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  • Water: DFID research finds huge reservoirs under Africa

    New research funded by UK aid has revealed huge resources of groundwater that could give millions of people safe water to drink

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

  • Water and sanitation: UK to double its support

    Britain will help more than 60 million people get access to clean drinking water and proper sanitation over the lifetime of this parliament

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

  • Press briefing - morning 20 April 2012

    The Bahrain Grand Prix, Abu Qatada, IMF Funding and Lords Reform were among topics discussed at the 10 Downing Street press briefing.

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

  • Foreign Office comments on ‘highly unfortunate’ visit by President Ahmadinejad to Abu Musa Island

    A Foreign Office spokesperson said the visit only served to make matters worse when commenting on the recent visit by Iranian President Ahmadinejad to the disputed island of Abu Musa.

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

  • Defence Secretary announces £70m for Afghan security forces

    He made the announcement at a meeting of NATO Foreign and Defence Ministers in Brussels. The funding will be kept under review and will come…

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

  • Syria: British medical aid to help thousands

    Britain will help hospitals provide trauma surgery for hundreds of Syrians injured in the conflict and medical care for thousands more.

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

  • Business with South East Asia: your views

    Foreign Secretary William Hague invites views from British businesses active in South East Asia on boosting trade.

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

  • 1 Medical Regiment receive Afghanistan medals

    Combat medics from 1 Medical Regiment have been presented with their Operational Service Medals after returning from a demanding tour in Afghanistan.

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

  • Soldier from 33 Engineer Regiment (EOD) dies of wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from 33 Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) died today, 18 April 2012, at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, from wounds su…

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

  • Foreign and Defence Secretaries attend NATO meeting in Brussels

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has announced £70 million a year funding for the Afghan National Security Forces after British combat operations end in Afghanistan in 2014.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco and Non-Resident Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania

    Mr Clive Alderton has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco and Non-Resident Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.

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

  • Putrajaya forum

    Speech by Gerald Howarth, Minister for International Security Strategy.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces concern at Argentina’s plans to nationalise YPF

    Foreign Secretary William Hague comments on the announcement that Argentina plans to nationalise part of energy company YPF.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement concerning the death of a British national in China

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on developments concerning the death of British national Neil Heywood in China in November 2011.

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

  • Newcastle gunners receive Afghanistan medals

    Members of 132 Battery, 39 Regiment Royal Artillery, recently received their Afghanistan Operational Service Medals at their Albemarle Barracks home in Newcastle upon Tyne.

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

  • Royal Gibraltar Regiment takes up ceremonial duties

    The Royal Gibraltar Regiment has left its base on the Rock to take up ceremonial duties in London.

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

  • Report: Child deaths drop by 4 million

    A new report from UNICEF and Save the Children shows development works

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

  • Nigeria: Ibori jailed in fight against corruption

    DFID is leading the process to return the millions of pounds stolen to the country’s poorest people

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

  • Andrew Mitchell: Coping with climate change and natural disasters

    Andrew Mitchell's speech held at Willis Re focussed on helping poor countries to build up their resilience to the impacts of climate change.

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

  • An 'Avon lady' of Bangladesh tells her story

    How women are transforming their lives with big business ideas

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