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Westminster officials have been scrambling to agree a deal in time to qualify for Washington s Fast Track Trade Promotion Authority and begin the legislative process in the Capitol. The legislative procedure expires in July and once past that point, any free trade agreement can be bogged down in Congress as lawmakers are able to make amendments to the deal. Mr Biden still has to appoint a US Trade Representative before UK negotiators can even start working ahead of the tight schedule. Away from the deal with the US, Brexit Britain could soon sur
By Helen Grant
A year ago, this week, President Buhari, federal government ministers, state governors and over 70 senior Nigerian business leaders, were in London for the UK-Africa Investment Summit; arguably one of the biggest Nigerian delegations ever to visit the UK. The summit helped secured £364 million in announced deals between the UK and Nigeria. But above all, the summit was about connecting governments, businesses and investors with each other; matching UK capital and expertise with exciting projects and business initiatives. I was privileged to play a role in several of the summit sessions with African Heads of State and Government, including chairing panels on breaking down barriers to trade and encouraging investment in clean energy. And I had the privilege of meeting some truly inspiring Nigerian Female Tech Founders whom the UK-Nigerian Tech Hub have been supporting and mentoring.
PTI | London | Updated: 16-01-2021 17:44 IST | Created: 16-01-2021 17:25 IST
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday announced the appointment of a new special envoy for girls education, underlining that empowering women and girls through education will be the UK s key focus as part of its G7 presidency this year.
Helen Grant, member of Parliament for Maidstone and the Weald and women s rights campaigner, will take on the new role to champion the UK s global expertise on education and secure backing for ambitious initiatives to get 40 million more girls in primary and secondary school in developing countries by 2025.
PM appoints Helen Grant MP as the UKâs Special Envoy on Girlsâ Education
She will lead efforts to improve learning and get 40 million more girls into school around the world by 2025
Boosting girlsâ education globally is a key priority for the UK as we take on the G7 presidency
The Prime Minister has appointed Helen Grant MP as his new Special Envoy on Girlsâ Education, leading the UKâs efforts internationally to ensure all girls get 12 years of quality education.
Mrs Grant is the Member of Parliament for Maidstone and the Weald and is a passionate advocate for the rights of women and girls. Before entering Parliament, Helen was a solicitor for 23 years, specialising in protecting women and children from domestic abuse. Since becoming an MP in 2010 she has been a champion of gender equality in Parliament, and has previously served as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice and Women and Equality.