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Why the Bonn Climate Agenda must shape UK trade

Global leaders are meeting in Bonn to discuss progress on climate commitments, yet trade measures aren't listed on the agenda.

As the first post-Brexit UK trade deals come into force, experts point to a worrying lack of scrutiny

There is a clear democratic deficit in the way the UK negotiates and ratifies trade deals.

This CPTPP trade deal will hurt the climate, and for what?

Britain is waving through an agreement with minimal benefit and greater risks, from palm oil to emissions.

Civil society groups call for the UK to halt accession to Pacific trade deal

UK civil society groups criticise the UK for joining the Pacific trade pact with few benefits and many risks, including environmental concerns.

TJM responds to the government’s new net zero plans

As the UK sets out its updated net zero plans, we urge the government to align its trade policy with climate commitments.

Stifled in the cradle: Commons treaty scrutiny delivered a new blow

Government abolished the International Trade Committee raising significant new concerns over the UK's already inadequate trade scrutiny processes.

TJM statement on the new round of UK-India trade negotiations

The start of this new round of negotiations with India is an opportunity for the UK Government to show it is determined to deliver on its commitments.

Trade needs to play a part in addressing women's rights

Trade needs to play a part in addressing women's rights says Ruth Bergan on the occasion of International Women's Day.