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UK announces £500,000 to help save lives in Bangladesh through stronger disaster management
This money will aid in the coordination of humanitarian assistance provided by the Government of Bangladesh, donors, the UN, and NGOs prior to, during, and after disaster events. It will also ensure that this help reaches...2023-09-04 2268 0 -
£15 million funding to strengthen health workforce in Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana
The UK will provide a multi-million pound boost to support healthcare staff recruitment and retention in 3 African countries – Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana – supporting resilience against global health challenges. Fifteen million pounds from the...2023-09-01 10886 0 -
Export dreams come true as government support secures £2.5m funding from Santander UK for Dewsbury bed manufacturer
The funding will allow the Yorkshire bed and mattress manufacturer to increase its wholly UK-made exports to more than 15 overseas markets including USA, Canada and the UAE Jay-Be previously won the 2023 British Furniture Manufacturers...2023-08-31 2223 0 -
Barges will not prevent asylum seekers from coming to the UK or stop them being housed in hotels
Image credit: Ashley Smith, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons With the announcement that the first asylum seekers have been moved onto the Bibby Stockholm barge in Portland, opinions about the likely efficacy of this...2023-08-29 2035 0 -
FGM identified as a leading cause of death in African countries
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a leading cause of death in the countries where it is practised, with over 44,000 additional women and young girls dying each year, a new study reveals. FGM accounts for more...2023-08-25 2301 0 -
Aston University crisis management expert aids disaster relief whilst on holiday
Dr Komal Aryal has been supporting mountain tribal communities in Taiwan after a typhoon hit the country, causing US$15m of damage He has been working with various groups to aid civil disaster relief Typhoon Khanun caused...2023-08-14 2819 0 -
UK’s £38 million aid making a difference in Nigeria – Foreign Secretary James Cleverly
The United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has said that over £38 million of UK humanitarian assistance has saved the lives of vulnerable, conflict-affected people in North-East Nigeria – including women and girls. The Foreign Secretary...2023-08-03 2380 0 -
Hope for the Children of Lebanon The Beirut Explosion, Three Years On.
Penny Appeal partnered with the Beirut Marathon Association and their Right to Run initiative! Together, they have created a unique platform for children of all backgrounds to unite, overcome obstacles, and celebrate our common humanity. Ridwana Wallace-Laher, Penny...2023-08-02 2486 0 -
Pakistani journalist takes on Berlin Marathon to help inspire others in his community
A journalist and primetime presenter from Pakistan’s largest TV network, Geo News, is aiming to inspire others from his country to lead a healthy lifestyle by taking on the Berlin Marathon. Junaid Muhammad, 38, will also...2023-08-01 10218 0 -
Foreign Secretary travels to Middle East to build mutually beneficial ties
The Foreign Secretary will travel to the Middle East today on a 3-day tour to emphasise the UK’s growing, mutually-beneficial partnerships with the region. The visit, which will include Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan, comes after the government...2023-07-26 2112 0