Category - Hilary Benn

Christian Aid says tougher CO2 emission targets are essential

staff writers — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:15:22 +0000

The UK-based international development agency Christian Aid has welcomed the British government’s Climate Change Bill but says it fears that a vital opportunity has been missed. It says that tougher CO2 emission targets are essential.

No more 'war on terror'?

Michael Marten — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 14:18:04 +0000

Hilary Benn wants to end the nomenclature of a 'war on terror', but he does not seem to have abandoned the 'clash of civilizations' or proposed any real alternative, writes Michael Marten.

Book to back Benn's beliefs over 'War on Terror'

staff writers — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:21:04 +0000

A new book to be published next week looks set to add weight to the move by the UK Government to drop references to the 'War on Terror'.

Britain to drop references to 'War on Terror'

staff writers — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 08:50:11 +0000

In a move that will be welcomed by churches, a Government minister is to urge world leaders to find common ground with potential enemies, and drop references to the 'war on terror'.

Withhold funds from World Bank say campaigners

staff writers — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 11:38:50 +0000

Campaigners across Europe are asking their governments to threaten to withhold funds from the World Bank unless specific changes are made to policy and practice.

UK government asked to keep up pressure on World Bank

staff writers — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000

The British-based international development agency Christian Aid has called on UK international development secretary Hilary Benn to continue to use his influence to lever more reform at the World Bank.