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The UK pledges extra help for the victims of the Burmese military’s atrocities by doubling donations made by the British public to the cause.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
A bold plan for tough reform of DFID's work with suppliers, which clamps down on the risk of profiteering, excessive charges and unscrupulous practices.
International Development Minister Alistair Burt has led talks on the situation in Rakhine State with key individuals in Bangladesh.
Priti Patel has continued her calls for humanitarian access into Burma to ensure that further lives are not lost.
Matthew Rycroft, currently UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has been appointed as DFID Permanent Secretary with effect from January 2018.
Summarises the UK government response and the advice for British nationals affected by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria.
UK is providing a further £5 million UK aid package for Dominica, the island worst hit by Hurricane Maria, Priti Patel announced during a visit to the region.
The Royal Navy’s flagship HMS Ocean has arrived in the British Virgin Islands to support those affected by Hurricane Irma and Maria.
The Prime Minister addressed the UN General Assembly in New York today.
UK aid teams have been on the ground in Dominica to assess the devastation caused by the recent extreme weather in the Caribbean.
Priti Patel has joined the Prime Minister in making a global Call to Action to take action to end modern slavery at the UN General Assembly.
The International Development Secretary has called for urgent reforms to keep the United Nations relevant in the 21st century.
Speaking to the BBC Today programme Sir Alan Duncan gave an update on the UK government's response to Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria.
UK will double its development funding for tackling modern slavery.
It is because the UK is a committed supporter of the UN, that we are working so hard to reform and improve it.
First Secretary of State Damian Green chaired a COBR meeting this afternoon on the government’s response to Hurricane Irma and preparations for Hurricane Maria.
The Minister for the Americas spoke following the COBR meeting on how the UK government is preparing in advance of Hurricane Maria.
UK aid experts, military assets and relief supplies remain in the region and are ready to respond.
Facts and figures on the UK government's relief work in the Caribbean and the British Overseas Territories in response to Hurricane Irma.
Over 60 tonnes of UK aid has now reached the Caribbean with another 60 tonnes on the way on board HMS Ocean.
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