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From Closed organisation: Department for International Development (DFID)
  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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  • 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