In the Lords

This Government takes the welfare of all animals seriously and as set out in the Government's Action Plan for Animal Welfare, we are committ

We issued a statement on 25 April, setting out our concerns and the need for the Sudanese authorities to deliver their responsibilities to p

Support for international criminal justice and accountability is a fundamental element of our foreign policy.

On 30 May, the British Ambassador to Sudan welcomed the lifting of the state of emergency and release of detainees as important steps to hel

The £72 million of assistance encompassed allocations to Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan.

The recent murders of Ahmad Usman in Abuja and of Deborah Samuel in Sokoto State were barbaric and heinous acts.

We are aware of the abduction of the Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria alongside other clerics. They have now been released.

We have not shared any evidence of atrocities or of religious discrimination in Nigeria with the International Criminal Court.

Increasing insecurity across Nigeria is having a  devastating impact on affected communities.

In response to concerns about a perceived increase in pet theft during Covid restrictions, the Government set up the Pet Theft Taskforce to