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  • New board appointment at DFID

    Richard Keys has been appointed as a non-executive board member and Chair of the Audit Committee at DFID.

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

  • UK aid committed to prevent deaths from Malaria in Africa

    UK support in Mozambique leads to 40% fall in malaria related deaths. Further 5 million bed nets to be distributed in Uganda.

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

  • Military working dogs deploy to Afghanistan

    Soldiers from 104 Military Working Dog Unit and their canine partners are this week deploying to Afghanistan on Operation Herrick 18.

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

  • Falkland Islands vote to remain British Overseas Territory

    The people of the Falkland Islands have voted overwhelmingly to keep their current status as a British Overseas Territory.

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

  • The UK and Romania: Strategic partners in the EU and around the world

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington spoke about Britain's relationship with Romania and the economic and security challenges they face.

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

  • Commonwealth Day 2013 in Brunei Darussalam: Youth, Education and Enterprise

    On 11 March, the Australian and British High Commissioners co-hosted a reception at the Legislative Council to mark Commonwealth Day 2013.

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

  • Statement from the family of Brendan Vaughan

    Following recent events in Nigeria, the family of Brendan Vaughan have issued the following statement.

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

  • Joint Bahrain-UK Statement on Inaugural Meeting of Joint Working Group

    During his visit to Bahrain, FCO Minister Alistair Burt took part in the inaugural meeting of the UK-Bahrain Joint Working Group.

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

  • Army captain locates mother after 27 years apart

    After years of searching for her long-lost mother, an Army officer currently based in Afghanistan has finally found her.

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

  • Investing in growth: How DFID works in new and emerging markets

    Justine Greening's speech at the London Stock Exchange on economic growth and the role of business in international development.

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

  • End aid dependency through jobs

    British businesses have a key role to play in the economic development of low income countries, says International Development Secretary

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

  • Her Majesty The Queen's Commonwealth Day message 2013

    Delivery of Commonwealth Day message.

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

  • Press briefing - morning 11 March 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the budget, Leveson, Scottish Independence, meeting with Enda Kenny, the Falkland Islands and mansion tax.

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

  • Minister for Africa comments on Kenyan election results

    Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds has congratulated the people of Kenya on their elections.

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

  • Baroness Warsi Celebrates Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

    Baroness Warsi spoke at the Afghanistan Embassy on International Women's day.

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

  • Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative reaches the Colosseum

    The Embassy in Italy raising awareness of UK’s Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative by projecting images onto the Colosseum.

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

  • Baroness Warsi statement for International Women’s Day

    On International Women’s Day, Baroness Warsi affirms continued commitment for work to empower women and girls.

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

  • Foreign Secretary Meets Turkish Foreign Minister Davutoğlu

    William Hague met Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmet Davutoğlu and discussed bilateral relations and regional security issues.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Yemeni plan for elections in 2014

    At Friends of Yemen in London, UK announces £11.4 million to support elections and National Dialogue in Yemen.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister reaffirms UK commitment during visit to Afghanistan

    Baroness Warsi was in Afghanistan this week for talks covering progress on transition, reconciliation, 2014 elections and women’s rights.

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