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Since 2019, the UK’s strong reputation in global health has been undermined by a series of deep cuts and a distracting departmental reorganisation. 2024 may, however, represent a turning point, with new Foreign and Development Ministers, both with a strong track record on development, the implementation of a new development white paper, and an election which brings a new government with new priorities. In this paper, we summarise the challenges and opportunities in global health on which the UK will need to act if it wishes to restore its reputation.

A BELFAST-based start-up has landed major contracts with the International Criminal Court in The Hague and the Scottish government for its pioneering virtual reality tech to support victims and witnesses in court settings.

A tech start-up company in Northern Ireland has secured a £500,000 contract with the Scottish government for its innovative virtual reality support for victims of crime.

A tech start-up company in Northern Ireland has secured a £500,000 contract with the Scottish government for its innovative virtual reality support for victims of crime.

The Kenya National Innovation Agency has launched a one stop shop for innovators, investors, Enterprise Support Organisations and Customers dubbed the Kenya Innovation Bridge