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  • MDG 3 - Education for all in The Gambia

    The Gambia has worked directly to address gender disparity in education, particularly in poor rural communities.

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  • A passion for education

    How UK aid is changing lives by getting more girls into school

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  • MDG 5 - Driving down maternal mortality in Nepal

    Nepal is on track for MDG 5. Childbirth is no longer the leading cause of death among women of reproductive age.

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  • MDG 7 - Household loans for rural water supply and sanitation in Vietnam

    Vietnam has successfully achieved MDG 7 Target 7C, according to the most recent World Health Organization/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Report (2010). Vietnam has also made progress towards its own more challenging sector targets.

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  • MDG 8 - The GAVI Alliance saves children's lives through vaccines

    The GAVI Alliance, a global effort to bring new vaccines to the developing world, brings together diverse partners, leverages huge levels of resources, and saves millions of lives.

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  • MDG 6 - Bringing care to communities in Ethiopia

    An innovative health workers’ scheme has completely transformed the face of health care across rural Ethiopia.

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  • Lessons learnt since 9/11

    During a visit to the US the Home Secretary gave a speech to the Council on Foreign Relations.

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

  • The HSE and Wales Office confirm procedure for Gleision Colliery investigation

    Following the tragic incident at Gleision Colliery on Thursday 15th September an investigation is now underway. The Wales Office is the central…

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

  • Bob Neill responds to Telegraph article on planning

    Bob Neill responds to a Telegraph article that claims planners are already approving developments in line with the draft National Planning Policy…

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

  • FirstBuy already helping our military families

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today congratulated the first member of the Armed Forces to benefit from the Government’s FirstBuy scheme …

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

  • Open House London weekend

    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office will be throwing open its doors as part of the Open House London architectural festival on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 September.

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

  • Climate change and the Commonwealth: building global resilience

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has spoken about the Commonwealth’s unique role in tackling climate change.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister extremely concerned by situation in Yemen

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt said that the UK is working with all sides and diplomatic allies to ensure the political crisis in Yemen is resolved as soon as possible.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Foreign Secretary pledges continued support for Syrian people

    Six months into the peaceful protests across Syria, Foreign Secretary William Hague has pledged continued support for the Syrian people.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement following UN Security Council's resolution vote on Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "Today's votes show the international community's recognition of and confidence in the new Libyan authorities."

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

  • Merlin helicopter bound for Middle East operations

    A Merlin helicopter from 829 Naval Air Squadron, based at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose, is on board HMS Somerset bound for maritime security operations in the Middle East.

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

  • RAF conducts precision strikes over Libya

    Royal Air Force aircraft have conducted further long range precision strikes against Sebha, under the aegis of the NATO-led Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR, as well as continued attacks on Gaddafi's forces around Sirte.

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

  • Public urged not to send Xmas mail to theatre

    Generous members of the public who show their support for the Armed Forces by sending welfare parcels to Afghanistan are being urged to stop and think and consider alternative and more effective ways they can back the troops…

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

  • IED Search Teams honoured with new badge

    A new Search badge has been created to pay tribute to the brave Service personnel of the High Assurance Search Teams who search for and isolate improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Afghanistan.

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