UK gives £6 million boost to global slavery battle
Home Secretary Amber Rudd has announced an investment of £6 million in projects to combat modern slavery...
Wednesday, 15 March 2017 16:29
UK tightens defences against money laundering
Criminals will find it more difficult to launder money through the UK thanks to a new government crackdown...
Wednesday, 15 March 2017 16:27
Yemen urgently needs a ceasefire, a political settlement and food aid - Emily Thornberry
Emily Thornberry MP, Labour’s Shadow Foreign Secretary, responding to the publication of a UN report showing that Yemen has moved closer to famine, said...
Wednesday, 15 March 2017 15:43
Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Gambia
Ms Sharon Wardle has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Gambia...
Wednesday, 15 March 2017 15:10
Foreign Secretary visits Somalia
Ahead of the 2017 London Somalia Conference in May the Foreign Secretary met with President Farmaajo to discuss the UK-Somalia partnership...
Wednesday, 15 March 2017 14:48
Chatham House to host event: Growth in Africa: The End of Africa Rising?
At this event, director of the IMF’s Africa Department, Abebe Selassie will discuss Africa’s current economic trajectory, highlighting the necessary fiscal and policy responses to ensure inclusive and sustainable recovery...
Wednesday, 15 March 2017 14:39
Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness to be launched next week
Age UK, Alzheimer’s Society, British Red Cross, Campaign to End Loneliness, Eden Project Communities, Gransnet, Independent Age, Royal Voluntary Service and The Silver Line are working collaboratively...
Wednesday, 15 March 2017 14:34
Commons Library Analysis: The Prisons and Courts Bill
The Prisons and Courts Bill 2016-17 has its second reading on 20 March 2017. This Briefing Paper provides relevant information and analysis, including commentary from other organisations...
Wednesday, 15 March 2017 14:15
UK government unveils over £7 billion of Midlands Engine opportunities for international investors
New portfolio of investment projects launched at UK government’s first MIPIM pavilion, showing government commitment to the Midlands Engine...
Wednesday, 15 March 2017 13:59
Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill: Amendments to be moved in committee - March 15
Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill: Amendments to be moved in committee - March 15...
Wednesday, 15 March 2017 12:40