The Weekly Briefing - 3 August

Headlines

The Guardian

Johnson’s travel policy in chaos, Labour says, after ‘amber watchlist’ ditched

Plans to warn travellers if amber countries were soon to turn red has been scrapped, causing Labour representatives to call for a proper strategy will the data behind the category selections to be made publicly available. Read.

BBC News

Fears for global security as Taliban battles rage

Reports from the Afghan general warn of the potential threat beyond Afghanistan the Taliban could have as they are being reinforced by other groups. Read.

The Fashion Roundtable Focus

The Guardian

The truth about fast fashion: can you tell how ethical your clothing is by its price?

The short answer to this question is no. But Hannah Marriott explores the complexities of understanding how your clothes are made. Read.

Act now to stop garment workers being abused

A letter from Fiona Gooch, Senior private sector policy advisor at Traidcraft Exchange, encouraging the public to write to their MPs to request the introduction of the Garment Adjudicator (or Fashion Watchdog) to protect workers rights. Read.