UK E-petition debate relating to a register of animal abusers & ownership bans – Monday 29 June 2026

Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to a public register of animal abusers and automatic ownership bans.

Jacob Collier MP has been asked by the Committee to open the debate. The Government will send a Minister to respond.

Read the petition:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759783

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What are petition debates?

Petition debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.

Petition debates don’t end with a vote to implement the request of a petition. This means that MPs will not vote on the issues raised in the petition at the end of the debate.

The Petitions Committee can only schedule debates on petitions to parliament started on petition.parliament.uk

Find out more about how petition debates work: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/content/194347/how-petitions-debates-work/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNOGB13OKDk

South Africa Government: President Ramaphosa Chairs virtual Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government

Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)

President Cyril Ramaphosa Chairs virtual Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government; and the Republic of Madagascar

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AdzNX9nm18

UK Lords urgent question on asylum appeal reforms

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

Members will quiz the government in an urgent question on the impact of replacing immigration judges with adjudicators on the consistency of asylum appeal decisions, as well as the qualifications required for adjudicators and the safeguards and accountability mechanisms intended to ensure public confidence in the proposed Independent Immigration Appeals Authority.

Private notice questions are urgent questions granted by the Lord Speaker. Find out more https://www.parliament.uk/site-inform…

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

Ideas on the Move: Asma Khan

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

"Without the ingredients, we would be nothing."

Author and restaurateur Asma Khan says success on the food scene shouldn’t mean putting chefs on a pedestal, but instead recognizing the people who make every meal possible.

Joining us in Dalian, China for #AMNC26, the founder of Darjeeling Express discussed how she wants her own journey to inspire hope in others – from starting as a Muslim immigrant in her forties to creating one of London’s most celebrated restaurants.

Today, she’s calling for greater recognition of farmers, and emphasises the importance of the healthy soils and food systems which are vital for making nutritious, high-quality food accessible to everyone.

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South Africa: Minister, Prof. Blade Nzimande announces launch of the inaugural edition of National Science Month.

Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, hosts a pre-launch media briefing where he formally announces the launch of the inaugural edition of National Science Month (NSM), which will take place on 4 July 2026 at the Vaal University of Technology.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wj3FT476_Ew

UK Trade Minister questioned on China and the UK economy – Business and Trade Committee

Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

Minister for Trade at Department for Business and Trade Chris Bryant MP is among witnesses questioned by the Business and Trade Committee on China and the UK economy.

Witnesses:

Chris Bryant MP – Minister for Trade at Department for Business and Trade
Kate Joseph – Director General, Economic Security and Trade Relations at Department for Business and Trade
Lewis Neal – HM Trade Commissioner for China at Department for Business and Trade

https://committees.parliament.uk/event/27645/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/

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