Africa report focuses on aid and trade
News Article 11 March 2005
Tony Blair has said the report from his Africa Commission offers "the best hope" to lift the continent out of poverty.
Lure of the east
Publication Article 3 December 2004
Time for excuses in Africa is over says Blair
News Article 7 October 2004
The prime minister has warned it is "time to turn international attention into international action" in Africa.
TUC takes Olympics to task over sweatshop labour
News Article 10 August 2004
British trade unions have taken their campaign against sweatshop labour to the Olympic city of Athens.
Trade deal struck in Geneva
Press Review 2 August 2004
Patricia Hewitt has welcomed a new deal aimed at boosting trade with the developing world.
UK welcomes 'crucial' trade deal
News Article 1 August 2004
Patricia Hewitt has welcomed a new deal aimed at boosting trade with the developing world.
'Gradual progress' at trade talks
News Article 29 July 2004
With key trade talks a day away from a crunch deadline, Patricia Hewitt has renewed the UK's call for major reductions in farm subsidies.
UK fears over delays to third world medicine
News Article 28 July 2004
Delays to key EU aid legislation aimed at tackling killer diseases in the world's poorest countries have prompted criticism from the UK.
Benn urges progress on Doha trade talks
News Article 21 July 2004
Hilary Benn has called on all governments to show flexibility in order to relaunch stalled talks in promoting international trade.
Ministers launch defence of free trade
News Article 6 July 2004
The government has launched a scathing attack on the lack of commitment to free trade in Europe and the wider international community.
Forum of Private Business
Government Affairs Website
UK calls for free trade push
News Article 19 May 2004
Protectionism costs the global economy $500 billion a year, according to research released by the government.
Bercow targets 'shameful' trade injustice
News Article 25 February 2004
John Bercow has pitched the Conservatives as the party of the poor when it comes to international development.
Rio Tinto Plc
Government Affairs Website
Anglo American
Government Affairs Website
