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Energy Committee Chair Hopes Trump Will 'Follow The Money' On Net Zero
Energy Committee Chair Hopes Trump Will "Follow The Money" On Net Zero
Energy
Bill Esterson, chair of the energy committee, believes president-elect Donald Trump will want to "follow the money" on energy policy and not bring about a "dramatic" shift in the US approach to tackling climate change.
UK Faces 'Huge, Huge Problem' If Trump Doesn't Honour NATO Responsibilities
Defence
UK Faces "Huge, Huge Problem" If Trump Doesn't Honour NATO Responsibilities
Rachel Reeves Says It's 'Too Early' To Know Donald Trump's Impact On UK Economy
Economy
Rachel Reeves Says It's "Too Early" To Know Donald Trump's Impact On UK Economy
Kemi Badenoch Accuses Keir Starmer Of A 'Student Politics' Approach To Donald Trump
Foreign affairs
Kemi Badenoch Accuses Keir Starmer Of A "Student Politics" Approach To Donald Trump
Keir Starmer Congratulates Donald Trump On 'Historic Victory'
Foreign affairs
Keir Starmer Congratulates Donald Trump On "Historic Victory"
Trump Win Could Force UK Into “Temporary Realignment”, Says Foreign Affairs Committee Chair
Foreign affairs
Trump Win Could Force UK Into “Temporary Realignment”, Says Foreign Affairs Committee Chair
Ukraine Should Drop Notes Onto Battlefield Urging North Korean Soldiers To Defect, Says Peer
Defence
Ukraine Should Drop Notes Onto Battlefield Urging North Korean Soldiers To Defect, Says Peer
The House Live
How football riches could ease the suffering of Ukraine
Foreign affairs
By Joe Powell
How football riches could ease the suffering of Ukraine
Morning again: marking 40 years since Reagan's re-election
Foreign affairs
By Mark White, HW Brands, Iwan Morgan and Anthony Eames
Morning again: marking 40 years since Reagan's re-election
New Labour MP Peter Lamb: 'I’m too fat to have sharp elbows'
Communities
By Sienna Rodgers
New Labour MP Peter Lamb: 'I’m too fat to have sharp elbows'
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Who's Who In Kemi Badenoch's Inner Circle?
Who's Who In Kemi Badenoch's Inner Circle?
Political parties
Defence Secretary Says British Military Capabilities Are 'Just Not Good Enough'
Defence Secretary Says British Military Capabilities Are "Just Not Good Enough"
Defence
Ministers Could Give Care Leavers Free Prescriptions And Bus Fares
Ministers Could Give Care Leavers Free Prescriptions And Bus Fares
Health
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New Labour MP Peter Lamb: 'I’m too fat to have sharp elbows'
Communities
By Sienna Rodgers
New Labour MP Peter Lamb: 'I’m too fat to have sharp elbows'
New Labour MP Peter Lamb talks to Sienna Rodgers about his fears over the Chagos deal, siding with the left on Gaza, and why all housing association properties should be nationalised
DNC diary: '50,000 people all on the same side! But where was the fear of losing?'
Foreign affairs
By Chi Onwurah MP
DNC diary: '50,000 people all on the same side! But where was the fear of losing?'
My biggest mistake was landing in Chicago at the same time as President Biden. Half an hour earlier and all would have been fine, the extraordinarily polite and helpful US diplomatic security men at O'Hare airport told me, but the President’s detail would shut the city down. 
Solidarity with Ukrainian miners on the frontline of democracy in Europe
Foreign affairs
By Mick Antoniw
Solidarity with Ukrainian miners on the frontline of democracy in Europe
Two years ago, I was in Kyiv with politicians and trade union leaders.
Foreign Affairs news
Priti Patel Announces 'Streamlining' Of Ukrainian Refugee Visa Process After Major Backlash
Foreign affairs
Priti Patel Announces "Streamlining" Of Ukrainian Refugee Visa Process After Major Backlash
Ukrainian passport holders will now have access to a new online system for securing UK visas from next week, the home secretary has announced.
