Boost to UK aid delivered directly into the hands of the most vulnerable Syrian refugees
There has been media coverage of an innovative UK aid programme in Lebanon which is giving a vital lifeline to Syrian refugees through small cash transfers.
DFID Media Team
BBC's day of coverage from Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh
The BBC ran a full day of live radio and TV coverage on from Cox’s Bazar on Monday 15 January.
Media coverage of Penny Mordaunt’s five pledges for UK aid
There is widespread media coverage this morning of the International Development Secretary’s five pledges for UK aid that will show taxpayers their money is not only spent well – it cannot be better spent.
Penny Mordaunt's five pledges for the future of UK aid
Britain is a development superpower. The work we do - the breadth, depth and quality of it, the soft power we wield and the contribution we make to the health, wealth and prosperity of the UK and the world - should be a source of uncontroversial national pride.
UK aid helping to prevent LGBT persecution in Uganda
...in Uganda. This programme aims to improve the treatment of and attitudes towards LGBT people. More widely the UK government has supported the removal of the draconian Ugandan legislation towards...
Daily Mail on 0.7%
Today’s Daily Mail reports the UK is one of seven nations to hit the target of spending 0.7% of national income on international development. The UK is proud to reach the 0.7% commitment - which is saving lives and making Britain safer every day.
Daily Express wrong to claim that UK aid is being used for payments to Palestinian prisoners
The Daily Express suggests UK aid is being used to fund payments from the Palestinian Authority to prisoners and their families. These claims are wrong and misleading.
The Daily Express on aid spending and the NHS
The Daily Express today published the results of a poll they conducted, which found 84% of UK taxpayers would support using the foreign aid budget to fund the NHS, adult...
UK aid and retired British Gurkhas are changing the lives of villagers in Nepal
...“Gurkhas’ strong historical and cultural ties in their home villages have helped build trust with the locals.” Sign up to receive updates to DFID in the News into your inbox...
Why spending money on family planning in developing countries benefits us all
LBC Radio presenter Nick Ferrari criticised the government for spending aid money on family planning programmes in Malawi. This is why spending money on family planning in developing countries benefits us all, including the UK.