The Latest Breaking News from Kemi Badenoch

‘I am not an arsonist’: Badenoch defends EU law ‘bonfire’ climbdown

The Business and Trade Secretary was grilled by MPs during an appearance at the European Scrutiny Committee.

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023

Campaign group loses legal fight with Government over arms sales to Saudi Arabia

Campaign Against Arms Trade was challenging the lawfulness of a decision to continue licensing arms exports for ‘possible use’ in a war in Yemen.

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023

EHRC discord deepens after inquiry into complaints against chair paused

Staff and observers fear UK equality watchdog ‘politicised as never before’ as ministers and press allies rally behind under-fire chair

The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2023

Scottish minister calls for more engagement on trade deals as post-Brexit pacts come to force

Mairi Gougeon raises concern saying deal would not benefit Scottish producers

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

Beano comics sent to Australia

Beano comics are among a shipment of British goods to be sent to Australia and New Zealand to mark the start of two new post-Brexit trade deals, noted Sky News. After the agreements between the UK and Australia, and the UK and New Zealand, came into force at midnight, the…

The Week · May 31, 2023

Scottish minister calls for more engagement on trade deals

Rural Affairs Secretary states that UK Government-negotiated deals won't benefit Scottish producers

Insider UK · May 30, 2023

‘Knives out’ for Suella Braverman as Rishi Sunak is warned he may have to sack her

Home secretary ‘not out of the woods’ and vulnerable to reshuffle, say Tory MPs

The Independent UK · May 27, 2023

What has White House contender Ron DeSantis said about the UK Government?

FLORIDA Governor Ron DeSantis has announced he will be running to be the next president of the United States.

The National (Scotland) · May 25, 2023

London’s financial dominance is under siege

City Voices: There’s a growing narrative that London is closing the door on business and our institutions are doing nothing to counter it. This vacuum is being filled by influential executive public anger.

Evening Standard · May 23, 2023

UK business minister to visit Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE

Britain's business and trade minister Kemi Badenoch will visit Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates this week as part of her efforts to reach a trade deal with the six countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Reuters · May 21, 2023