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07 Apr Defence

UK Ban On Arms Sales To Israel Could Signal "Enough Is Enough", Former Senior Diplomat Says

A former UK ambassador to the Middle East has said that a ban on arms sales to Israel would be “symbolic” rather than effective in cutting off Israel's weapons supply, but could “give cover” for the US to implement their own sales ban.

29 Jun 2022 Coronavirus

Boris Johnson must honour the promises he made at the G7 to deliver Covid vaccines

It will be an absolute disgrace if the UK falls short of its promises to provide surplus Covid-19 vaccines to the world's poorest countries.

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.

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14 Sep 2021 Foreign affairs

AFGHANISTAN: Save the Children resumes life-saving services for children in Kandahar

10 Sep 2021 Coronavirus

We can’t afford to let Covid-19 derail progress tackling other infectious diseases

As we return from recess, it’s clear that infectious diseases didn’t take a summer vacation.

13 Jul 2021 Economy

Rishi Sunak Accused Of Having "Hoodwinked" Tory MPs Over Foreign Aid Vote

Ex-international aid secretary Andrew Mitchell has accused ministers of attempting to "hoodwink" MPs ahead of a crunch Commons vote on foreign aid cuts.

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.

12 Jun 2021 Coronavirus

How The UK's 100 Million Vaccine Doses Will Be Distributed And Where They Are Needed Most

The UK has joined other G7 nations in pledging to donate Covid-19 vaccines to other countries around the world, but is it enough?

This is a critical moment in the fight against global child poverty

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11 Jun 2021 Foreign affairs

This is a critical moment in the fight against global child poverty

These are unprecedented times for the world's children. We need action which recognises this now.

We must learn lessons from Covid-19 - and work together to tackle all epidemics

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10 Jun 2021 Health

We must learn lessons from Covid-19 - and work together to tackle all epidemics

Covid-19 has demonstrated that health crises do not pop up overnight, and they do not respect borders. If we are to truly improve health security, we cannot abandon a collective global approach

03 Jun 2021 Foreign affairs

Government Is Facing A Major Tory Rebellion Over Foreign Aid Cuts

The government is facing a significant backbench rebellion over their decision to slash the UK's foreign aid budget.

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05 May 2021 Foreign affairs

UK Government set to cut malnutrition programmes by 80 percent, leaving tens of thousands of children hungry and at risk of starvation

Save the Children and Action Against Hunger urge the UK to reverse these cuts without delay

26 Apr 2021 Coronavirus

Covid has wreaked havoc on the Global South: the government must cancel debt to allow for countries to recover

Developing countries are facing a “looming financial tsunami” due to the impact of Covid-19. That is why the International Development Committee has recently called on the government to cancel debt so the Global South has the means to recover from this horrific pandemic.

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13 Apr 2021 Foreign affairs

BURKINA FASO: 1.5 million children are facing a nutrition crisis

One-third of all children under five are malnourished, warns Save the Children

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31 Mar 2021 Foreign affairs

UK slashes direct aid to countries fending off climate crisis

Save the Children has issued a statement on UK aid cuts to countries considered among the most vulnerable to climate change.

19 Mar 2021 Coronavirus

Can the Prime Minister get away with legal gymnastics on cuts to the aid budget?

While cutting international development spending may be unpopular with parts of the Tory backbenches and charities, without concerted public pressure the government may be able to avoid legislative action

02 Mar 2021 Foreign affairs

Cutting UK Aid To Yemen By Half Is A “Strategic Mistake With Deadly Consequences”, House Of Commons Told

A former International Development Secretary has condemned the UK's decision to cut the amount of aid the UK pledges to war-torn Yemen by half.

14 Jan 2021 Foreign affairs

Sexual exploitation in the aid sector remains 'rife' and needs urgent action

There must be consequences for failings that lead to cases of abuse, including poor treatment of whistle-blowers.

11 Dec 2020 Foreign affairs

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

25 Nov 2020 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.

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24 Nov 2020 Coronavirus

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

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23 Nov 2020 Economy

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.

20 Nov 2020 Foreign affairs

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.

07 Sep 2020 Health

Africa has finally been declared free from wild polio, but the fight is not over

Covid-19 is disrupting routine vaccination programmes across the world. It is crucial to achieve high rates of immunisation if we’re to safeguard our future health