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  • UN Climate Summit 2014: David Cameron’s remarks

    David Cameron spoke about addressing climate change through global action at the UN Climate Summit 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The UK is leading the international drive against Ebola in Sierra Leone

    British military and humanitarian staff have arrived in Freetown to spearhead the UK’s £100 million mission to contain and control the outbreak.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Renewed support to reduce emissions through protecting the world’s forests

    Germany, Norway and the United Kingdom, three of the largest supporters of forest conservation, announced today their continued financial commitment to REDD+, or reducing greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation and fores…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK to tackle deforestation in developing countries

    Justine Greening announces new support to address deforestation and to work with business to manage natural resources.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British government and Unilever join forces to help world’s poor

    Justine Greening has signed a joint letter of intent with Unilever CEO Paul Polman, committing to a new partnership.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Justine Greening: Frontiers in Development - targeting the needs of women and girls to end extreme poverty

    Speech by the Development Secretary at USAID's Frontiers in Development, arguing that girls and women have a right to voice, choice and control over their lives.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Justine Greening: Frontiers in Development - economic growth is key

    Speech by the International Development Secretary at USAID's Frontiers in Development, arguing that it is economic growth and the creation of jobs in developing countries that will defeat poverty for good.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ebola vaccine fast-track trials underway

    With the help of UK aid, 60 volunteers are being tested with a potentially life-saving vaccine.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HMRC to provide technical assistance to Pakistan tax authority

    The UK will provide technical assistance to the FBR to help improve tax collection to support economic integration, stability and growth.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • "The current Ebola epidemic has become a humanitarian, social and economic crisis"

    Statement by Ambassador Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN, to the UN Security Council meeting on Peace and Security in Africa (Ebola)

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK to increase support to Sierra Leone to combat Ebola

    Foreign Secretary announces further support to tackle Ebola in West Africa, including the UK leading on provision of 700 treatment beds in Sierra Leone.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • "We are all equal" campaign promoted in Macedonia

    British Embassy in partnership with OXO and Education Ministry launch campaign on promoting equality in primary schools in Macedonia.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Climate Economy report

    Edward Davey's response to the publication of the New Climate Economy report: ‘Better Growth, Better Climate’.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Major new funding boost for small British charities

    New UK Aid Direct fund will make the most of smaller charities' ability to work at a grassroots level.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK treatment centre to tackle Ebola in Sierra Leone

    British military and humanitarian experts to set up Ebola treatment centre in Sierra Leone.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Open Data Civil Society Network in Macedonia

    British Ambassador Charles Garrett launches programme on open data in Macedonia.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • "To provide the world’s children with a safer future, we must spare no effort"

    Statement by Ambassador Mark Lyall Grant Permanent Representative of the UK Mission to the UN, to the UN Security Council Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Minister for International Development arrives in Jordan for a two day visit

    During his visit Mr. Swayne visited UK funded projects at Zaatari refugee camp and UK interventions to support Jordanian host communities

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM phone call with UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon: September 2014

    The Prime Minister spoke to UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon about Ebola, Iraq, Ukraine and the UN General Assembly.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ambassador Hobbs inaugurates social projects in the Department of San Pedro

    Projects benefitting the local communities are financed by the British company Amerisur Resources PLC

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government