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Some of the world’s poorest countries to lose UK aid due to 56% budget cut

UK’s bilateral aid to Africa, which funds programmes such as schools and clinics, to be cut by almost £900m by 2028-29 Some of the world’s poorest countries will lose out on UK aid which funds programmes such as schools and clinics due to budget cuts set out by the foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper. The UK’s bilateral aid to Africa will be cut by almost £900m by 2028-29 – a 56% cut – part of more than £6bn in cuts which must be delivered to fund an increase in defence spending. Continue reading.

British schoolgirl stranded in Denmark after return flight blocked over UK border rules

Exclusive: Hanne, 16, from Sussex, was denied board on flight to London after weekend in Copenhagen A 16-year-old British schoolgirl has been left stranded in Denmark after she was refused board on a flight to London because of new UK border rules introduced on British dual nationals. Hanne*, from Sussex, was denied board on a flight home on 8 March after a weekend seeing her British father, who is an academic on a short work stint at a university in Copenhagen. Has your child been refused board

Cyprus leader calls for frank discussion on 'colonial' UK bases

The UK's two military bases on Cyprus are a "colonial consequence" on the island, says President Nikos Christodoulides.

Nick Timothy vows to 'not be silenced' as Kemi Badenoch defends him in Islam row

The Tory leader defended the "fantastic" Nick Timothy as she said religious celebrations must be "inclusive" and "respectful of British culture".

Keir Starmer faces humiliation as Cyprus suggests it could demand removal of RAF bases

Cypriot President Christodoulides demanded 'open and frank' talks on the future of UK military bases after Britain was apparently unable to defend them

Martin Parsons: How Pakistan’s blasphemy laws led to the UK’s official definition of ‘Anti-Muslim hostility’

The shock loss of five supposedly safe Labour seats to Gaza independents in the 2024 general election sent shockwaves through the party and heightened demands for the government to formally adopt an official definition of Islamophobia. The post Martin Parsons: How Pakistan’s blasphemy laws led to the UK’s official definition of ‘Anti-Muslim hostility’ appeared first on Conservative Home.

Consultants Sell £150 Zoom Course on ‘Engaging’ Reform “Without Losing Integrity”

Businesses struggling with the ethics of engaging with the party currently leading in the polls are in luck. The ‘Leading on the Line’ strategy course is now available, for the small sum of £150 per person, to coach anyone afraid of losing their integrity by ‘engaging’ with Reform UK. Apparently Reform’s plan isn’t just about…

Lords vote to back clause pardoning women convicted over illegal abortions

Peers’ decision welcomed as ‘landmark moment’ after attempt to strike out amendment is defeated Women who have been convicted, and in some cases jailed, over illegal abortions are set to be pardoned, after an historic vote in the House of Lords. Last June, the House of Commons voted to end the criminalisation of women who terminate their pregnancies outside of the legal framework, while keeping the existing framework in place. Doctors and others who act outside of the law could still face the th

Tories only party with a plan, says Badenoch as she launches election campaign

Speaking ahead of the 7 May poll, the Tory leader says her party is the only one "that can actually fix things".

Kemi Badenoch’s local election tirade shows why she has Keir Starmer on the ropes

Kemi Badenoch launched the Conservative local election campaign, and Aaron Newbury argues it has Keir Starmer on the ropes.

Spending more on defence and less on aid does not mean walking away from our values and responsibilities – here’s why | Yvette Cooper

As conflict escalates around the globe responding to security threats is a cost we must bear, but a Labour government will always find the means to stand up against disease and hunger Yvetter Cooper is secretary of state for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs In my lifetime, there has never been a period when the scale of global instability and insecurity – and the impact here in the UK – has been so great. Regional conflict is gripping the Middle East; the Iranian regime is trying

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