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.
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.
International Development Secretary visits Bangladesh and announces extra UK support for Rohingya refugees
...131,000 people; Emergency shelter for over 130,000 people and support to make shelters more resilient to rain and heavy winds for 450,000 people as the cyclone season approaches; Access to...
Pakistan Cash Transfers
Cash transfers get aid directly to the poorest who need it most and cut out the middle man. The use of biometric technology makes this scheme in Pakistan one of the most secure payment systems for cash transfers in the world.
Aid to countries mentioned in the FCO Human Rights Report
DFID has committed to spending at least 50% of its budget in fragile states, to build stability in those countries, which is both in our national interest and critical to reducing poverty and meeting humanitarian needs.
Emergency aid to Mosul
There is positive online, broadcast and print coverage today of the UK’s commitment to sending lifesaving aid to the people of Mosul after the official liberation of the city was announced on Monday.