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  • HMS Illustrious takes over from HMS Daring in the Philippines

    HMS Illustrious has arrived in the Philippines to deliver humanitarian aid provided by the Department for International Development.

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

  • RAF delivers more supplies to the Philippines

    Over the weekend, an RAF C-17 Globemaster delivered further emergency supplies to the Philippine islands in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

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

  • Outcomes of the COP19 international talks on climate change

    Statement by Edward Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, on the outcomes of the COP 19, Warsaw, Poland.

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

  • Justine Greening pledges long term support during Philippines visit

    Britain will give the Philippines the long term support it needs to get back on its feet after the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan.

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

  • Double win for DFID at Civil Service Awards 2013

    DFID wins awards for operational excellence and most improved government body.

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

  • HMS Illustrious en route to the Philippines

    HMS Illustrious has today departed Singapore and is on her way to the Philippines with over 500 tonnes of disaster relief aid on board.

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

  • Celebrating World Toilet Day in the DRC

    On 19 November, the UK and its partners celebrated World Toilet Day with the launch of the second phase of the programme Village et Ecole Assainis

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

  • Global index set to boost energy investment in developing world

    Climatescope index will encourage use of clean energy and boost private investment in 55 countries.

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

  • Workshop about Maritime Search and Rescue in Uruguay

    The British Embassy in Montevideo sponsored the visit of two British experts.

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

  • Typhoon Haiyan: Greening hails range of business contributions to relief effort

    British companies support the UK’s response to Typhoon Haiyan by donating their time, cash and equipment towards the humanitarian effort.

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

  • UK military continues to deliver aid to Philippines

    A Royal Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft has flown its first missions delivering much needed humanitarian aid around the Philippines.

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

  • HMS Illustrious picks up stores for Philippines aid

    Royal Navy amphibious helicopter carrier HMS Illustrious is in Singapore taking on stores ready to render aid to the Philippines.

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

  • Lima Chamber of Commerce hosts talks on climate change

    With Peru hosting the 2014 UN Climate Summit, Peruvian companies discussed a recent study by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

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

  • Antonov-124 doubles the capacity of Cebu airport

    The Antonov-124 was chartered by the Department for International Development (DFID) to help double the capacity of the airport.

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

  • HMS Daring delivers aid to typhoon-hit island

    Royal Navy sailors are on the island of Guintacan which suffered extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure during Typhoon Haiyan.

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

  • New programme to boost students’ global awareness

    Students will learn about challenges facing the world and how to live and work in a global society.

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

  • HMS Daring provides shelter kits to Philippine islanders

    The Royal Navy has reached further Philippine islands devastated by Typhoon Haiyan, distributing humanitarian aid to desperate villagers.

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

  • UK plans major boost to tax collection in developing countries

    Britiain provides developing countries with advice to increase tax revenues following G8 commitments.

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

  • Norway, UK and USA come together to pledge approximately $280 million to sustain the world’s forests

    International partners announce fresh action to protect forests and reduce green house gas (GHG) emissions at COP 19 in Warsaw.

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

  • Arrival of C-130 aircraft to get aid to cut-off areas

    RAF C-130 aircraft lands at Cebu airport in the Philippines where it will carry aid to the hardest to reach areas.

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