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  • New UK support to boost trade in Africa

    Britain is focussing more development assistance on trade to help developing countries move away from aid.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns attack on UN peacekeepers in Darfur

    Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds has condemned the attack on UN peacekeepers in Nyala, South Darfur and offered condolences to those affected.

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

  • The Duke of York visits troops in Helmand

    His Royal Highness The Duke of York has travelled to Afghanistan where he met with British troops serving in Helmand province.

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

  • Mosaic wins Big Society Award: 6,000 young people to be mentored this year

    The Prime Minister has presented a Big Society Award to Mosaic, a charity bridging the gap between aspiration and achievement for young people.

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

  • Reform conference on "Responsible capitalism"

    The business secretary outlines proposals to improve company transparency and boost public trust in business.

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

  • FCO Minister comments on Sudanese President’s visit to Nigeria

    Minister for Africa expresses disappointment that Nigeria has chosen to host President Al Bashir of Sudan despite ICC arrest warrants.

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

  • PM meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

    David Cameron welcomed HRH Mohammed Bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, to Downing Street.

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

  • UK to launch new drive to boost developing world trade

    The UK will improve trade deals between African countries and make it easier for businesses to sell their goods in a move to end dependency on foreign development assistance, International Development Secretary Justine Greening will announce later today.

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

  • Level 2 heatwave alert issued

    Areas around England may experience ‘heatwave’ conditions over the next few days, according to Met Office forecasts.

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  • Joint Headquarters Rheindahlen begins to say goodbye

    A series of farewell events to mark the closure of Joint Headquarters (JHQ) Rheindahlen has begun with a reception and musical ceremony.

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

  • Winner in BLOODHOUND SSC Helmet Design Competition

    “I love the bold and exciting South African theme of Dirk’s design, and the big sunrise and gemsbok adding a Northern Cape Element,”

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

  • Plans for stronger competition regime announced

    Major steps towards creating the UK’s new strengthened and streamlined competition regime have been announced.

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

  • Funding to develop collaboration between partners in Southeast Asia and UK

    The Southeast Asia Science and Innovation team is seeking applicants for Collaborative Development Awards.

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

  • Six Monthly Report to Parliament on Hong Kong

    The UK Government published its latest Six-Monthly Report to Parliament on Hong Kong covering developments from 1 January to 30 June 2013.

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

  • Cable announces proposals to radically improve company transparency and boost public trust in business

    Measures to help improve corporate transparency and strengthen director disqualification laws have been outlined.

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

  • UK backs project to end modern day slavery for girls and women

    The new Work in Freedom programme will protect those at risk of being trafficked for domestic work or garment-making in South Asia

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

  • Introducing Conflict Pool Project

    VSO Tajikistan is implementing a project for the UK government conflict pool.

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

  • DFID Research: Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation- Job opportunities

    The Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation (ESPA) Programme is currently advertising two new job vacancies

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

  • DFID Research: Taxation and livelihoods in focus

    In a new working paper the Secure Livelihoods Research Consortium and the International Centre for Tax and Development review the evidence from fragile and conflict-affected rural areas

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

  • New support to protect girls and women from ‘modern day slavery’

    International Development Minister Lynne Featherstone launches Work in Freedom initiative to help tackle labour trafficking.

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