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The UK’s International Development Secretary, Mr. Douglas Alexander, hosts a major gathering of aid experts and leaders of non-government organisations to discuss the best approaches to ending global poverty.

As the Commonwealth prepares to celebrate Commonwealth Day, its Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma speaks about its future and also the importance of the forthcoming G-20 economic summit next month.

The Prime Minister and other UK Ministers today host a summit meeting with business leaders on Britain’s low-carbon industrial strategy; Mr.Gordon Brown is expected to say that tackling climate change could create up to 400-thousand new jobs.

The UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Minister, Lord Mark Malloch-Brown, speaks today about the challenges facing the G-20 economic summit, to be held in London next month.

The British Foreign Secretary, Mr. David Miliband, has been speaking about the forthcoming G-20 economic summit due to be held in London next month. BSN has an extended report.

Medical and health experts and leaders from several non-government organisations meet in London today to discuss the humanitarian situation in Gaza and how best medical aid can be distributed.

The British Prime Minister, Mr.Gordon Brown, who addresses the US Congress later today is expected to speak out against trade protectionism, and for a global solution to the present economic crisis. Yesterday he held talks with the new US President Barack Obama.

The UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister, Ms.Gillian Merron, has been speaking about the growing strong relationships between Britain and Latin America and the relevance and importance of such social and economic ties.

The UK’s Cohesion Minister, Sadiq Khan, has been visiting a leading art exhibition in Birmingham depicting Muslim cultures and countries. Such shows, he says, help everyone gain a better insight into Muslim heritage.

A new educational initiative has started in the UK highlighting four simple steps that motorists – across the country - can take to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The G-20 London Summit- expected to address major global economic and environmental issues - is only a month away. BSN has been asking people in Britain what they want to see achieved at such an important meeting.

A major conference in the UK has been exploring the issues of alternative energy and sustainability- and the effects of climate change- for the military and the various wings of the armed forces.

The British Foreign Secretary, Mr.David Miliband- on a brief visit to Iraq- says that country is now open for business and that Britain will continue to be a major investor in Iraq.

The visiting governor of Helmand province in Afghanistan- attending a London conference on his country’s future- says Afghanistan is slowly- day by day- rebuilding a solid and secure environment for its peoples.

The UK’s Communities Secretary, Ms. Hazel Blears- in a speech on tackling extremism- says all citizens in Britain have a responsibility to have open and honest debate about such issues- but they must also stand up against hatred and intolerance.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s Europe Minister, Ms. Caroline Flint, has been speaking on Cyprus – and the need to find a long term political solution for the future of the island.

The British Foreign Secretary, Mr.David Miliband, says Britain intends to “reinvigorate” Middle East talks aimed at securing some form of durable peace settlement between Israelis and Palestinians.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister, Lord Mark Malloch-Brown, has been outlining the aims, ambitions and global importance of the forthcoming G-20 London Summit in early April.

The British Foreign Secretary, Mr.David Miliband, has called for the global use of technology and innovation to help overcome the current world recession.

The former Trade Minister, Lord Digby Jones, says one of the keys to recovery is for more British companies to trade and export overseas; and for the banks to get monies into the system as quickly as possible.

The UK Government has launched a new initiative to make the clothes fashion industry less damaging to the environment. The idea includes better labour practices and more recycling and sustainable schemes across the whole of the fashion sector.

A new UK expedition exploring climate change in the Antarctic gets underway tomorrow; explorer Robert Swan is leading 10 volunteers to see for themselves the impact of global warming on the South Pole.

The UK’s Skills Secretary, Mr.John Denham, has launched new guidelines for promoting community respect, tolerance and understanding across colleges and universities in Britain.

The tourist organisation VisitBritain is promoting a new multi-million pound campaign to attract more visitors to the UK; it says there has never been a better time for bargains for holidaymakers and tourists across the country.

A new United Nations narcotics report on global drugs says the production of poppy opium in Afghanistan is causing “tremendous difficulties” both inside and outside of that country.

