Archived government news
November 2017
Statement from International Development Secretary Priti Patel Monday, 06 November 2017
October 2017
UK leadership secures vital progress to modernise international aid rules Tuesday, 31 October 2017
Anti-Slavery Day 2017 Wednesday, 18 October 2017
September 2017
Violence in Burma: statement from Priti Patel Friday, 08 September 2017
UK aid support to victims of devastating floods in South Asia Friday, 01 September 2017
August 2017
Priti Patel: taxpayers’ money is making the difference between life and dea… Thursday, 03 August 2017
July 2017
Family Planning Summit 2017 Tuesday, 11 July 2017
Priti Patel statement on the liberation of Mosul Tuesday, 11 July 2017
June 2017
UK co-hosts international Family Planning Summit Thursday, 29 June 2017
UK tackles deadly migration crisis in Central Mediterranean Wednesday, 21 June 2017
DFID staff recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours Saturday, 17 June 2017
February 2017
Famine in South Sudan Tuesday, 21 February 2017
Minister Wharton emphasises need for peace in South Sudan Tuesday, 14 February 2017
UK scales up humanitarian relief efforts in Somalia Thursday, 02 February 2017
January 2017
Update on DFID’s partnership with Girl Effect Friday, 06 January 2017
December 2016
New UK support for people of Mosul as Iraq winter sets in Saturday, 03 December 2016
UK to make disability a global priority Saturday, 03 December 2016
New UK action against modern slavery protects women at risk from traffickin… Friday, 02 December 2016
November 2016
UK to create more jobs in poorest countries through new CDC Bill Tuesday, 29 November 2016
New support boosts Britain’s lead in global drive to tackle violence agains… Sunday, 27 November 2016
Wharton: UK reiterates its commitment to the DRC Monday, 21 November 2016
Priti Patel statement on bombardment of Aleppo Sunday, 20 November 2016
UK reinforces strong historic ties to Malawi Tuesday, 15 November 2016
Priti Patel honours our Armed Forces on Armistice Day Friday, 11 November 2016
UK stands by Sierra Leone on first anniversary of the end of Ebola Thursday, 10 November 2016
October 2016
UK to focus innovation and research on tackling global challenges Wednesday, 26 October 2016
New UK support for jobs, trade and investment to boost economic development… Tuesday, 25 October 2016
UK pledges medical aid and supplies for Mosul Sunday, 23 October 2016
UK welcomes UAE’s support on tackling global challenges Thursday, 20 October 2016
UK steps up support to end modern slavery and child exploitation globally Sunday, 16 October 2016
UK tackles threat of major cholera spike in the wake of Hurricane Matthew Sunday, 16 October 2016
UK provides support and expertise to help victims of Hurricane Matthew Friday, 07 October 2016
UK challenges World Bank to work smarter and harder to end aid dependency Friday, 07 October 2016
British experts sent to help victims of Hurricane Matthew Wednesday, 05 October 2016
UK sets out long-term support for stable, secure and prosperous Afghanistan… Sunday, 02 October 2016
September 2016
Minister Wharton hails UK’s strong partnership with Rwanda Thursday, 29 September 2016
UK and private sector to help the world’s poorest women into better jobs Thursday, 22 September 2016
Lifesaving UK investment in Global Fund announced Saturday, 17 September 2016
International Development Minister Rory Stewart concludes Asia visit to pro… Thursday, 08 September 2016
UK supports Dr Kim’s World Bank presidential bid Tuesday, 06 September 2016
Minister Wharton emphasises Britain’s support in Nigeria Monday, 05 September 2016
August 2016
World Humanitarian Day: UK commends extraordinary bravery and service aroun… Friday, 19 August 2016
Wharton: UK-Kenya partnership thrives Monday, 15 August 2016
Priti Patel hails strategic partnership between the UK and India Monday, 15 August 2016
UK welcomes its 2016 youth delegates to the United Nations on International… Friday, 12 August 2016
July 2016
