International Development Secretary Priti Patel said:
Department For International Development
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Tuesday, 31 October 2017
The UK has today secured important progress at the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) meetings in Paris.
Wednesday, 18 October 2017
Statement from International Development Secretary Priti Patel on Anti-Slavery Day
Friday, 08 September 2017
International Development Secretary condemns the violence in Burma and announces £5 million to provide vital assistance.
Friday, 01 September 2017
The UK has stepped up its support for communities worst affected by flooding in Nepal, and continues to provide assistance in Bangladesh.
Thursday, 03 August 2017
The International Development Secretary's opinion editorial on the i newspaper highlighting the UK leadership and calling on the international community to step up efforts to help people in drought-hit East Africa.
Tuesday, 11 July 2017
The UK hosted a major international summit on family planning, in partnership with UN Population Fund and the Gates Foundation.
Tuesday, 11 July 2017
International Development Secretary comments on the liberation of Mosul, following the Iraqi Prime Minister's formal declaration.
Thursday, 29 June 2017
Family planning champions to discuss commitments to increase access to family planning services for world's poorest girls and women.
Wednesday, 21 June 2017
On Friday, the Prime Minister will announce new UK efforts to tackle the deadly migration crisis in the Central Mediterranean.
Saturday, 17 June 2017
Seven individuals named on the Queen’s Birthday Honours list have been recognised for their work at the Department for International Development.
Tuesday, 21 February 2017
Statement from International Development Secretary Priti Patel and summary of how UK aid is already helping.
Tuesday, 14 February 2017
International Development Minister James Wharton reinforces the UK’s commitment to the people of South Sudan suffering from severe drought and conflict, and reiterates urgent need for peace.
Thursday, 02 February 2017
International Development Secretary Priti Patel visits Somalia to urge partners to deliver assistance to save lives and avert a famine.
Friday, 06 January 2017
Update on DFID’s partnership with Girl Effect.
Saturday, 03 December 2016
International Development Minister Rory Stewart announces new support during Iraq visit
Saturday, 03 December 2016
International Development Secretary announces new focus on disability on International Day for People with Disabilities
Saturday, 03 December 2016
International Development Secretary announces new focus on disability on International Day for People with Disabilities
Friday, 02 December 2016
Priti Patel has announced investments to protect refugees at risk of being trafficked in the Mediterranean region will be doubled.
Tuesday, 29 November 2016
International Development Secretary Priti Patel presents Bill to Parliament to ensure UK can continue to create more jobs and boost economic growth in the poorest countries.
Sunday, 27 November 2016
Britain is stepping up its efforts as a global leader in the fight to eradicate violence against women and girls, announced Priti Patel.
Monday, 21 November 2016
International Development Minister James Wharton returns from the DRC where he urged timely elections for the first ever peaceful transition of power.
Sunday, 20 November 2016
The International Development Secretary responds to reports that there are no functioning hospitals in Eastern Aleppo
Tuesday, 15 November 2016
International Development Minister James Wharton has completed his first visit to Malawi to see how UK aid is supporting hundreds of thousands of people during a prolonged food crisis.
Friday, 11 November 2016
Statement from the International Development Secretary paying tribute to service men and women, past and present.
Thursday, 10 November 2016
UK support will help develop resilient health systems, improve education and increase access to clean water and electricity.
Wednesday, 26 October 2016
Humanitarian responses, infectious diseases and tackling child exploitation will be the focus of UK investment in research.
Tuesday, 25 October 2016
International Development Secretary Priti Patel pledges more help to create jobs, build livelihoods and support the poorest people in Africa to work their way out of poverty, during visit to Kenya.
Sunday, 23 October 2016
New support will improve living conditions in camps and informal settlements across northern Iraq
Thursday, 20 October 2016
International Development Secretary Priti Patel welcomed the UAE’s humanitarian assistance for some of the world's biggest challenges.
Sunday, 16 October 2016
UK will prioritise ending modern slavery and child exploitation around the world.
Sunday, 16 October 2016
International Development Secretary commits new support
Friday, 07 October 2016
The UK is committing up to £5 million of initial support to help thousands of people in Haiti affected by Hurricane Matthew, Priti Patel announced today.
Friday, 07 October 2016
The world’s poorest people will continue to be blocked from opportunities for jobs and wealth creation unless the World Bank radically reforms, International Development Secretary Priti Patel will say in Washington DC this weekend.
Wednesday, 05 October 2016
UK sends out humanitarian experts to help those affected by Hurricane Matthew in the Caribbean.
Sunday, 02 October 2016
International Development Secretary Priti Patel announced today new UK assistance to Afghanistan.
Thursday, 29 September 2016
International Development Minister James Wharton returns from his first visit to Rwanda, where he saw the life-changing impact of UK aid.
Thursday, 22 September 2016
International Development Secretary announces new programme to empower women in business supply chains.
Saturday, 17 September 2016
Investment made alongside targets to ensure maximum impact
Thursday, 08 September 2016
Rory Stewart visits Burma, Bangladesh, Nepal and Afghanistan on first trip to the region since becoming International Development Minister.
Tuesday, 06 September 2016
Secretary of State for International Development, Priti Patel, pledges support for Dr Jim Yong Kim’s candidacy for World Bank president.
Monday, 05 September 2016
International Development Minister James Wharton has returned from his first visit to Nigeria.
Friday, 19 August 2016
International Development Minister Rory Stewart offers thanks to humanitarian workers.
Monday, 15 August 2016
International Development Minister James Wharton highlighted UK’s strong partnership with Kenya and impact of UK aid in first official visit.
Monday, 15 August 2016
International Development Secretary visits India for the first time in her new role.
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