Source: European Commission (video statements)
With the EU–Mercosur agreement, a 700 million–people market is coming to life. Approved by EU member states on 9 January 2026, the deal strengthens trade, investment, and cooperation while promoting shared values, sustainability, and fair competition.
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
The world of finance is navigating profound change.
In an era defined by volatility and fragmentation, collaboration and long-term thinking are becoming decisive advantages. In that environment, perspective matters — and so does a trusted network.
The World Economic Forum’s Women in Finance community connects senior leaders across markets, regions and industries. Collectively, this global network influences trillions of dollars in capital and spans the full breadth of the financial system.
Leaders such as Tzu Mi Liew of GIC Private Limited, Karen Karniol-Tambour of Bridgewater Associates, Christiana Riley of Santander US and Lisha Patel of Wellcome reflect on why long-term thinking underpins resilience and why better decisions are made together.
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Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Business and Trade Committee hears evidence from manufacturing, transport and logistics professionals on UK trade with the EU.
Witnesses:
Alastair Gunn -Trade Policy Lead at Road Haulage Association
Toby Ovens -Managing Director at Broughton Transport
Julian Walker -Chief Commercial Officer and Regional Director at Associated British Ports
Tom Bradshaw – President at National Farmers’ Union
Peter Brennan – Director of Trade and Economic Policy at UK Steel
Matt Hinde – Head of International Policy and Engagement at National Grid
Oriel Petry – Senior Vice President at Airbus UK
https://committees.parliament.uk/event/26169/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Briefing by Ramesh Rajasingham, Director, Humanitarian Sector Division, Head and Representative of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Geneva (OCHA), on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine.
Briefing the Council, Ramesh Rajasingham, head of OCHA’s Humanitarian Sector Division, warned that the attacks are having severe consequences for civilians during winter. He said repeated strikes on power, heating, and water systems in major cities have left hundreds of thousands of people without basic services, adding that in Kryvyi Rih families are melting snow for washing and cooking and heating water over candles after prolonged power cuts.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
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Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Steelworks. Warehouses. Cement plants. What if these places weren’t just emitting carbon but helping reduce it?
They’re called industrial clusters – groups of companies sharing energy, transport and infrastructure – and they’re quietly driving clean energy, cutting emissions and creating jobs.
Can #industry become part of the climate solution? Here, Sarah Moin, who works on Energy and Materials Transition Financing at the World Economic Forum, takes us through the latest research.
Learn more in the new report, ‘A Strong Business Case for Shared Clean Energy Infrastructure’ 👉 https://ow.ly/zZtn50XW07S
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Minister Mr Ronald Lamola on South Africa’s participation at the 2026 Abu Dhabhi Sustainability Week
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
What progress has the government made in meeting their target of building 1.5 million new homes in England within this Parliament? Lord Young of Cookham asks in this highlight from Lords questions. Catch up.
Read a transcript of this question:
https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2026-01-08/debates/40D1DB4C-C8AD-4194-86C8-F22459046B96/NewHomesTarget
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Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee hears evidence on the types of video content that the children of today are watching.
Witnesses:
Professor Amy Orben -MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge
Dr Gemma Taylor – Associate Professor in Psychology, University of Salford
Professor Sam Wass – Director, Institute for the Science of Early Years, University of East London
https://committees.parliament.uk/event/25790/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/