New ministerial team Monday, 18 July 2016
DFID commitment to Information Management Assessment Friday, 08 July 2016
World Food Prize 2016 awarded to DFID-funded scientists Monday, 04 July 2016
June 2016
Girls' Education Forum 2016 Thursday, 30 June 2016
DFID celebrates London Pride 2016 Saturday, 25 June 2016
Greening: Syrian regime must make good on aid promises Friday, 10 June 2016
May 2016
UK at forefront of energy and climate issues in Africa Thursday, 26 May 2016
UK leads new approach to prevent and respond to crises at the first-ever Wo… Tuesday, 24 May 2016
How do we reach gender equality, Justine Greening asks Manchester students Friday, 20 May 2016
DFID flies the rainbow flag Tuesday, 17 May 2016
Hurd: UK aid helping Sierra Leone move beyond Ebola Thursday, 12 May 2016
April 2016
DFID Minister of State meets first ever female Nepali Speaker Wednesday, 20 April 2016
March 2016
Nepal Girl Summit Wednesday, 23 March 2016
Sport Relief 2016 Friday, 18 March 2016
Greening: UN panel ‘major step' towards closing gender gap Tuesday, 15 March 2016
Justine Greening calls for more women to run for office Friday, 11 March 2016
Justine Greening: UK will match fund CARE International campaign Sunday, 06 March 2016
Justine Greening visits Mary’s Meals to announce UK aid match funding Thursday, 03 March 2016
February 2016
Changes to official aid rules Friday, 19 February 2016
January 2016
Justine Greening: no Syrian child should miss out on an education Sunday, 31 January 2016
Greening: new aid for Yemen Monday, 25 January 2016
The Ross Fund - Combatting the world's most serious diseases Monday, 25 January 2016
Justine Greening joins first UN panel to boost economic opportunities for w… Thursday, 21 January 2016
The end of the Ebola outbreak Thursday, 14 January 2016
December 2015
Ensuring people with disabilities are not invisible Thursday, 03 December 2015
November 2015
South Sudan: British minister arrives to discuss humanitarian aid Wednesday, 18 November 2015
UK aid for Turkey to help address impact of the Syria conflict Friday, 13 November 2015
Minister of State Desmond Swayne visit to Ukraine Friday, 13 November 2015
UK-India Statement of Intent on Partnership for Cooperation in Third Countr… Friday, 13 November 2015
New funds to help tackle causes of migration Thursday, 12 November 2015
The end of Ebola in Sierra Leone Friday, 06 November 2015
Extra UK help for refugees arriving in Western Balkans Monday, 02 November 2015
October 2015
UK and China join together to tackle extreme poverty Wednesday, 21 October 2015
Energy Africa campaign Tuesday, 20 October 2015
Preparing for El Niño Friday, 16 October 2015
International Day of the Girl 2015 Sunday, 11 October 2015
September 2015
Britain backs the Global Goals for Sustainable Development Friday, 25 September 2015
What are the Global Goals? Monday, 21 September 2015
Malaria death rates drop by 60% Thursday, 17 September 2015
UK appoints 2 youth delegates for Global Goals conferences Saturday, 12 September 2015
Justine Greening: UK aid to help Tackle Hunger during Rugby World Cup Monday, 07 September 2015
The Youth Summit: how you can get involved Wednesday, 02 September 2015
August 2015
UK support to help keep schools open for Palestinian children Wednesday, 19 August 2015
Afghan Products Exhibition in Cultural Capital, Bamiyan Monday, 17 August 2015
Putting young people at the heart of the fight against global poverty Wednesday, 12 August 2015
July 2015
Earthquake response shows the strength of 200 year relationship between Bri… Friday, 24 July 2015
Minister celebrates Scotland’s humanitarian heroes involved in Nepal earthq… Monday, 20 July 2015
Annual results of Britain's international development investment 2014-15 Thursday, 16 July 2015
Greening: FFD outcome is historic Wednesday, 15 July 2015
Greening: Tax generation key to ending poverty Wednesday, 15 July 2015
Greening: UK to stay the course in Sierra Leone Friday, 10 July 2015
March 2015
British school teachers visit Jordan Friday, 13 March 2015