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The Financial Times reports on safety concerns for UK aid funded classrooms in Pakistan

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The Financial Times has published a story on safety concerns for some UK aid funded classrooms in Pakistan. DFID is making sure every school and classroom is fit for purpose, at no extra cost to the British taxpayer.  

Minister Baldwin speaks to Woman’s Hour about girls' education in South Sudan

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This morning, Minister for Africa Harriett Baldwin spoke to BBC Radio Four Woman’s Hour about the situation facing women and girls in South Sudan and explained how UK aid is helping girls in the country to stay in school and …

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

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The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting this week is the biggest summit the UK has ever hosted, bringing together leaders, foreign ministers business and civil society from across the Commonwealth to address some of the most pressing development challenges of …

UK raises its annual contribution to Global Partnership for Education by 50%

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Today, as reported across the BBC and other outlets, the International Development Secretary has announced the UK’s replenishment of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) at a conference in Dakar hosted by President Macron of France and President Macky Sall …