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  • DFID Research: The Politics of Poverty

    A new report shows how DFID-funded research is changing academic and policy thinking on governance

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  • Foreign Secretary and Baroness Warsi visit Bradford's newest mosque

    Following today's first regional Cabinet meeting in Bradford, the Foreign Secretary and Baroness Warsi visited a new mosque in Horton Park and met with a group of business leaders and university students from Bradford…

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

  • The Democratic Republic of Congo celebrates 50

    Today marks the 50th anniversary of the independence of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The UK, through its Embassy in Kinshasa has published a book to celebrate this anniversary.

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

  • Jeremy Browne meets NGO Directors to discuss human rights

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne had an introductory meeting with the directors of eight major NGOs today to discuss the coalition Government’s approach to human rights.

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

  • Prime Minister on Afghanistan

    The Prime Minister has spoken about the UK’s involvement in Afghanistan during Prime Minister’s Questions.

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

  • Afghan checkpoint named after British military policeman

    The British Army and the Afghan National Police have renamed a checkpoint in Helmand province after a military policeman who died protecting the Afghans he was mentoring there.

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

  • Malmesbury honours soldiers returning from Afghanistan

    Soldiers from 9 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) marched through Malmesbury yesterday where, in addition to receiving their Afghanistan Operational Service Medals, they were awarded the 'Freedom' of the historic W…

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

  • Young people hear why education beats poverty

    Stephen O’Brien yesterday urged young people to join the global challenge to get 72 million children from developing countries into school.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 30 June 2010

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on Office for Budget Responsibility, prison, bankers' bonuses, Iraq and Afghanistan.

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

  • DR Congo at 50: community reconstruction

    A newly built school is the pride of one remote village, thanks to DFID funding.

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  • DR Congo at 50: rebuilding roads

    DFID is working with the government of DR Congo and the World Bank on a major road building and maintenance project

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  • DR Congo at 50: improving access to clean water

    DFID is working to secure safe water supplies and improved sanitation for people on the outskirts of Kinshasa

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  • David Lidington visits Berlin

    UK Minister for Europe to call on German counterparts

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

  • UK Pavilion at Shanghai Expo wins prestigious prize

    UK Pavilion has won Royal Institute of British Architects’ Lubetkin Prize

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

  • Indian minister's visit to the UK marks a new era of enhanced partnership

    Anand Sharma met with David Cameron at Number 10 Downing Street today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's statement on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's programmes spending

    The Foreign Secretary's statement to the House of Commons on the review of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's programmes spending.

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

  • Defence Secretary's first US visit

    The key theme of discussions between Dr Liam Fox and his US counterpart Defense Secretary Robert Gates today was progress in Afghanistan. Dr…

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

  • British forces teach children in Kandahar

    The school provides the local children with formal lessons and sports activities while their parents are trading. Members of all three British…

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

  • MOD scientists honoured for counter-IED work

    Two MOD civilian scientists who have developed technology to counter the improvised explosive device threat in Afghanistan were recently honoured for their life-saving work.

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

  • Henry Bellingham welcomes Somaliland's elections

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham said 'the process has so far been peaceful, and an example of the restraint that has contributed to Somaliland's stability in recent years.'

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