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WHO do you think you are? MPs fear ‘unelected’ UN officials could dictate Britain’s lockdown policy in future pandemics under controversial new treaty

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World Health Organization (WHO) chiefs could be given power over Britain’s future pandemic policies, MPs fear.

Under plans for a new global pandemic treaty, the UN agency is considering making dozens of amendments to its legally-binding rulebook. 

Critics worry member nations might be made to comply with advice in future health crises, such as enforcing lockdowns or vaccine passports.

A group of Conservative MPs have now warned the UK risks ‘signing away’ its powers to ‘unelected’ WHO bosses, complaining about

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The women who refuse to be silenced: She’s had death threats, been ‘cancelled’ on TV and shunned by fellow MPs. In a rousing call to arms against those who want to erase women, MP ROSIE DUFFIELD unites a battle-hardened group of campaigners

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For over a century, International Women’s Day (IWD) has been celebrated across the globe to highlight the extraordinary achievements of ordinary women. Held annually on March 8, I used to think it was a positive day. This year, however, I just feel angry.

Although proud of the progress we’ve made, we find ourselves fighting on a new front — and in the unimaginable position of seeing hard-won rights being rolled back.

Incredibly, we’re at a point when even the word

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MPs probe impact of UK’s sanctions on Russia – POLITICO

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—  Treasury Committee launches probe into effectiveness of Russian sanctions.

— Banks criticized for debanking SMEs while keeping fraudsters on the books.

— City minister piles pressure on PRA over bank capital reforms.

Good morning and happy leap day! It’s Thursday and you all know what that means….this is the second last MFS U.K. newsletter of the week! 

Today we have the deets of the Treasury Committee’s very timely inquiry into the effectiveness of U.K. sanctions on Russia — including

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MPs call on Jeremy Hunt to extend free school meals to all primary pupils ahead of budget | UK | News

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In Scotland, the Government has committed to providing free school meals for all primary school kids (Image: Getty)

The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has been urged to use his Spring Budget to extend free school meals for all primary school pupils.  

In Scotland, the Government has committed to providing free school meals for all primary school children, while in Wales the rollout of universal primary free school meals began in September 2022.

But in England, only in London do all primary

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German MPs back potential Schrems III, EU Parliament wants to abolish extra fees for intra-EU calls – EURACTIV.com

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Welcome to EURACTIV’s Tech Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. 

“Think about the invaluable contribution of the IPCC for climate, this is a global panel that provides the latest science to policymakers. I believe we need a similar body for AI, on the risks and on its benefits for humanity.”

– stated Ursula von der Leyen during her State of the European Union speech (13 September).

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Public turn on today’s anti-social media MPs | Politics | News

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A crisis of confidence in MPs has seen a huge rise in the number of official complaints from the public.

Poor behaviour on social media and failing to respond to letters are among constituents’ biggest issues.

Daniel Greenberg, Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, said the reputation of politicians has fallen to “a level that is dangerously low for the safe and secure operation of the rule of law, in a parliamentary democracy which depends on government by consent”.

He is responsible

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Government’s ‘ambitious’ nuclear energy plans are a ‘wish list’, say MPs | Politics | News

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MPs also called for Government to provide “robust estimates” about the “value for money” of the project, including the value of the construction risk being assumed by taxpayers and billpayers.

Campaigners against a giant nuclear power plant project in Suffolk welcomed the committee’s call for clarity.

A spokesperson for the Stop Sizewell C campaign said: “We’re appalled that the committee has ignored legitimate concerns about whether nuclear can deliver reliable, affordable electricity.”

The group said it supported “the committee calling

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Tory MPs pile pressure on Jeremy Hunt to fire bank chairman in Nigel Farage NatWest row | Politics | News

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Jeremy Hunt is under pressure to force out the banking boss at the heart of the NatWest scandal which saw Coutts, one of its subsidiaries, close the accounts of Nigel Farage over his political views.

Earlier today NatWest chairman Sir Howard Davies, a Remainer who once described Brexit as a “significant mistake”, refused to quit his lucrative post despite his decision to stand by former chief executive Dame Alison Rose after she had admitted leaking confidential financial details about Mr

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Kate Middleton gets a shout-out from Parliament as MPs recognise her ‘important work’ | Royal | News

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Princess Kate’s philanthropic work supporting the development of young children and families has been recognised in Parliament, as she was mentioned in the House of Commons Education Committee’s ‘Support for childcare and early years’ report.

In the report, released last week, the royal was lauded for the work of the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, which she established in June 2021.

It states: “The Princess of Wales has done important work to raise the profile of the Early Years

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MPs warn on energy market — Net zero debate heats up — Poll exclusive – POLITICO

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— MPs and industry figures have called on the government to clarify its plans for electricity market reform.

— The political debate on energy and climate has gotten nastier in recent weeks. With an election looming, is this the shape of things to come?

— We’ve got exclusive polling which provides insights into how the public feels about Biden-style state spending on the green transition.

Happy Friday

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