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Afghanistan
UK Afghanistan War-Crimes Inquiry Costs Government £58 Million
DID Press: An independent inquiry into allegations of unlawful killings by British special forces in Afghanistan has cost the UK government £58 million so far, according to figures reported by the BBC. The inquiry is examining allegations concerning operations by…
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Afghanistan
UK Provided Vital Aid to 5 Million Afghans Last Year
DID Press: Richard Lindsay, the UK Special Representative for Afghanistan, says Britain provided vital assistance to at least 5 million Afghans last year, including 3 million women and girls. Lindsay said in a post on X that the assistance covered…
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Economy
UK Chancellor Warns Iran War Is Putting Pressure on Global Economy
DID Press: UK Chancellor John Healey has warned that the continuing war between the United States and Iran is placing significant pressure on Britain and the global economy, with rising energy prices threatening to fuel inflation and weaken economic growth.…
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Afghanistan
UK Allocates £8 Million to Address Climate Change Impacts in Afghanistan
DID Press: United Kingdom has allocated £8 million to fund a project aimed at reducing the impacts of climate change and creating alternative livelihood opportunities for vulnerable communities in Afghanistan, the head of ActionAid Afghanistan said. Hans Johansen, head of…
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Development
Greenwich and Kent Merge to Create UK’s First ‘Super University’
DID Press: Two British universities—University of Greenwich in London and University of Kent in southeast England—have announced the completion of their merger, forming a new institution known as the London and South East University Group (LASE). The newly established group…
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Government
EU Rejects US Proposal for Joint Hormuz Patrols
DID Press: European allies have rejected a U.S. proposal to establish joint naval patrols in the Strait of Hormuz, saying they would consider participating only if a lasting ceasefire with Iran is achieved, according to a report by Politico. The…
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Afghanistan
UK Appoints Stephen Doughty to Oversee Afghanistan, Pakistan Affairs
DID Press: United Kingdom has appointed Stephen Doughty as the minister responsible for Afghanistan, Pakistan, the Middle East, and North Africa, expanding his portfolio to include oversight of sanctions policy and consular affairs. Doughty, who assumed the role on 21…
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Economy
UK Pension Error Leaves Retired Military Personnel Facing Repayment Demands
DID Press: More than 1,000 retired British military personnel have been ordered to repay pension overpayments after errors in the calculation of their retirement benefits, leaving some facing bills of more than £100,000, according to the UK Ministry of Defence.…
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Afghanistan
New Claims Target UK’s SAS Over Afghanistan Operations
DID Press: Fresh allegations have surfaced during the UK Afghanistan Inquiry, with witnesses claiming that members of Britain’s Special Air Service (SAS) mistreated Afghan detainees and that three Afghan farmers were unlawfully killed during a special forces operation. According to…
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Afghanistan
Former UK Personnel Break Silence on Alleged War Crimes in Afghanistan
DID Press: Two British witnesses have told the UK’s public inquiry into alleged misconduct by British special forces in Afghanistan that Afghan civilians were unlawfully killed and detainees mistreated during military operations, expressing regret for remaining silent for years about…
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