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  • DFID research: Call for Funding: Research Proposals Required on Growth and Labour Markets in Low-Income Countries

    IZA/DFID Growth and Labour Markets in Low Income Countries Programme (GLM-LIC), has opened second phase of call for research proposals.

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

  • Government publishes Afghanistan progress report June 2012

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan during June.

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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 condemns 'shocking and appalling' new Syrian massacre

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the time has come for "decisive diplomatic action to bring about a peaceful end to the violence".

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

  • Containerised workshop gets the thumbs up in Afghanistan

    A portable 'garage' facility which will support Army vehicle mechanics on the front line has been successfully trialled in Afghanistan.

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

  • DSG civilians awarded for work in Afghanistan

    Civilian employees working for the Defence Support Group (DSG) have received campaign medals in recognition of the front line support they provided while on deployment at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan.

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

  • Strengthening cooperation with South East Asia

    Today the UK acceded to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation with Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).

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

  • Sweden to represent British interests in Iran

    The UK and Sweden have announced a protecting powers agreement which will allow Sweden to represent British interests in Iran.

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

  • The economy of the Maghreb

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt writes ahead of his attendance at a conference on the economy of the Maghreb.

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

  • The economy of the Maghreb: Harnessing the potential

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt spoke at a Wilton Park conference to address ways of developing the Maghreb’s economic potential and encouraging intra-regional co-operation.

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

  • 4th Mechanized Brigade to replace 12th Mechanized Brigade in Helmand

    4th Mechanized Brigade will replace 12th Mechanized Brigade in October 2012 as the lead formation of British troops in Helmand province.

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

  • British forces expand influence in Upper Gereshk

    Task Force Helmand personnel are expanding their sphere of influence in the Upper Gereshk Valley. Report by Richard Long.

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

  • Family planning: UK aid saves a woman’s life every two hours

    British aid will save the life of a woman or girl in the developing world every two hours for the next eight years.

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

  • Family planning: Historic breakthrough for 120m women

    An extraordinary global breakthrough giving access to family planning for 120 million women in the world’s poorest countries was hailed today.

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

  • Family planning: London summit, 11 July 2012

    Making lifesaving contraceptives available to an additional 120 million women and girls by 2020

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

  • DFID research: New ILRI Study Maps Hotspots of Human-Animal Infectious Diseases

    A new study maps hotspots of human-animal infectious diseases and emerging disease outbreaks.

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

  • Prime Minister's Speech on Family Planning

    Prime Minister David Cameron announces £500 million in aid at the Family Planning Summit 2012 to increase international access to contraceptives.

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

  • Family Planning Summit

    Keep up with today's announcements and reactions at the Family Planning Summit - committed to bringing access to contraceptives to women all over the world.

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

  • PM's statement on the 17th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre

    "We must never forget the act of genocide that was committed in Srebrenica, nor should it ever be denied."

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

  • Foreign Secretary reaction to sentencing of Thomas Lubanga

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the sentencing of Thomas Lubanga to 14 years is a powerful reminder that those who commit the most serious international crimes will be held accountable.

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