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From Department for International Development (DFID)
From The Rt Hon Justine Greening
  • Britain sends relief supplies to Vanuatu

    A Royal Air Force C-17 transport plane has departed for Vanuatu

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

  • UK provides emergency assistance in wake of Cyclone Pam

    Britain provides humanitarian aid to assist recovery efforts

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

  • Fourth anniversary of Syria crisis

    Statement from International Development Secretary on the four year anniversary of the conflict in Syria

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

  • British school teachers visit Jordan

    Teachers from the UK travelled to Zaatari camp this week to visit staff and pupils affected by the Syria conflict.

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

  • 13 years of UK military operations in Afghanistan commemorated

    A service to mark 13 years of UK military operations in Afghanistan took place at St Paul’s Cathedral today (Friday, 13 March).

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

  • UK matches Red Nose Day funds raised by UK schools

    The UK will match up to £10 million raised by school children to help Comic Relief transform the lives of children.

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

  • Ebola outbreak: An update on the UK's response in West Africa

    Development Secretary Justine Greening gave an update to the House of Commons on Britain's work to beat Ebola in Sierra Leone and beyond.

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

  • Justine Greening: International activism for girls and women

    The International Development Secretary calls on activists to continue the fight for women’s rights and to help build a world where every girl can reach her potential.

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

  • Greening: Britain's Ebola response has saved thousands of lives but mission not over yet

    International Development Secretary Justine Greening says Britain will stay the course in Sierra Leone until the job is done.

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

  • British surgeons saving lives in Gaza 6 months after ceasefire

    UK-funded NHS surgeons have been treating war-wounded patients in Gaza since the ceasefire was agreed.

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

  • Justine Greening: Global Law Summit

    How DFID is promoting the rule of law, property rights, access to justice and good governance in the countries we work in.

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

  • £15m British boost for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine

    Britain will release £15 million in emergency assistance to provide food, blankets, emergency shelter and basic medical supplies to vulnerable and displaced Ukrainians, Prime Minister David Cameron announced today.

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

  • UK steps up support to victims of Malawi floods

    UK to provide more food, blankets and essential supplies for the thousands of people who have lost their homes due to the floods in Malawi.

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

  • Greening: Britain stands shoulder to shoulder with Jordan as UK pledges new support for Syria crisis

    International Development Secretary announces additional £100 million assistance during visit to Zaatari refugee camp with Prince of Wales.

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

  • New deal to help businesses bounce back from Ebola in Sierra Leone

    The UK has backed a deal to help businesses in Sierra Leone who have been hit hard by the economic impact of the Ebola outbreak.

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

  • Justine Greening: Education World Forum

    The International Development Secretary calls for greater global commitment on education at the Education World Forum evening reception.

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

  • Over 70 NHS heroes fighting Ebola this Christmas

    British medics are being thanked for their work to defeat the disease in Sierra Leone.

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

  • Greening: New UK support for child victims of Ebola

    During a visit to Sierra Leone Justine Greening announced new support for children affected by Ebola.

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

  • New UK Ebola centres and labs in Sierra Leone

    Five more Ebola treatment centres have been completed and handed over to the charities who will run them.

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

  • Second cohort of NHS volunteers gear up to fight Ebola in West Africa

    Britain is leading the international response in Sierra Leone and these NHS heroes have a key role to play.

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