Push for post-Brexit trade deals may threaten UK pledges on deforestation Government criticised over ‘indefensible’ proposal that could undermine climate efforts while yielding benefit of only £1.38m The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2022
Sky News Tory leadership debate cancelled as candidates pull out Ex-Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss have decided not to participate Chronicle Live · Jul 18, 2022
TV debate cancelled as Mordaunt comes under fire from her boss Penny Mordaunt has been accused of missing ministerial meetings because she was plotting her leadership bid. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022
Sky News cancels third Tory leadership debate after Sunak and Truss pull out Pair indicated they would not take part in programme after bruising exchanges in earlier debates The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2022
Mordaunt accused of missing meetings for leadership bid as colleagues ‘pick up the pieces’ Penny Mordaunt’s ministerial boss, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, said colleagues had to pick up the pieces due to the trade minister’s absence The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022
UK overselling Australia trade deal benefits, British MPs warn A UK parliamentary committee says the free trade deal with Australia saw significant concessions given without Britain securing all possible benefits in return. ABC News · Jul 6, 2022
Don’t pretend Australia Brexit trade deal will have ‘noticeable’ benefits, MPs tell government Cross-party international trade committee says agreement unlikely to be detectable at supermarket tills The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2022
Work begins to bring NHS beds back to Rothbury as part of 'truly flexible' transformation at community hospital Campaigners and politicians are chuffed to see work begin to reopen inpatient beds - and care home provision - in Rothbury. Chronicle Live · Jul 4, 2022
Steel tariffs plan one of Boris Johnson’s ‘worst decisions’, says ex-trade minister Liam Fox PM has put economy ‘at risk’ of tit-for-tat measures, says Brexiteer MP The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2022
UK trade deal with Australia amounts to ‘offshoring’ pesticide use, MPs say Select committee says ministers want to rush through deal allowing food imports that fall below UK environmental standards The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2022
Tory minister confirms 'rule-breaking' plan to protect British steel International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan admitted plans to protect British steel producers depart from the UK’s “international legal obligations” but are in the “national interest” Daily Mirror · Jun 29, 2022
UK steel industry safeguards to be extended until 2024 But some Conservative MPs were unhappy with the move “down the protectionism route” rather than seeking to cut energy costs for the sector. The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022
UK to break global rules to protect steel industry The secretary of state confirmed Britain would ‘depart’ from international law in order to support domestic metal-makers The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022
Tory minister accused of disrespecting MPs after snubbing Australia deal scrutiny THE International Trade Secretary has been accused of “disrespecting” to MPs after she failed to appear before a parliamentary committee. The National (Scotland) · Jun 29, 2022
The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022 Trade Secretary accused of ‘disrespect’ after missing Australia deal scrutiny Trade committee chair Angus Brendan MacNeil said MPs had been ‘consistently hindered’ in attempts to examine the deal.
The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2022 Government accused of dodging scrutiny on Australia trade deal Trade committee chair Angus Brendan MacNeil said MPs had been ‘consistently hindered’ in attempts to examine the deal.
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022 UK risks ‘facilitating human rights abuses’ with Gulf trade deal, MPs warn Cross-party group of MPs sounds alarm after government ditches human rights as negotiating objective
The National (Scotland) · Jun 25, 2022 Tories drop 'human rights' and 'rule of law' from goals of Gulf trade deal BORIS Johnson's government has dropped “human rights” and the “rule of law” from its list of objectives in securing a trade deal with Gulf…
The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2022 UK quietly drops ‘human rights’ and ‘rule of law’ from list of goals in Gulf trade deal Ministers are desperate to sign new trade deals after damaging the UK economy with Brexit
Reuters · Jun 24, 2022 Sanctioned Russian's superyacht docked in Dubai A luxurious superyacht belonging to a sanctioned Russian billionaire parliamentarian featuring six suites, an elevator, its own beach club and a helicopter pad is anchored in Dubai where Russians have sheltered wealth since the invasion of Ukraine.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 22, 2022 Britain Launches Free Trade Talks with Gulf Countries Britain will launch talks over a new free trade deal with six Gulf States in Riyadh on Wednesday. Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan will visit Riyadh to begin discussions with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which is made up of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.…
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022 Brexit: Ministers warned against trade deal with Gulf states over ‘appalling’ human rights record Trade secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan kicking off talks in Saudi Arabia
Reuters · Jun 22, 2022 Britain launches free trade talks with Gulf countries Britain will launch talks over a new free trade deal with six Gulf states including Saudi Arabia on Wednesday and charities warned it not to ignore human rights in its latest bid to grow non-EU ties after Brexit.
Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2022 Boris Johnson planning to axe three top ministers in cabinet reshuffle, sources say Several big names could be ditched including Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan and possibly even Chancellor Rishi Sunak
Wales Online · Jun 16, 2022 Summit will thrash out UK's role in rebuilding Ukraine Minister and businesses to meet Ukrainian officials in London to plan for future once war with Russia is over