UK News from OneWorld UK
January 2006
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31.01.2006
Archbishop Desmond Tutu has accused the UK of "meanness of spirit" in a letter to Gordon Brown asking him to return £1.7bn that the UK will receive from Nigeria as its share of a deal by rich countries to write off much of Nigeria's debts.
more...From: World Development Movement Related topics/regions: [Nigeria] [South Africa] [United Kingdom] [Debt] Image: Debt relief: giiving or taking?
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30.01.2006
Marks & Spencer will become the first major UK retailer to sell clothing made from 100 per cent Fairtrade cotton, the company said today as it launched a new campaign - 'Look behind the label' - to tell customers about the way its products are sourced and made.
more...Related topics/regions: [United Kingdom] [Trade] |
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