International affairs
International affairs news from UK Parliament.
Treasury Committee publishes report on ‘Defeating Putin: The development, implementation and impact of economic sanctions on Russia’
The Treasury Committee warns Russia that it is heading towards economic catastrophe, but that its invasion of Ukraine will have a significant economic impact on the cost of living in the UK.
23 March 2022
Support for Ukrainian refugees: Clive Betts calls on Lord Harrington to set out support for refugees
The correspondence follows questions from Clive Betts, LUHC Chair at the recent Home Affairs evidence session.
22 March 2022
Government economists and experts questioned on Australia and New Zealand trade deals
International Trade Committee examines the impact assessments for the Australia and New Zealand trade deals
21 March 2022
Senior FCDO whistleblower submits evidence to the Foreign Affairs Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee explores Government policy on Afghanistan
21 March 2022
Lords International Women's Day debate
Members discuss the UK's role in furthering gender equality. Catch up
18 March 2022
UK-New Zealand trade negotiations inquiry reopened by Lords committee
Following the publication of the text of the signed UK-New Zealand trade agreement, the House of Lords International Agreements Committee has reopened its inquiry into the negotiations.
15 March 2022
Treasury Committee examines impact of Russian energy sanctions and effect on cost of living
Committee examines impact of Russian energy sanctions and effect on cost of living
11 March 2022
Lords questions government on Ukraine
The House of Lords continues to press the government on its response to the invasion of Ukraine through questions, debates and legislation. Learn more
10 March 2022
MPs examine Australia trade deal
International Trade Committee explores digital trade, competition policy and government procurement
08 March 2022
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss Taiwan democracy, new peerages, Northern Ireland and older workers. Catch up
04 March 2022
Foreign Secretary and FCDO Permanent Under-Secretary questioned
Foreign Affairs Committee examines the Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
04 March 2022
Treasury Committee investigates effectiveness of economic sanctions on Russia
The Treasury Committee launches inquiry on the effectiveness of Russian economic sanctions at 1pm on Monday 7 March
03 March 2022
Animal welfare under the microscope as MPs scrutinise Australia trade deal
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee explores the impacts of the UK-Australia free trade agreement
03 March 2022
Australia deal’s impacts on environment and level playing field scrutinised
International Trade Committee examines the environmental, labour, gender and development impacts
01 March 2022
International Trade Committee to scrutinise New Zealand deal
The Committee has put out a call for evidence for the new inquiry.
01 March 2022