Government Sanctions Roman Abramovich But Says Chelsea Can Keep Playing Games
Foreign affairs
Government Sanctions Roman Abramovich But Says Chelsea Can Keep Playing Games
The government has announced that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is one of a number of Russian oligarchs now facing sanctions following Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
UK Families of Ukrainians Say 'Chaotic' And “Cruel” Refugee Visa Process Could Cost Lives
Foreign affairs
UK Families of Ukrainians Say "Chaotic" And “Cruel” Refugee Visa Process Could Cost Lives
Ukrainian people attempting to reach the UK through family routes are facing delays and bureaucratic hurdles as they apply for visas.
Which European Countries Are Taking The Most Ukrainian Refugees?
Foreign affairs
Which European Countries Are Taking The Most Ukrainian Refugees?
The UK has been heavily criticised for taking a much lower proportion of refugees from Ukraine than its European counterparts — here is how many refugees are being offered a home in countries across Europe.
Minister Warns British Soldiers Not To Fight In Ukraine And Risk Dragging UK Into War With Russia
Foreign affairs
Minister Warns British Soldiers Not To Fight In Ukraine And Risk Dragging UK Into War With Russia
The Armed Forces minister has warned British troops not to go AWOL and fight in Ukraine as they risk the UK of being wrongly seen as "a belligerent" in the war with Russia.
Priti Patel Faces Criticism 'From Top To Bottom' Over 'Mess' Of Ukrainian Refugee Policy
Foreign affairs
Priti Patel Faces Criticism "From Top To Bottom" Over "Mess" Of Ukrainian Refugee Policy
The Home Office is coming under increasing pressure to get a grip of its Ukrainian refugee policy after another day of confusion and pleas to government to expand its help to those fleeing their war-torn country.
West Has 'Serious Concern' Putin Could Use Chemical Weapons In Ukraine Invasion
Foreign affairs
West Has "Serious Concern" Putin Could Use Chemical Weapons In Ukraine Invasion
It is now a "serious concern" that Russia could use chemical weapons in Ukraine, according to Western officials.
Keir Starmer Calls For U-Turn On 'Total Mess' Energy Measures As Fuel Prices Hit Record Highs
Energy
Keir Starmer Calls For U-Turn On "Total Mess" Energy Measures As Fuel Prices Hit Record Highs
Labour leader Keir Starmer has urged the government to go further in its support for households as he warned average bills would rise by £700 even before the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine were taken into account.
Ukrainian Ambassador Says UK Visas Were Already A 'Hassle' Prior To The Russian Conflict
Foreign affairs
Ukrainian Ambassador Says UK Visas Were Already A "Hassle" Prior To The Russian Conflict
The Ukrainian ambassador told MPs that the UK had previously “stuck out of the crowd” by having much stricter visa policies for Ukrainian citizens than the EU and US.
NATO Countries Wary Of “Inadvertently Escalating This War” Amid Heightened Calls To Give Jets To Poland
Foreign affairs
NATO Countries Wary Of “Inadvertently Escalating This War” Amid Heightened Calls To Give Jets To Poland
Transport secretary Grant Shapps said the UK and NATO allies must be sure they are "not inadvertently doing something which escalates this war” with their actions in Ukraine that would spark a global conflict.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Calls On UK To Recognise Russia As A “Terrorist State” In Landmark Address To Parliament
Foreign affairs
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Calls On UK To Recognise Russia As A “Terrorist State” In Landmark Address To Parliament
The Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for the UK to recognise Russia as a “terrorist state” in a landmark address to Parliament.
Defence Committee Chair Wants UK Military Assets Sent To Moldova In A Shift To 'A Cold War Mindset'
Foreign affairs
Defence Committee Chair Wants UK Military Assets Sent To Moldova In A Shift To "A Cold War Mindset"
Moldova should be offered UK military assets to protect itself from possible Russian aggression in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, chair of the Defence Select Committee Tobias Ellwood has said.
Defence Secretary Insists Ukraine Should Have “Whatever It Needs” To Fight Russia
Foreign affairs
Defence Secretary Insists Ukraine Should Have “Whatever It Needs” To Fight Russia
Defence secretary Ben Wallace has said Ukraine should have “whatever it needs to protect itself” as a row unfolds over supplying Kyiv more fighter jets.
