Mark Smith
Mark Smith is a former UK diplomat who recently made headlines for his allegations regarding the UK's arms export controls. After resigning from the Foreign Office, he published an article in the Guardian claiming that the UK government has manipulated findings related to arms sales, particularly in connection with Saudi Arabia and Israel, potentially crossing into complicity with war crimes. His testimony highlights a culture of silence and obstruction within the Foreign Office, where officials are reportedly pressured to suppress dissenting views on arms exports, raising significant ethical concerns about the UK's role in international conflicts.
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ASB senior economist Mark Smith said the Reserve Bank (RBNZ) was biding its time.
Reserve Bank keeps cash rate steady as early recovery takes shape
New Zealand· 2026-02-18
Dr Mark Smith is the Principal of Munro College.
Corporate Hands | Rotary Club of St Andrew North donates to Munro College to assist in repairs | News
Jamaica· 2026-01-29
Mark Smith is an ASB senior economist who provided insights on annual CPI inflation.
Inflation rate rises to 3.1%, outside Reserve Bank target bandNew Zealand· 2026-01-22
Referee Mark Smith stopped the fight to prevent further escalation of damage.
Fight Site - Teška kategorija ima novu prijetnju? Težio je 238 kilograma, a sinoć je demolirao protivnika na UFC debiju!
Croatia· 2025-12-14
Mark Smith is a senior economist at ASB who commented on the impact of net immigration on economic recovery.
Migration: Worst of brain drain has passed but low population growth still an economic headwindNew Zealand· 2025-12-10
Constitutional attorney Mark Smith weighs in on how the Supreme Court limiting nationwide injunctions will impact the birthright citizenship ruling.
Supreme Court to take up challenge to Trump's birthright citizenship order
United States· 2025-12-05
Mark Smith was awarded for his contributions to bird photography and environmental activism.
منصور بن محمد يُكرِّم الفائزين بجائزة حمدان بن محمد الدولية للتصوير
United Arab Emirates· 2025-11-12
Mark Smith is a former manager of Charing Cross station and the editor of Seat61.com, a website dedicated to train travel.
Călătoriile cu trenul pe care merită să le încerci măcar odată în viață. Cele mai frumoase trasee feroviare din Europa
Romania· 2025-11-10Alberta’s recall legislation was introduced in 2019 by former UCP backbencher Mark Smith.
Alberta UCP faces public backlash as recall legislation threatens MLAs
Canada· 2025-11-05
Mark Smith is a senior economist at ASB who commented on the unemployment rate.
Unemployment hits 8-year high leaving 160,000 Kiwis out of workNew Zealand· 2025-11-05
Mark Smith is a senior economist at ASB who provided an optimistic view on unemployment rates.
Unemployment preview: New stats to reveal job market is still weakNew Zealand· 2025-11-03
Mark Smith was the referee who had to make a decision after the fight was interrupted.
Fight Site - Ante Delija poražen u svom drugom UFC nastupu, Cormier u čudu: 'Nikada nisam vidio nešto ovakvo'Croatia· 2025-11-02
Mark Smith stopped the fight after Cortes-Acosta did not respond to his calls to fight back.
Fight Site - Što kažu pravila? Meč između Delije i Cortesa-Acoste nije trebao biti nastavljenCroatia· 2025-11-02Dr Mark Smith, principal of Munro College, reflected on the school’s previous ordeal with Hurricane Beryl.
Scarred by Beryl, strengthened by its lessons | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-10-26Constitutional attorney Mark Smith discusses the implications of the Supreme Court's decision on birthright citizenship.
Two dozen states rally behind Trump's birthright citizenship SCOTUS petitionUnited States· 2025-10-24
NioCorp CEO Mark Smith told Mornings with Maria the Pentagon’s $10M grant will boost Nebraska’s rare earth project.
Trump, Albanese sign $8.5B rare earths deal to counter China dependenceUnited States· 2025-10-21
ASB senior economist Mark Smith says he expects the 'period of circa 3% annual CPI inflation to be short-lived'.
Inflation expected to hit top end of Reserve Bank target bandNew Zealand· 2025-10-20
Mark Smith is a senior economist at ASB who commented on the easing of domestically-generated inflation.
Inflation hits 3% as consumers suffer largest power price spike since 1989New Zealand· 2025-10-19
Mark Smith, a 55-year-old Australian tourist, enjoyed an Aperol spritz on Via Maqueda.
Como carbonaras e tiramisùs engoliram a Itália: conheça os efeitos da ‘turistificação’ da comida
Liechtenstein· 2025-10-19
ASB economist Mark Smith describes the cost-of-living spike this year as 'the largest single headwind facing the household sector'.
The economy is recovering, but brace yourself, there’s bad news coming - Liam DannNew Zealand· 2025-10-18Mark Smith quit his Foreign Office job over the UK’s refusal to stop selling arms to Israel.
UK ignored obligation to prevent genocide, witnesses tell Gaza tribunal | Gaza
United Kingdom· 2025-09-06
Mark Smith resigned from his diplomatic position in protest against the UK's arms sales to Israel.
Avrupa siyasetinde İsrail depremi, istifalar peş peşe geldi
Turkey· 2025-08-26
Mark Smith is referred to as the legendary Man in Seat 61.
Breakfast in Amsterdam, aperitifs in Vienna: how to make the most of your time in Europe’s sleeper train hubs | Rail travelUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-24
Mark Smith serves as the Superintendent of Prisons.
Mazaruni Prison gets $829m in upgrades
Guyana· 2025-08-11
Dr Mark Smith is the president of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association and guest speaker at the function.
Corporate Hands | Jamalco commits $25m for back-to-school assistance | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-07
ASB senior economist Mark Smith said he expected the Reserve Bank would likely take more signal from trends in labour costs than the unemployment rate.
Labour market data: Unemployment hits 5.2%, 16,000 more jobless in past yearNew Zealand· 2025-08-06
Mark Smith discussed the staffing challenges faced by Tusla in the special care system.
‘They’re not monsters. They’re kids that went through difficult things’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-07-28
Mark Smith collaborated with Felicity Jones on a project exploring Aotearoa's botanical history.
Local Florists On Keeping Flowers Fresh & Choosing The Best BouquetNew Zealand· 2025-07-23
Mark Smith is a senior economist at ASB who commented on the CPI inflation figures.
Inflation up 2.7% in 12 months to June 2025, but quarter rise lower than expectedNew Zealand· 2025-07-20
ASB senior economist Mark Smith said the cooling in net immigration inflows was a major factor contributing to the sluggish pace of consumer demand.
Using immigration as a primary tool to drive economic growth is risky business – EditorialNew Zealand· 2025-07-12