Stars press PM and chancellor on aid
News Article 2 June 2004
The prime minister and chancellor have received an open letter from celebrity campaigners calling for an urgent increase in overseas aid.
Benn warns of 'desperate' situation in Sudan
News Article 31 May 2004
Ahead of a visit to the country, Hilary Benn has warned that the situation in Sudan is desperately serious.
Gap years should 'change the world', says Brown
Press Review 18 May 2004
Young people from poor backgrounds should receive public money to take gap years in Britain and abroad and "change the world", Gordon Brown said yesterday.
Hilary Benn MP - International development secretary
Interview 14 May 2004
Hilary Benn discusses the challenges facing Africa and the government's new commission for the continent.
Cook issues aid warning
Press Review 10 May 2004
Robin Cook has seized on a report from Christian Aid to warn that Britain's reputation on overseas aid has been undermined by the war on terror.
PM hosts African aid summit
Press Review 4 May 2004
The prime minister is today hosting the first meeting of his Commission for Africa.
PM highlights Africa's plight
News Article 4 May 2004
Tony Blair has promised real action on Africa after hosting the first session of the commission established to examine ways of combating poverty in the continent.
Hilary Benn: The work of the Commission for Africa
Topical Comment 4 May 2004
Peers call for new EU development drive
News Article 29 April 2004
Further reform of the EU’s development aid programme is essential if money is to get through to the world's poorest countries, a committee of peers has concluded.
UK accused over sanitation pledges
Press Review 19 April 2004
The government will today be singled out for particular criticism for failing to honour its commitments on drinking water and sanitation.
Britain urged to back up Brown pledge
News Article 8 April 2004
The chancellor has been urged to confirm commitments to eradicating international poverty with a clear timetable.
Benn commemorates Rwanda dead
News Article 7 April 2004
The international development secretary has marked the 10th anniversary of the beginning of the genocide in
