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International Development Minister Harriett Baldwin today announced DFID will support the training of nurses and midwives in developing countries, to improve the quality of care, keep their own patients healthy and save more lives.

International Development Secretary announces extra support to the UK’s biggest group of international development charities which will allow them to work more closely with the private sector

The International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt has reiterated the UK’s commitment to working with European partners to support the Sahel area of Africa to fight extremism and poverty, at a major conference in Brussels today.

Penny Mordaunt has written to UK charities who work overseas about tackling sexual exploitation and abuse in the aid sector.

International Development Secretary tells the international aid community to urgently stamp out sexual exploitation and abuse

The UK is driving greater transparency across the developing countries we work in to deliver greater value for money and accountability, boosting economic growth and improving the lives of poor people.

Statements from International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt and Becky's family.

UK aid has been vital in containing the deadly plague outbreak in Madagascar to stop it spreading to other countries

All parties to the conflict must continue to allow unhindered commercial and humanitarian access throughout Yemen to avert the risk of mass starvation.

Be part of the largest healthcare event in the Middle East

Dr Phil Evans and Bill Kilby recognised in the New Year Honour list

International Development Secretary Priti Patel said:

The UK has today secured important progress at the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) meetings in Paris.

Public has donated over £650,000 since the appeal was launched on 6 September and the UK government is doubling any public donations made.

UK SMEs will travel to Singapore to meet potential partners this week - and there’s a chance for you to join the next mission in 2018.

International Development Secretary condemns the violence in Burma and announces £5 million to provide vital assistance.

The UK has stepped up its support for communities worst affected by flooding in Nepal, and continues to provide assistance in Bangladesh.

A new competition for 2018 will make up to £10 million available to UK organisations to work with Chinese partners.

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.

The Armed Forces Muslim Forum and members of the Muslim community gathered for an Eid dinner on HMS President to mark the end of Ramadan.

Priti Patel meets members of 32 Engineer Regiment as they prepare to deploy in support of the UN Peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.

Minister for Africa Rory Stewart has visited Uganda to build the bilateral relationship, discuss regional challenges and see first-hand how UK aid is providing lifesaving support and hope for hundreds of thousands fleeing South Sudan’s brutal war.

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) led the open competition for funding into research into worldwide disease and infection.

The UK hosted a major international summit on family planning, in partnership with UN Population Fund and the Gates Foundation.

International Development Secretary comments on the liberation of Mosul, following the Iraqi Prime Minister's formal declaration.

UK businesses can apply for a share of £3 million to work with Chinese partners on challenges faced by cities in Guandong province.

Family planning champions to discuss commitments to increase access to family planning services for world's poorest girls and women.

On Friday, the Prime Minister will announce new UK efforts to tackle the deadly migration crisis in the Central Mediterranean.