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7 Jan 2011

Coalition in confusion after minister questions ethics of arms exports

The government’s arms trade policy is in confusion today, following reports that the new trade minister has ethical concerns about promoting arms exports.
21 Dec 2010

Judge says BAE appears to have benefited from corrupt payments

In a groundbreaking development, a judge in London has insisted that arms giant BAE Systems appears to have benefited from corrupt payments in Tanzania.
21 Dec 2010

Shock for arms dealers as judge challenges BAE plea bargain

In a shock development, a deal between BAE Systems and the Serious Fraud Office has been challenged by the very judge who was expected to rubber-stamp it.
16 Dec 2010

Protests expected as BAE plea bargain comes to court

Protests are expected when arms giant BAE Systems comes to court on Monday to agree a “plea bargain” with the Serious Fraud Office (SFO).
30 Nov 2010

Duke of York under pressure to resign over bribery comments

The Duke of York has been urged to resign from his position as a UK “trade ambassador” after he appeared to defend corruption in the arms industry.
23 Nov 2010

BAE court case must not bury bad news, say NGOs

A crucial court hearing involving multinational arms firm BAE Systems will be held just before Christmas, raising fears it will allow BAE to “bury bad news”.
22 Nov 2010

BAE in court as campaigners question legality of plea bargain

Arms firm BAE Systems will appear in court to agree a "plea bargain" over alleged corruption. But the legality of the settlement has been questioned.
15 Nov 2010

Guardian defends sponsorship of careers fair that includes BAE

The Guardian newspaper has defended its sponsorship of a careers fair that includes the multinational arms company BAE Systems.
9 Nov 2010

Santa warns Christmas Fair customers over arms trade links

Visitors to the Spirit of Christmas Fair in London have been greeted by Santa Claus warning them that the Fair's owners are involved in the arms trade.
8 Nov 2010

Mark Thomas praises Christian nonviolent resistance in Palestine

The activist comedian Mark Thomas has praised Palestinian Christians for their role in the growth of nonviolent resistance to Israeli occupation.

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