The European Union has proposed a €90 billion support loan to help cover Ukraine’s budgetary and military needs in 2026–2027.
The loan would be financed through EU borrowing on capital markets and guaranteed by the EU budget. Repayment would only begin once Ukraine receives reparations from Russia for the damage caused by the war.
This initiative aims to ensure Ukraine’s financial stability while supporting its defense and recovery efforts.
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
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Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee hears evidence on the science and regulation of hair and beauty products and treatments.
Witnesses:
Victoria Lee (Lived experience)
Ashton Collins – Director at Save Face
Seyi Faldonun – Co-founder and Lead of Level Up’s No More Lyes Campaign at Level Up
Victoria Brownlee – Chief Policy and Sustainability Officer at The British Beauty Council
Dr Emma Meredith – Director General at The Cosmetic Toiletry and Perfumery Association
Diane Hey – Founder and Chief Executive Officer at The Hair and Beauty Industry Authority
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee holds a session examining the final report of Operation Kenova – the investigation into the alleged activities within the Provisional IRA of the British agent codenamed ‘Stakeknife’.
Witnesses:
Sir Iain Livingstone – Lead Officer at Operation Kenova
Jon Boutcher – Chief Constable at PSNI and former lead officer at Operation Kenova
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The suffering of thousands of displaced people in the Gaza Strip has worsened as a low-pressure system intensified, bringing strong winds that battered the enclave and caused widespread damage to temporary shelter tents.
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus explains how health taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks help countries protect lives today — and build sustainable, self-reliant health systems for tomorrow. By reducing harmful consumption and generating domestic revenue, health taxes cut healthcare costs while funding health, education, and social protection.