Press releases

Press releases

This month's news and media releases.

Christian Aid welcomes new report on tackling bribery

July 28 2009 - Parliament’s new report on the Bribery Bill is an important step forward towards long-overdue UK legislation against corporate bribery overseas, says Christian Aid.

Move on tax information sharing ‘step in the right direction’

July 17 2009 - Decisions by the Isle of Man and Jersey to automatically exchange tax information about savings account holders with other European Union governments are welcome, Christian Aid says today.

Miliband energy plan is welcome - but will it protect poor countries?

July 15 2009 - New government plans to dramatically boost renewable energy in the UK and cut greenhouse gas emissions are extremely encouraging, says Christian Aid.

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Secretary of State welcomes new Christian Aid ‘Poverty Over’ drive

July 13 2009 - Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State for International Development, today welcomed the launch of Christian Aid’s ‘Poverty Over’ drive which says that poverty can be ended in the foreseeable future if its structural causes are addressed.

Tory vision on world poverty is welcome - but blind spots remain

July 13 2009 - The Conservative Party’s new policies on international aid and development reveal some welcome modernisation of its thinking on world poverty – but significant gaps remain, Christian Aid says today.

Prayer for Peace in the DRC

July 3 2009 - Christian Aid Director Daleep Mukarji joined the Bishop of Winchester, key politicians and Congolese church leaders to launch the Prayer for Peace in Congo initiative at the House of Lords today (June 30), calling for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)