ by China
Coronavirus
Mike Pompeo tells MPs World Health Organisation chief has been ‘bought’ by China
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has told MPs that the head of the World Health Organisation was “bought” by China, as he accused the international body of being responsible for “dead Britons”.
Boris Johnson considers new spying law in wake of damning Russia report
Defence
Boris Johnson considers new spying law in wake of damning Russia report
Boris Johnson is considering toughening up Britain’s security laws in the wake of a damning report on its response to the threat posed by Russia.
PoliticsHome Podcast: The Russia Report decoded
Defence
By PoliticsHome staff
PoliticsHome Podcast: The Russia Report decoded
The long-awaited ‘Russia report’ has finally landed — but after all the hype is it a damp squib?
Dominic Raab insists Britain ‘not complacent’ about Russia threat after damning report by intelligence watchdog
Foreign affairs
Dominic Raab insists Britain ‘not complacent’ about Russia threat after damning report by intelligence watchdog
Britain is “not complacent” about the threat posed by Russia, the Foreign Secretary has said, after a damning report on Russian influence in the UK.
Donald Trump’s top diplomat Mike Pompeo says ‘well done’ to UK for ‘sovereign’ decision to axe China’s Huawei
Coronavirus
Donald Trump’s top diplomat Mike Pompeo says ‘well done’ to UK for ‘sovereign’ decision to axe China’s Huawei
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has heaped praise on Britain for stripping Chinese telecoms firm Huawei of a role in its 5G network.
Boris Johnson calls for 'justice to be done' for Harry Dunn during Mike Pompeo meeting
Foreign affairs
Boris Johnson calls for 'justice to be done' for Harry Dunn during Mike Pompeo meeting
Boris Johnson has pressed for "justice to be done" for Harry Dunn during a face-to-face meeting with Mike Pompeo.
Russia report: Government 'actively avoided' looking for evidence Moscow interfered in Brexit referendum, says watchdog
Foreign affairs
Russia report: Government 'actively avoided' looking for evidence Moscow interfered in Brexit referendum, says watchdog
The Government “actively avoided” looking for evidence Russia interfered in the EU referendum “because they did not want to know”, according to a Parliamentary security watchdog.
China warns UK of Hong Kong ‘consequences’ as Donald Trump’s top diplomat holds talks with Boris Johnson
Defence
China warns UK of Hong Kong ‘consequences’ as Donald Trump’s top diplomat holds talks with Boris Johnson
Britain will “bear the consequences” if it carries on down the “wrong road” on Hong Kong, China has warned.
Westminster braced for long-awaited report on Russian election interference
Foreign affairs
Westminster braced for long-awaited report on Russian election interference
A long-awaited report on the threat posed by Russia to UK democracy is due to be published on Tuesday.
Senior Tories urge Dominic Raab to call Chinese oppression of Uighurs ‘genocide’ and sanction officials
Foreign affairs
Senior Tories urge Dominic Raab to call Chinese oppression of Uighurs ‘genocide’ and sanction officials
Senior Conservatives have called on Dominic Raab to get even tougher with China and declare there is a “genocide” of the Uighur people taking place.
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2021
Free Webinar
Bridging the Gap: Helping Patients Access New Medicines
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