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  • G7: Statement by David Cameron and Barack Obama

    Transcript of a press conference held on 7 June 2015, during G7 in Germany.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • G7 2015: PM press conference

    David Cameron gave a press conference at the G7 in Bavaria, Germany.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK expands training effort in Iraq to support fight against ISIL

    Prime Minister David Cameron authorises the deployment of up to 125 additional troops to join the counter-ISIL efforts in Iraq.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New UK support as UN launches Iraq appeal

    Justine Greening announces £20 million in new funding to help tens of thousands of the most vulnerable Iraqis, including women and girls.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Counter-ISIL Coalition Conference in Paris, 2 June 2015

    Foreign Secretary underlines UK contribution to efforts to defeat ISIL in Iraq and reasserts UK Government's longstanding view that Assad is an ISIL recruiting sergeant.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Global Coalition of nations unite to defeat terrorist organisation ISIL

    ISIL’s violent actions have caused humanitarian crises and human suffering. Watch our animation on the Global Coalition of 63 nations working to degrade and destroy ISIL.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Update: air strikes in Iraq

    British forces have continued to conduct air operations to assist the Iraqi government in its fight against ISIL.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FCO Minister appalled by reported murder of Yazidis

    If confirmed, reports of the murder of hundreds of Yazidis are a further sign of ISIL's utter depravity.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for the Middle East welcomes news that Iraqi forces have taken back Tikrit

    Minister Tobias Ellwood welcomes the Government of Iraq’s liberation of Tikrit and reiterates UK support for Iraq in the fight against ISIL.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK announces health surcharge

    Surcharge of £200 per year and £150 per year for students enables access to National Health Service in the same way as a permanent UK resident.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Final update of changes to birth and death registration overseas

    The fifth and final phase of the transfer to the UK, of overseas birth and death registrations of British Citizens will take place on 15 April 2015.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to the UK's visa service

    The UK government has announced a series of amendments to its immigration rules, Most of the changes will begin to come into effect in April 2015

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Fourth anniversary of Syria crisis

    Statement from International Development Secretary on the four year anniversary of the conflict in Syria

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister Ellwood condemns destruction of ancient sites in Iraq

    Minister Ellwood has condemned the destruction by ISIL of ancient sites and antiquities in Iraq.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to Secure English Language Test Providers for UK Visas

    UK Visas and Immigration is making changes to the Secure English Language Tests (SELT) required by some visa customers.

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  • PM statement on the murder of Kayla Mueller

    Prime Minister David Cameron's statement on the murder of US aid worker Kayla Mueller.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Greening: Britain stands shoulder to shoulder with Jordan as UK pledges new support for Syria crisis

    International Development Secretary announces additional £100 million assistance during visit to Zaatari refugee camp with Prince of Wales.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary hosts counter ISIL meeting in London

    21 countries gather in London for meeting of the small group of the global coalition to counter ISIL.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Helping people displaced by conflict in Iraq survive the winter

    In pictures: How humanitarian aid from the UK is helping Iraqi and Syrian people cope with freezing conditions in northern Iraq.

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  • PM meeting with Prime Minister Davutoğlu: January 2015

    The Prime Minister David Cameron welcomed Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu of Turkey to 10 Downing Street on 20 January 2015.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government