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From Minister of State for International Development
  • Swayne: return to status quo in Gaza not an option

    International community cannot continue to pick up the pieces in Gaza indefinitely, warns International Development Minister Desmond Swayne, as he sets out new UK support.

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

  • Boost for Burma with new UK funding

    Desmond Swayne announces new funding for Burma while on a visit to the country

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

  • Funding boost for humanitarian workers on World Humanitarian Day

    The UK is providing more than £1 million to improve the personal safety of humanitarian workers who put themselves at risk to help others, International Development Minister Desmond Swayne announced today.

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

  • COBR meeting on Iraq: 18 August 2014

    The Foreign Secretary chaired a meeting of COBR today (18 August 2014) to discuss the situation in Iraq.

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

  • COBR meeting on Iraq: 15 August 2014

    The Defence Secretary chaired a meeting of COBR to discuss the latest situation in Iraq.

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

  • COBR meeting on Iraq: 13 August 2014

    The Prime Minister chaired a COBR meeting on the situation in Iraq and spoke to the Iraqi Prime Minister designate, Dr Haider Al-Abadi.

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

  • Alan Duncan urges young Scots to join fight against poverty

    International Development Minister Alan Duncan is calling on young people across Scotland to join the global fight against poverty.

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

  • British business must do 'everything it can' to improve working conditions in Bangladesh

    One year on from the Rana Plaza tragedy, the UK continues to help British retailers source their clothes from safety-inspected factories.

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

  • Rana Plaza: one year on - UK aid to improve Bangladesh’s garment sector

    The UK has ramped up efforts to improve safety and working conditions in Bangladesh’s garment sector since the Rana Plaza disaster in April 2013.

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

  • UK support for the Solomon Islands following flash flooding

    Aid to provide at least 3,500 people with temporary shelters, blankets, clean water, kitchen sets and hygiene kits to help stave off disease.

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

  • Speech by Alan Duncan at the UK launch of the Global Monitoring Report

    Minister of State highlights the importance of education, especially for girls living in developing countries in taking control of their futures.

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

  • New support to Gurkha heartlands

    Britain will provide clean water and sanitation to retired Gurkha soldiers, their families and communities in Nepal.

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

  • UK steps up support for vulnerable Syrians in Jordan

    International Development Minister, Alan Duncan MP, outlines more details of how UK aid will help tens of thousands of refugees

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

  • New numbers for displaced people inside Syria

    Statement from International Development Minister Alan Duncan on new UN figures for numbers affected inside Syria by the crisis

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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

  • UK support for Palestinians made refugees twice over by Syria crisis

    Support from the UK will help Palestinian refugees both inside Syria and who have fled to neighbouring countries.

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

  • DFID ranking in the Times’ list of Top 100 Graduate Employers

    DFID improves ranking to 59th place in this year's Top 100 Graduate Employers list published by the Times.

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

  • British Minister calls on international community to work together to tackle Burma’s forgotten crises

    UK humanitarian support is making a difference in Burma but more needs to be done by the international community

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

  • New UK and UAE partnership for Syrian refugee camp

    A new joint UK-UAE programme will make sure Syrian refugee children can access basic education.

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

  • UK to act on safety standards for workers in Bangladesh

    Minister meets survivors of factory collapse; announces UK support to improve workers' conditions.

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