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How the £4bn tax loophole will progress through parliament

Who's supporting it, who's not and how we can stop it.


Read more Seb Dance, Government Relations Adviser

Good news on biofuels from Tanzania

Community kicked off land for biofuels allowed access to their ancestors’ graves


Read more Lucy Hurn, Biofuels Campaigner

New international land guidelines adopted

While new land guidelines are welcomed, they may not be enough as long as biofuel mandates exist


Read more Clare Coffey, Biofuels Policy Adviser

Panorama unveils The Truth About Tax

Government plans to water down anti tax haven rules will cost the UK & poor countries


Read more Chris Jordan, Tax Justice Campaigner

West Africa food crisis

Drought has led to a devastating food crisis in West Africa's Sahel region. 13.4 million people are vulnerable, with over 1 million children at risk of severe malnutrition.

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Food to eat - or food for fuel?

Pro-biofuel campaigners promote 'Drive Aid' on the streets of London, wanting to put food into cars instead of mouths. Do you agree with them? Watch our spoof video and find out more.

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Throughout Africa, Asia and the Americas, ActionAid is helping poor families provide food, education and a future for themselves and their children. Our campaigns help change the unfair rules that keep people trapped in poverty.

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