UK launches ambitious trade deal with Gulf nations
Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan is launching free trade negotiations today (Wednesday 22 June) between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), made up of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE...
Tuesday, 21 June 2022 22:30
Labour responds to the publication of the Conservatives’ Bill of Rights
Steve Reed MP, Labour’s Shadow Justice Secretary, responding to the publication of the Conservatives’ Bill of Rights, said...
Tuesday, 21 June 2022 22:30
British Ambassador visits UK funded projects in response to the Beirut port blast
British Ambassador Dr Ian Collard visited projects funded by the UK as part of its response to the devastating Beirut Port blast back in August 2020...
Tuesday, 21 June 2022 16:58
Government helps prevent last minute summer flight cancellations with “amnesty” on airport slots rule
The Government has today (21 June 2022) laid regulations before Parliament that will help airlines prevent last minute flight cancellations during the summer peak...
Tuesday, 21 June 2022 16:01
Extract from FCDO topical questions: Israel - June 21
Cat Smith (Lancaster and Fleetwood) (Lab): Last week marked the 15th anniversary of Israel’s blockade of Gaza...
Tuesday, 21 June 2022 15:53
Oral Answers to Questions: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office - June 21
Claire Coutinho (East Surrey) (Con): What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of British diplomatic support for Ukraine
Tuesday, 21 June 2022 15:51
Aircraft carriers to be supported by new logistics facility
A new Royal Navy logistics centre in Portsmouth - dedicated to crucial maintenance for the QEC aircraft carriers – has been officially opened today...
Tuesday, 21 June 2022 13:41
Extract from Cabinet readout - June 21
On global food security the Prime Minister also said that the bombardment of cities and infrastructure and the blockade of ports is crippling Ukraine’s ability to export its produce...
Tuesday, 21 June 2022 12:53
New UK Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa and Red Sea appointed
Sarah Montgomery OBE has been appointed UK Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa and Red Sea...
Tuesday, 21 June 2022 12:29
Debate to be held in Parliament on sexual violence, bullying and harassment in universities
There will be a debate in Westminster Hall on Wednesday, June 29th on "Non-disclosure agreements and alleged cases of sexual violence, bullying and harassment in universities"...
Tuesday, 21 June 2022 12:09