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  • Taking action in response to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s report on climate impacts, adaptation and vulnerability

    Lynne Featherstone's closing address to the meeting on agriculture, jobs, food security and climate.

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

  • Syria elections only designed to sustain Assad’s dictatorship

    FCO Minister says Syrian presidential elections, conducted against backdrop of regime attacks and in a climate of fear, will have no credibility.

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

  • UK development bonds will combat global poverty

    The UK will launch its first ever development impact bond to improve healthcare in Africa by bringing together private and public investment.

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

  • Justine Greening: A humanitarian system for the 21st Century

    Speech delivered by the Secretary of State for International Development at the World Bank spring meetings.

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

  • UK reiterates continued support to Lebanon

    Ambassador Fletcher meets president Sleiman, reiterates the UK's continued support to the Lebanese Armed Forces and Syrian refugee crisis

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

  • United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report published

    The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released the third part of its latest report on climate change.

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

  • Edward Davey statement

    Edward Davey statement on UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Working Group 3 report on mitigating climate change.

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

  • UK pledges new focus on disaster preparation

    Justine Greening to announce new programme which will help improve how developing countries prepare for humanitarian disasters, at the World Bank Spring meetings.

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

  • Greening: act now for Syrian children

    Justine Greening urges international donors to deliver on their promises to help thousands of children affected by conflict in Syria.

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

  • British accountants to develop accountancy expertise in Africa and Asia

    The UK will help improve financial management and investment climates of developing countries by sharing British expertise and international best practice.

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

  • Annual Human Rights and Democracy Report 2013

    Foreign Secretary William Hague launched the 2013 Foreign & Commonwealth Office Report on Human Rights and Democracy.

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

  • DFID response to IDC report on disability and development

    Lynne Featherstone responds to the report published by the International Development Committee on disability and development.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Israeli Minister for International Relations

    Foreign Secretary discusses Middle East Peace Process and Iran nuclear negotiations with Israeli Minister for International Relations.

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

  • JPMorgan Chase, DFID and CDC announce $20 million combined investment in Novastar Ventures

    JPMorgan Chase and DFID will invest in promising businesses in East Africa to kick start growth across the region.

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned about situation in eastern Ukraine

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has expressed grave concern about Crimea and recent events in the east of Ukraine.

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

  • UK support for the Solomon Islands following flash flooding

    Aid to provide at least 3,500 people with temporary shelters, blankets, clean water, kitchen sets and hygiene kits to help stave off disease.

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

  • Speech by Alan Duncan at the UK launch of the Global Monitoring Report

    Minister of State highlights the importance of education, especially for girls living in developing countries in taking control of their futures.

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

  • Speech by Justine Greening to NIDOS #Scotland2015 conference

    International Development Secretary sets out post 2015 agenda and why Scotland can be proud of the immense contribution made with, and through, DFID.

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

  • Greening: United we have the greatest impact on world poverty

    Development Secretary praises Scottish NGOs and recognises commitment of DFID staff based in East Kilbride.

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

  • UK warns more must be done to alleviate humanitarian crisis in CAR

    Britain provides seeds, farming tools and protection for people affected by the crisis.

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