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Detention of British citizens in Iran

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: British couple detained in Iran lack regular family contact

British citizens Lindsay and Craig Foreman remain detained in Tehran’s Evin Prison after being sentenced to 10 years on espionage charges, which they and their family deny. The couple was originally arrested in January 2

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UK-Africa trade and investment engagement

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Latest: UK Trade Commissioner for Africa visits Ghana

Alastair Long has assumed the role of His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Africa, tasked with leading the United Kingdom’s trade and investment relationships across the continent. His mandate focuses on expanding

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British residency dispute in Sweden

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: Sweden faces scrutiny over deportation of long-term British residents

British citizen Joyce Thomas, a 78-year-old retired nurse, is facing deportation from Sweden after living there for over two decades. Swedish authorities rejected her post-Brexit residency application, citing a missed de

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UK Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarship awards

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Latest: Four Gaza students awarded British Chevening Scholarships

The British government has announced the 2026/27 cohort of Chevening and Commonwealth Scholars for several regions. In Uganda and Jamaica, the British High Commission hosted ceremonies for recipients funded by the Foreig

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