📢 Call for Evidence: Trade in a Turbulent World

Amid growing challenges to the future of rules-based trade, we have launched a new inquiry: “Trade in a turbulent world: how should the UK deploy its trade instruments?”

Write to us by 22 May:

committees.parliament.uk/committee/448/……

📢 We have published our report on the Macolin Convention, a Council of Europe Convention signed by the UK which aims to tackle the manipulation of sports competitions.

🧑‍⚖️ The report will be debated in the House of Lords on Tuesday 15 September at 3.45pm.

📰 Read the report: publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld5902/ldse…

📢 We have published our report on the UK-Poland Defence and Security Partnership.

📰Read the report here: committees.parliament.uk/committee/448/…

🇬🇧🤝🇲🇩We have published our report on the UK-Moldova Readmissions Agreement.

🔎Under this agreement, the UK and Moldova have agreed to take back people who are not authorised to enter, or remain, in the other country.

📰Read the report here: committees.parliament.uk/committee/448/…

❓How will the UK and Poland put the 2026 Security & Defence Partnership into action ?

At 2pm we hear from,

➡️@SDoughtyMP, @FCDOGovUK
➡️Kirsty Hayes,@FCDOGovUK
➡️Joanne Hamer, @DefenceHQ

Watch here:
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/c0…

❓How will the 2026 UK–Poland Security & Defence Partnership deepen cooperation across defence, security and economic resilience?

At 2pm we hear from,

➡️@jgotkowska, @OSW_eng
➡️Kevin Craven, @ADSgroupUK
➡️Ed Arnold, @TheD_Group

Watch here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/53…

We’ve published our report on the Convention establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine 🇺🇦⚖️

It is designed to handle compensation claims arising from Russia’s aggression.

Read it here: publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld5902/ldse…

We back the UK’s rapid move toward ratification, but our report flags two major concerns:

❗️Victims harmed before 2022 are currently excluded
💵Compensation may be impossible without Russian cooperation

We’ve urged the Government to clarify how compensation could be funded including whether frozen Russian assets might be used.

Our report will be debated in the House of Lords on 30 June 🗣️

❓Which trade provisions have opened markets for financial services

At 2pm, our Trade in a Turbulent World inquiry hears from:
➡️Dr Nicolette Butler (@NButler223), @OfficialUoM
➡️Chris Bates, @Clifford_Chance

📺Watch the session live here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/4e…

❓ How can Ukrainians pursue compensation for damage caused by Russia?

🔎 Today at 3pm we’ll hear from:

➡️ @MKliuch, @RD4U_claims
➡️ Maria Tymofienko, @BIICL
➡️ Tetyana Nesterchuk, @FC_Chambers

📺 Watch here:
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/c0…

Today at 2pm, we hear from Crawford Falconer, former Chief Trade Negotiation Adviser.

We will discuss:
❗ UK trade strategy priorities
🌎 UK–US trade
🤝 Future of rules‑based trade

📺 Watch here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/c0…

📢 Final call for evidence: Trade in a Turbulent World

Our inquiry on how the UK should deploy its trade instruments is closing soon.

If you wish to contribute, write to us by 22 May:

committees.parliament.uk/committee/448/…

❓How are trade instruments working for UK businesses ?

This afternoon at 2pm, we continue our inquiry with:
➡️@SabinaCiofu, @techUK
➡️John Cooke (@tradewonk), @TheCityUK
➡️@William_Bain, @britishchambers

📺Watch the session live here:
parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/f7…

❓What kinds of trade agreement should the UK pursue?

This afternoon at 2pm, we continue our inquiry with:
➡️@SamuelMarcLowe, @FlintGlobal
➡️Dr Mona Paulsen (@loyaladvisor), @LSELaw
➡️@hhesterm, @DA_vienna

📺Watch the session live here:
parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/b8…

🔎 We have launched an inquiry on the future of rules-based trade and the UK's use of trade agreements, and we want to hear from you!

📺 Watch our Chair @LordJohnson_'s remarks below to find out more.

✍ Write to us here by 22 May: committees.parliament.uk/committee/448/…

❓What are the key challenges to rules-based trade today?

This afternoon at 2pm, we launch our new inquiry with:
➡️@SimonFraser00, @ChathamHouse
➡️Alan Beattie, @FT
➡️Alan Wolff, @PIIE

📺Watch the session live here: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/db…

1/🌍 Trade is entering one of its most turbulent periods in decades — so how should the UK respond?

Ahead of the WTO Ministerial Conference, our Chair, @LordJohnson_ sets out the risks facing the global rules‑based trading system.

politicshome.com/opinion/articl…

The article highlights:

🔹 The pressure on the system for rules-based trade

🔹 The implications of non-binding agreements like the UK–US deal

🔹 The shift away from traditional FTAs towards a wider mix of trade instruments

🔹 The scrutiny implications for Parliament

🚀 We have launched a new inquiry on the future of rules‑based trade and the UK’s use of trade instruments.

📣 We want to hear from businesses, academics, practitioners and all those working across the trade ecosystem.

Share your insights here:
committees.parliament.uk/committee/448/…