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UK Is the UK doing enough to protect the oceans?

Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

Following discussions on the High Seas Treaty at the UN Ocean Conference, Fiona Thomas from Marine Conservation Society @MarineConservationSociety joins the Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee, Toby Perkins MP, on the latest Committee Corridor podcast episode. Fiona reflects that the UK has announced some positive measures recently, such as a proposed ban on bottom trawling in Marine Protected Areas, and funding towards Small Island Developing States and coral reefs, but says "we really need to maintain that momentum and keep our foot on the pedal”.

Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts 🎧

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https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1n7RnqeaNDg

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UK Lord Moore of Etchingham: Lord Speaker’s Corner | House of Lords | Episode 30

Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)

‘The demand for journalism is unprecedented in the whole of human history. But what’s got much harder is to work out what the best media for it is, and where the money lies and where the future lies.’

Former editor of the Daily Telegraph, Lord Moore of Etchingham, is the latest guest on Lord Speaker’s Corner.

Charles Moore, now Lord Moore of Etchingham, also previously edited the Spectator and the Sunday Telegraph and is the authorised biographer of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

‘For the Conservative Party, Thatcher is the ‘big one’, as Churchill was and still is. It’s been very difficult for women leaders – of whom there have now been three in the Conservative Party. Should you be like Mrs Thatcher or not like Mrs Thatcher, as a woman leader?’

In this episode, Lord Moore talks to the Lord Speaker about Britain’s first female Prime Minister, his career and journalism today. He also reflects on changes in the style of government and former Prime Ministers David Cameron and Boris Johnson.

See more from the series https://www.parliament.uk/business/lords/house-of-lords-podcast/

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Em4t1S4sOWw

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Minister Lamola briefs media ahead of DIRCO Budget Vote Speech

Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)

03 July 2025

Minister Lamola to deliver DIRCO Budget Vote Speech, which is to be preceded by a media briefing

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will deliver the Budget Vote Speech of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) on Thursday, 03 July 2025, in Parliament, Cape Town.

Minister Lamola will use the occasion to outline South Africa’s foreign policy priorities for the financial year 2025-2026, focussing on programmes and activities aligned to the attainment of the priorities of the Seventh Administration.

Deputy Ministers Mr Alvin Botes and Ms Thandi Moraka will also deliver remarks during the debate on the Budget Vote Speech, focusing on South Africa’s relations with Europe and the Americas as well as Asia and Middle East regions, respectively.

Ahead of the Budget Vote Speech, Minister Lamola is scheduled to hold a media briefing.

The media briefing will take place as follows:

Date: Thursday, 03 July 2025
Time: 15:00
Venue: Imbizo Media Centre, Parliament, Cape Town

The DIRCO Budget Vote Speech is scheduled for 16h30, Good Hope Chamber.

Media RSVP: Mpho Rakgakole, rakgakolem@dirco.gov.za

ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5Xn4odiU2E

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DM Mhlauli visits the community of Saldanha Bay to support ongoing disaster relief efforts.

Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli visits the community of Saldanha Bay to support ongoing disaster relief efforts. In partnership with Gift of the Givers, the Deputy Minister assists in distributing essentials and warm blankets to affected residents.
The visit underscores government’s commitment to standing with communities during times of crisis and ensuring coordinated support reaches those in need.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgRi36FmyuA