A new cultural and historical insight into Iran opens in Britain today. The British Museum’s “The Remaking of Iran” exhibition features ancient Iranian artefacts from the times of Shah’ Abbas- one of the country’s most influential kings and leaders.

Leading energy, industrial and business leaders from the UK and Europe have been meeting in Britain to discuss the latest development in gaining more energy from waste.

The former Palestinian negotiator and now academic, Ahmad Khalidi, has been speaking to a London audience about life in Gaza and the political options for peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister, Lord Mark Malloch-Brown, leads an inter-parliamentary coalition conference in London today on best ways to combat anti-semitism.

The UK’s Environment Secretary, Mr.Hilary Benn, says British agriculture is bucking the trend in economic downturn; he’s also supporting more sustainable farming and the use of science to help increase production.

Former British diplomat and leading Arabist, Sir Mark Allen, voices his concerns over present Middle Eastern oil prices and future oil production from the region.

The first UK centre to research treatments for the most aggressive type of breast cancer- triple negative cancer which affects more than 6,000 women in Britain each year- has opened in London.

The British Government has announced plans for all UK homes to be near zero carbon emissions by 2050; it’s also outlined further schemes to improve existing energy efficiency across the country.

Two British companies are joining forces to develop a low cost rocket carrier capable of putting satellites into space. They’re Virgin Galactic and Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL).

The British Prime Minister, Mr.Gordon Brown, will be speaking on the UK economy and developments within the banking sector at a parliamentary committee session in London today. BSN will have a full report.

Various academics and Middle East experts meet in London to discuss the latest developments in the peace process between Israelis and Palestinians; and give their opinions on the new US Administration’s foreign policy for the region.

The British Foreign Secretary, Mr. David Miliband, has been speaking about the challenges ahead for the G-20 London Summit in April. He’s been talking to a group of leading international journalists. BSN has this special report.

A British-based company has developed a new device that uses hydrogen technology to cut vehicle emissions; their equipment has already been fitted to nearly 500 commercial vehicles in the UK.

The UK’s Carbon Trust organisation has launched a new campaign to get British businesses to save one million pounds a day by going green. Their initiatives include a variety of energy saving measures.

Leading UK business leaders and industry chiefs have been meeting in London to consider the best ways in which modern technology can be used in the fight against global climate change.

The British Prime Minister, Mr. Gordon Brown- in a buildup speech leading to the G-20 London Summit- has been speaking on the need for reform of many of the international financial institutions. BSN has a full report.

The Mexican Ambassador to the UK says the relationship between his country and Britain is in a “sustained upward trend”. He’s also been speaking about climate change issues, the forthcoming G-20 summit, and growing cultural ties.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister, Lord Mark Malloch-Brown opens an all party debate in the House of Lords on the present political and humanitarian situation in Gaza.

The British Foreign secretary, Mr. David Miliband has been bringing fellow parliamentarians up to date on the present situation in Afghanistan; in terms of the social and political development as well as aid and humanitarian projects.

The British Foreign Secretary, Mr.David Miliband, has outlined a six point programme to create the right conditions to rid the world of nuclear weapons in the future. BSN has a full report.

Russia’s Finance Minister, Mr.Alexei Kudrin- on a visit to the UK on financial services and partnerships between his country and the City of London- also talks about his Government’s support for its internal banking systems.

The British Foreign Secretary, Mr. David Miliband, has been meeting with the new US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. Both spoke of the special UK-US relationship. It stands the test of time, said Ms. Clinton, whoever is in the White House.

The state of the UK economy and government measures to address the recession: subjects expected to dominate the weekly question and answer session for the Prime Minister, Mr. Gordon Brown, in Parliament today.

The British Prime Minister, Mr. Gordon Brown, holds Downing Street talks with the Qatar premier; the global economy and the situation in the Middle East most likely to dominate the discussions.

A leading human rights activist says whilst Britain is committed to combating terrorism and countering radicalisation, its Government must remain wary of adopting draconian measures to deal with the problem.