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The latest news from Traidcraft and other stories about fair trade.

Durham students shake off the competition

Four enterprising students from New College Durham have shaken off stiff competition from across the UK to win a Fairtrade snack contest launched by Traidcraft.

2 July 2010

East Africa refuses to sign unfair trade deal with Europe

Campaigning from African civil society boosts calls for a new approach to trade with Europe.

24 June 2010

Traidcraft calls for a new politics of the future

In an open letter to Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, a group including chief executives of ten civil society organisations calls for the two to ensure that the government goes beyond ‘New Politics’ to adopt a “New Politics of the Future”.

1 June 2010

Traidcraft's response to BBC Panorama Programme, Chocolate: the Bitter Truth, Wednesday 24 March

The Panorama programme Chocolate: the Bitter Truth, (Wednesday, 24 March) reported on the continued problem of child labour in West African cocoa farms. As the programme included Fairtrade producers, we wanted to give you more information about the issues raised, as we recognise that you may have queries.

25 March 2010

East Africa moves a step closer to signing unfair trade deal with Europe

An Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) could soon be concluded after a promise from Europe of more aid funding if the deal is signed.

19 March 2010

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