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UK–Kenya development partnership summary, July 2023

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Kenyan Flag crosses over Union Jack on a desk in an office demostrating UK–Kenya development partnership

The Strategy for International Development (IDS) places development at the heart of the UK’s foreign policy. It sets out a new approach to development, anchored in patient, long-term partnerships tailored…

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PRESS RELEASE The University of the West Indies (The UWI) and the University of Glasgow (UofG) will this September welcome the first cohort of students in the double degree MA/MSc…

Extra funding announced for Pakistan flood-hit areas

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The international community is joining forces to aid Pakistan in its rebuilding efforts following the devastating floods of last summer. Floods impacted thousands of people across the country and left…

Curtains down on Commonwealth Games as Australia triumphs

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The Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 have reached a conclusion, smashing record attendance with more than 1.3 million tickets sold. Australia came out triumphant winning 178 medals, with 67 golds. The…

Dazzling ceremony marks the start of the Commonwealth Games

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The 2022 Commonwealth Games officially began on 28 July with a spectacular opening ceremony held at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham. Birmingham’s multicultural history took centre stage as 30,000 spectators enjoyed a…

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The Minister of Sports Nigel Huddleston has accused rail unions of targeting the Commonwealth Games with strike action planned ahead of opening day. The National Union of Rail, Maritime and…

New stamps released ahead of Commonwealth Games 2022

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Royal Mail has issued a new set of stamps to celebrate the Commonwealth Games 2022 being held in Birmingham. The eight coloured stamps, designed by artist Charis Tsevis, feature illustrations…