UK statement delivered by Mungo Woodifield, UK Spokesperson to the UN, at the UN Fourth Committee. Chair, let me start by reiterating that the UK has a modern relationship with…
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New Plans to Promote Media Freedom and Protect Journalists
by Freddy Evansby Freddy EvansIn Journalism Matters Week, new plans are being set out to boost protections for reporters against rising threats and abuse. Journalists from across the UK will gather at 10 Downing…
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UK Statement for 74th Session of the UNHCR Executive Committee
by Freddy Evansby Freddy EvansThis statement was delivered by the UK Human Rights Ambassador Rita French at the 74th UNHCR Executive Committee. Thank you Chair, High Commissioner, and distinguished delegates. The UK expresses its…
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UK Public Services in ‘Doom Loop’ Due to Short-Term Policies, Thinktank Warns
by Freddy Evansby Freddy EvansBritain’s public services are stuck in a “doom loop” of recurring crises as a result of ministers’ short-term policymaking, a thinktank has warned. Public services are performing worse than before…
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Horse Racing: Self Assured Out of New Zealand Trotting Cup
by Freddy Evansby Freddy EvansThe passing of the New Zealand Trotting Cup baton may be complete after 2020 winner Self Assured was ruled out of the race on Wednesday night. Co-trainer Mark Purdon confirmed…
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Afghans Who Fled Taliban to UK ‘Set to Be Made Homeless at Christmas’
by Freddy Evansby Freddy EvansHome Office has imposed a 15 December deadline to eject people who worked for UK in Afghanistan from hotels, say councils More than 1,000 Afghans in the UK face being…
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Airlines Suspend All Flights Between UK and Israel
by Freddy Evansby Freddy EvansBritish Airways, easyJet and Virgin Atlantic have suspended all flights between the UK and Tel Aviv in Israel, as countries around the world scramble to evacuate citizens amid the mounting crisis. BA…
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Rishi Sunak to Sign UK-India Trade Deal Without Binding Worker or Environment Pledges
by Freddy Evansby Freddy EvansPrime Minister Rishi Sunak’s trade deal with India will not include legally enforceable commitments on labor rights or environmental standards, five people briefed on the text have told POLITICO. British…
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Connected Britain 2023: Digital Infrastructure Minister Speech
by Freddy Evansby Freddy EvansMinister for Digital Infrastructure, John Whittingdale, gave a speech at Connected Britain in London on 20 September 2023. Good afternoon and thank you to Connected Britain for inviting me to…
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EU Laments Russian Attack That Killed 2 Aid Workers
by Freddy Evansby Freddy Evans‘Humanitarian workers are not a target,’ says bloc’s foreign policy chief EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Sunday slammed the Russian attack that killed two humanitarian aid workers in…