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  • UK promotes business links in east Africa to end poverty

    Britain will forge a new partnership between east Africa, leading businesses and the London Stock Exchange Group to boost development in the region.

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

  • Kosovo municipal elections largely successful

    Minister for Europe praises Kosovo’s municipal elections as broad success, but condemns violence in the north of Kosovo.

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

  • UK to host event on protecting girls and women in emergencies

    DFID brings together donors, the UN and NGOs to make commitments to ensure girls and women are protected in emergencies.

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

  • Sri Lankan arrested in Sham Wedding in England

    A 23-year-old Sri Lankan man was arrested in connection with a sham wedding at Harrow Register Office a few days ago.

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

  • British Government Minister visits Uganda

    DFID Minister Lynne Featherstone highlights the importance of disability issues in development, during four-day visit to Uganda

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

  • UNICEF first partner in new UK drive for Syria’s children

    The government will match all public donations to UNICEF’s Syria appeal to help double the charity’s ability to support more children in need.

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

  • Greening: Track UK development support impact

    New online tool launched today will help UK taxpayers track overseas development investment right down to the individual project level.

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

  • DFID Bangladesh moving to new offices to support effective delivery of UK aid

    Relocating to environment-friendly offices at the High Commission allows closer working across UK government teams and brings cost savings

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

  • New UK boost for Arab businesses

    Prime Minister David Cameron announces new support for businesses across the Middle East and North Africa at the World Islamic Economic Forum.

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

  • Lynne Featherstone: The UK’s work on human resources for health care

    Speech by Lynne Featherstone, Parliamentary under Secretary of State for International Development on the need for more skilled health workers in the world's poorest countries.

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

  • DFID Research: Assessing progress in the battle against TB

    A new report from the World Health Organisation highlights the need for continued investment into research and development of new TB vaccines

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

  • DFID Research: Socio-economic realities in conflict affected situations

    The 2013 Human Security: Humanitarian Perspectives and Responses Conference took place last week in Istanbul.

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

  • Greening warning over Bangladesh factory safety

    Momentum must not be lost in the drive to tackle poor safety and labour conditions for workers in the Bangladesh garment sector, International Development Secretary Justine Greening has warned, six months on from the Rana Pl…

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

  • Featherstone: World must wake up to 'great neglect' of disability

    Britain will spearhead a new drive to put disability at the forefront of the world's development efforts, UK international development Minister Lynne Featherstone has announced.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg met with Aung San Suu Kyi

    The Deputy Prime Minister reaffirmed the UK’s support for Burma.

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

  • International Development Secretary hails Scottish charity efforts

    Justine Greening visited Glasgow-based charity the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund.

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

  • Lynne Featherstone: Putting disability on the global agenda

    Speech by Lynne Featherstone, Parliamentary under Secretary of State for International Development, on disability and development in Entebbe, Uganda.

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

  • UK to support Aung San Suu Kyi’s work with Rangoon General Hospital

    UK government to support Aung San Suu Kyi’s plans for the renovation of Rangoon General Hospital in Burma, the Prime Minister announces

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

  • Start your career in international development

    The Department for International Development has launched its latest round of trainee adviser roles.

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

  • UK to help protect Syrian children fleeing to Iraq

    £2 million in new support from the UK will help Syrian refugees, including children, who have been forced to flee to Iraq to escape fighting

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