World News 1: Minister seeks to restore UK’s reputation on global development

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NGOs say Andrew Mitchell is right to focus on long-term partnerships but cuts to aid budget must be reversedAndrew Mitchell, the development minister, will try to rescue Britain’s soft power reputation by vowing to put poverty alleviation, climate change and long-term partnerships for development at the centre of a new British offer.In a speech to Chatham House on Thursday he will also rebrand UKAid as UK International Development, a rephrasing designed to show that the UK does...

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