Category: West
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France topples China on loans as President Ruto looks West
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France and Germany have overtaken China in budgeted loans from rich countries for the new year that begins in July, highlighting President William Ruto’s realignment with the West in a foreign policy shift from that of his predecessors. In its budget books, the Treasury listed France as the largest bilateral…
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Virgin Aims to Reignite West Coast Rail Competition with New Service Proposal
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Richard Branson’s Virgin Group is planning a return to rail in Britain, proposing up to four new services on the West Coast main line, which it previously operated. Virgin has submitted proposals to run separate train services between London Euston and Manchester and Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow Central on an…
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West Yorkshire Mayor kickstarts “region of learning” with £10 million investment
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People facing barriers to employment will benefit from more than £9.5 million to help them get the skills they need to secure well-paid work. Following her re-election as Mayor of the West Yorkshire city, Tracey Brabin announced a £10 million package to “make life easier for those who find life…
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West Yorkshire Mayor kickstarts “region of learning” with £10 million investment
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People facing barriers to employment will benefit from more than £9.5 million to help them get the skills they need to secure well-paid work. Following her re-election as Mayor of the West Yorkshire city, Tracey Brabin announced a £10 million package to “make life easier for those who find life…
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Crisis in Palestinian-Run West Bank Clouds Post-War Gaza Hopes
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Breadcrumb links BMN Business The new Palestinian prime minister is a former World Bank executive and has pledged to fight corruption and waste. The Finance Minister worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is headed by a woman who holds an American doctorate and has deep experience in the…
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West Health-Gallup poll: American mental illness treated worse than physical
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Mental health is second only to physical health in the United States, according to a new study of the American health care system. About 75% of respondents said mental health problems were identified and treated “somewhat worse” or “much worse” than physical illnesses – although 81% saw an increase in…