Thank you Chair, Excellencies. At the 55th Session of the Commission on Population and Development, I am pleased that we have come together to discuss the critical theme of ‘Population and Sustainable Development, in particular, Sustained and Inclusiv… read more
News story The extension will provide the opportunity for people to continue their celebrations of this historic milestone over the bank holiday. On Monday 25 April, Parliament passed an order to extend licensing hours in pubs, clubs and bar… read more
The Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) Peru has announced six innovative low-carbon projects that will support access to finance from investors following a call for proposals that attracted 40 applications. The CFA is part of the UK Government’s effort… read more
Minister for Africa Vicky Ford has announced a £25 million aid package for Somalia, supporting almost a million people. Somalia facing prospect of widespread famine, with 350,000 children’s lives at risk if no action is taken. Ford did a virtual visit… read more
Good morning, and thank you for inviting me here to speak today. We have gathered today in support of freedom of speech – the cornerstone of Western democracy. But supporting free speech is no longer enough. Free speech is now something that has to be… read more