British parliamentarians must lead the way in fighting for equality both at home and abroad
Foreign affairs
By Maria Miller MP
British parliamentarians must lead the way in fighting for equality both at home and abroad
In Ukraine, International Women’s Day is usually a public holiday, an opportunity to mark the unique role women play in the culture of the whole nation. This year will be very different. Thousands of Ukrainian women, their children and family members are forced to flee their homeland, fearing for their lives, as the country faces brutal attack from a mindless dictator.
Supporting trafficking victims is not optional
Foreign affairs
By Lord McColl of Dulwich
Supporting trafficking victims is not optional
As Russia’s heinous military bombardment of Ukraine continues to escalate, the number of citizens leaving Ukraine has also gathered pace.
Truckloads Of Ukrainian Aid Stuck In UK Due To Post-Brexit Paperwork Delays
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.
Boris Johnson Asks Countries To Join International Coalition Giving 'Unwavering Assistance' To Ukraine
Foreign affairs
Boris Johnson Asks Countries To Join International Coalition Giving "Unwavering Assistance" To Ukraine
Boris Johnson announced the UK is joining a new International Ukraine Support Group to support the country against Russia’s invasion.
Liz Truss Says UK Did 'All We Could In Advance' To Deter Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine
Foreign affairs
Liz Truss Says UK Did "All We Could In Advance" To Deter Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine
Foreign secretary Liz Truss has said that she warned Russia's foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, against invading Ukraine on three occasions, and that the UK did "all we could in advance” to prevent the crisis.

Lords Diary: Baroness Sugg
Foreign affairs
By Baroness Sugg
Lords Diary: Baroness Sugg
My main focus in the Lords is on international development and foreign affairs. I recently joined the International Affairs and Defence Committee, chaired by the brilliant Baroness Anelay of St Johns.
UK's Ukrainian Refugee Scheme Is Caught Up In Confusion As Ministers Contradict One Another
Foreign affairs
UK's Ukrainian Refugee Scheme Is Caught Up In Confusion As Ministers Contradict One Another
Plans for how the UK intends to help Ukrainian refugees have reached a logjam inside government, with ministers contradicting each other and causing confusion over the policy.
Boris Johnson Urged To Act In 'Days Not Months' On Oligarch Money in London
Defence
Boris Johnson Urged To Act In "Days Not Months" On Oligarch Money in London
Labour has demanded that Boris Johnson enforces new laws to prevent money laundering by Vladimir Putin’s cronies in London within "days not months" as MPs gather to debate the Economic Crime Bill in Parliament today.

Boris Johnson Avoids Committing To A Humanitarian Route For Ukrainian Refugees Coming To The UK
Foreign affairs
Boris Johnson Avoids Committing To A Humanitarian Route For Ukrainian Refugees Coming To The UK
Boris Johnson has refused to commit to opening a third, more open, humanitarian route for Ukrainian refugees to come to the UK just hours after home secretary Priti Patel appeared to suggest the option.
Minister Defends UK Support For Ukrainian Refugees Despite Only 50 Out Of 13,500 Visas Granted So Far
Foreign affairs
Minister Defends UK Support For Ukrainian Refugees Despite Only 50 Out Of 13,500 Visas Granted So Far
A foreign office minister has defended the UK’s support for Ukrainians refugees despite only 50 visas so far being granted to those fleeing the Russian invasion.
The Sunday Lunch: Government Resists Ukrainian Calls For No Fly Zone
Defence
The Sunday Lunch: Government Resists Ukrainian Calls For No Fly Zone
The government is sticking with its refusal to push for a no fly zone over Ukraine despite the war-torn country's president warning Russian bombs will kill many innocent people without Nato action.
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Ethnic Minorities into Leadership
2024
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Awards
2024
The De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Awards
A civil servant’s guide to getting AI projects off the ground
2024
Online
A civil servant’s guide to getting AI projects off the ground
PT Cyber Security Conference
2024
The Minster Building, Central London
PT Cyber Security Conference