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  • HMS Illustrious in the Philippines

    Since arriving in the Philippines, HMS Illustrious and her 'floating warehouse' of emergency supplies have been a hub of activity.

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

  • RAF Hercules detachment hands over Philippines role

    The RAF C-130 Hercules detachment involved in humanitarian inter-island aid transport has handed over to the Philippines Air Force (PAF).

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

  • Pakistan: a safe delivery

    Community midwives trained with support from the UK are helping mothers to give birth safely and care for their newborns.

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  • World AIDS Day 2013: Transforming life in Ethiopia

    How the UK is helping people with HIV and AIDS in Ethiopia by providing support and access to treatment.

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  • UK offers lifeline as crisis worsens in Central African Republic

    UK will provide healthcare, clean water and logistical support in response to a severe escalation in the humanitarian crisis.

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

  • World AIDS Day 2013: Nick Clegg's message

    Nick Clegg, Deputy Prime Minister of the UK, gives his message for World AIDS Day 2013.

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

  • Update on the UK's response to Typhoon Haiyan

    Oral statement to Parliament by Development Secretary Justine Greening on Britain's support for the Philippines following the super typhoon.

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

  • Lynne Featherstone: The UK's contribution to the HIV response

    Speech by Lynne Featherstone, Parliamentary under Secretary of State for International Development, as the 25th World AIDS Day approaches.

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

  • Boost for development in Somaliland

    A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Government of Somaliland and its Somaliland Development Fund development partners

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

  • RAF crew saves crashed pilots in the Philippines

    An RAF C-130 Hercules crew delivering aid in the Philippines have helped save 2 helicopter pilots who crashed into the sea off Manila.

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

  • UK welcomes conclusions of UN General Assembly’s Third Committee

    FCO Minister Baroness Warsi is encouraged by progress on human rights at UN General Assembly’s 3rd Committee.

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

  • Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict

    The Foreign Secretary has announced that the UK will hold a global summit on preventing sexual violence in conflict in June 2014.

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

  • Royal Engineers provide vital skills in the Philippines

    A small team of Royal Engineers are helping the people of the Philippines rebuild their lives after the devastation caused by the typhoon.

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

  • UK boosts commitment to tackling HIV and AIDS

    UK provides additional £5 million a year as part of its commitment to 'Getting to Zero' and achieving the UN’s vision of zero new HIV infections.

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

  • UK to help girls and women access clean energy

    The UK is contributing to a global initiative to give universal access to electricity and safe cooking solutions in developing countries.

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

  • Helicopters begin delivery of aid to remote Philippine islands

    Helicopters from HMS Illustrious have begun to deliver aid, personnel and equipment to small Philippine islands devastated by the typhoon.

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

  • The Future of the West: The UK's Evolving Role in the World

    Speaking at CSIS, Ambassador Westmacott discusses the UK-US relationship and emerging global political, economic and environmental issues.

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

  • Promoting jobs, economic growth and diversification in the Overseas Territories

    UK and Overseas Territories issue communiqué following Joint Ministerial Council.

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

  • Army helicopters arrive in the Philippines

    A detachment of Army Lynx helicopters has arrived in the Philippines as part of the international disaster relief effort.

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

  • UK pre-elections boost to Afghan women voters

    The UK is providing £18.5 million in new funding to increase the involvement of Afghan women in upcoming elections and to reduce violence

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