Articles tagged with: aid

13 Jun Foreign affairs

Peace pays dividends – the UK shouldn't undervalue it

This isn’t just humanitarianism; it’s economic strategy. The UK would be unwise to lose sight of that.

21 May Education

The UK must not walk away from its commitment to education

Deprioritising support for global education risks trashing the UK's reputation and devastating consequences for millions of the world's poorest children.

12 Mar Foreign affairs

Funding defence by decimating development is a strategic mistake and moral failure

The UK must spend more on defence. Previous governments paid lip service to the need to increase defence spending but delivered underfunding and poor military preparedness.

28 Apr 2023 Foreign affairs

A splintering world needs a stronger Britain

The battle fury rampaging through blood-soaked Sudan is a tragedy for a beautiful country which had just begun to dare to dream of peace. But the conflict lights up a wider truth: the world is now facing a surge tide of violence which may spark a vicious circle of poverty and war, threatening the lives and livelihoods of millions.

19 Apr 2023 Foreign affairs

Ceasefire urgently needed in Sudan or millions will suffer from lack of aid and escalating violence

News of fighting between the two military factions in Sudan is heart-breaking. It has been strongly condemned by leaders from across the African continent and the international community, as well as MPs from all sides of the United Kingdom Parliament.

29 Mar 2023 Economy

Development banks need a bold new vision to tackle global crises

Societies around the world are struggling to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, the fallout of the Ukraine war and address climate-related events. People across the United Kingdom are also dealing with the impact these global events have had on inflation.

06 Mar 2023 Foreign affairs

When our APPG delivered aid to Ukraine it was deeply personal for me

My work for the Ukraine All-Party Parliamentary Group means I have had the privilege of meeting various Ukrainian MPs and have been invited to the country on a number of occasions.

15 Feb 2023 Foreign affairs

The devastation in Turkey and Syria is heart breaking – our support is needed more than ever

The scenes from the devastation caused by the 7.8 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes in Turkey and Syria last week are heart breaking.

07 Feb 2023 Foreign affairs

Britain must plan for rebuilding in Turkey and Syria as well as immediate humanitarian aid

The news is devastating. This huge earthquake in southern Turkey and northern Syria has killed thousands and the numbers continue to rise. In 1999, an earthquake of a similar magnitude in Turkey killed 17,000.

11 Jul 2022 Foreign affairs

Andrew Mitchell MP: We must preserve the UN Security Council mandate for cross-border aid into Syria

Just a week ago, I called on the UK government to work with the UN Security Council (UNSC) to allow lifesaving aid into Syria.

07 Mar 2022 Brexit

Truckloads Of Ukrainian Aid Stuck In UK Due To Post-Brexit Paperwork Delays

Charity workers who are trying to send aid to people in war-torn Ukraine say their donations are spending days stuck at the Port of Dover due to complex post-Brexit checks.

27 Jan 2022 Foreign affairs

Global Britain can play a leading role in atrocity prevention

I was in my early twenties when a shocking picture of emaciated Bosnian men being held prisoner behind barbed wire was published in the press.

23 Dec 2021 Education

The right kind of investment for Africa must be a collaborative effort

The private, public and third sector must share their expertise to deliver much needed solutions to Africa’s most pressing problems.

31 Aug 2021 Foreign affairs

Lebanon needs urgent sanctions and aid to cope with crippling shortages

Everything in Lebanon is running out: fuel, electricity, water, bread, internet, medication, cooking gas, medical staff, hope.

26 Aug 2021 Foreign affairs

Children Left Behind In Afghanistan Face Food And Medicine Shortages, Government Warned

Thousands of Afghan children unable to flee the country are at severe risk of missing out on humanitarian support unless the UK and other governments secure safe access to aid, global charities have warned.

18 Aug 2021 Foreign affairs

Government Doubles Aid Spending On Afghanistan, Reversing Controversial Cut

The government has announced it is doubling aid spending on Afghanistan in anticipation of a humanitarian crisis in the country, after setting out plans to slash it just weeks ago.

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16 Jul 2021 Foreign affairs

Save the Children UK’s new Chief Executive vows to focus on impact

The UK can show itself as a ‘force for good’ in the world by being a champion for children affected by conflict

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18 Jun 2021 Foreign affairs

The UK can show itself as a ‘force for good’ in the world by being a champion for children affected by conflict

The UK has both the power and responsibility to make a difference.

03 Mar 2021 Foreign affairs

Cutting aid to Yemen is the first deadly consequence of abandoning our 0.7% promise

Ahead of Yesterday’s conference on Yemen, the UN warned that 400,000 children in the country risked starving to death without an increase in humanitarian support.