Author: Heather Wheeler MP

The UK is a world leader in soft power. We hold significant positions of influence on key global forums such as the UN Security Council, the G7 and the G20. But there is more to our reach than the headline grabbing roles.

The Coalition for Global Prosperity were delighted to host General Sir Nick Carter for the launch of the Global Britain Caucus in Westminster.

An agreement has been reached between more than 200 countries at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, bringing a marathon negotiation session which ran 40 hours beyond its deadline to a close. Here’s a summary of the key headlines from Egypt.

The G20 Summit in Indonesia was always going to be challenging for the group. With a global financial crisis and war in Europe, there was a lot to discuss. The summit was complicated further with reports of a missile hitting a village in Poland, just off the Ukraine border.

Author: Alice Palmer, Communications and Events Intern

COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, has arrived. One year on from the Glasgow Climate Pact, the world contends with a human-induced climate crisis that only intensifies with every delayed action and commitment to tackle the defining issue of our time.

Later this month, the UK government will host the International Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative (PSVI) Conference in London from 28-29th November, ten years after the UK launched its PSVI Initiative.

The Coalition for Global Prosperity launched its first report titled “Global Britain: The Confidence to Lead” in Westminster Abbey.

I’m an optimist. Optimistic for the prospect of a better country, a better world, and an increasingly important role which the UK can play within it – now, in 2030 and in 2050. That is why today, alongside former International Trade Secretary Liam Fox MP, I am launching the Coalition for Global Prosperity’s report, Global Britain, the confidence to lead.

Today, 11th October, is International Day of the Girl Child, an occasion that spotlights the many ways gender inequality impacts girls’ lives. This year marks a decade since the United Nations first recognised the day, in an effort to acknowledge the specific challenges and threats girls face in this world.

The Coalition for Global Prosperity were delighted to partner with the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) for a panel discussion on the future of Ukraine at this year’s Conservative Party Conference.

The Coalition for Global Prosperity were delighted to partner with the Conservative Party International Office at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham to host a panel discussion looking at the issue of European Security and Global Challenges.

The Coalition for Global Prosperity were delighted to partner with Conservative Friends of Afghanistan for a panel discussion at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham this year, to discuss the situation in Afghanistan one year on from the withdrawal of Allied troops from the country.

Getting Global Britain right will be essential to making Levelling Up more resilient and therefore more likely to succeed. James Cleverly as the UK’s new Foreign Secretary is more than up to the task, as is Vicky Ford the new Development Minister who will attend Cabinet.

The Coalition for Global Prosperity were delighted to partner with the Conservative Party International Office at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham to host a panel discussion on tackling violence against women and girls.

In partnership with Conservative Home, The Coalition for Global Prosperity were delighted to host an “In Conversation” event with Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen, at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham this year.

The Coalition for Global Prosperity were delighted to partner with Conservative Friends of the Armed Force at this year's Conservative Party Conference.

The Coalition for Global Prosperity held an “In Conversation” event with Shadow Foreign Secretary The Rt Hon David Lammy MP at Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.

This week, the most high-profile speeches and summits of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly took place in New York. The UNGA is a critical gathering of each of the 193 Member States, during which a broad range of international issues are discussed and pledges made to chart a positive course for the future

We join the nation, the Commonwealth and the world in mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II. We send our condolences to the Royal Family.

We will be suspending all visits and engagements until further notice.

As my colleague Ryan Baldy has argued, the new Prime Minister faces numerous foreign policy challenges. Here are some of the things the new Foreign Secretary should consider, as they take up their position this week.