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16/04/2024: Coverage of the work of committees set up to investigate public policy and society. Effectiveness of the UN Inquiry airs on BBC Parliament at 12:00 PM, Monday 22 April. Coverage of the work of committees set up to investigate public policy and society

On 24 October, Crisis Group's President and CEO Comfort Ero delivered a speech when receiving The Sir Brian Urquhart Award from United Nations Association, UK (UNA-UK).

The Treasurys much anticipated green savings bonds could be a major disappointment for rate-starved savers, according to experts. Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced in the Budget that everyday Britons would be able to help fund the countrys green recovery from the pandemic through bonds offered by National Savings & Investments. Details remain thin on the ground beyond the fact the bonds will be launched this summer, but figures from the Office for Budget Responsibility forecast NS&I is set to ra...

Any hospitality venues around the country that are allowed to stay open have a curfew of 11pm. Even large crowds have been reduced to smaller numbers at big venues to maintain social distancing. So, do you think Coronavirus restrictions should be eased over New Years? We asked our readers on Facebook. Here’s what you said: Vincent Ellis said: “Yes, yes and another yes. It’s been nearly a year now and bored, bored and another bored of all of the restrictions. A virus will not go awa...