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  • Actions to counter ISIL

    The UK government sets out the actions it is taking to counter ISIL (also referred to as ISIS).

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

  • Intervention at the IISS Summit in Manama

    Foreign Secretary speaking on the tenth anniversary of the Manama dialogue.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Baghdad-Erbil agreement

    Philip Hammond welcomes agreement between Iraqi and Kurdistan Regional governments on oil exports and revenue sharing.

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

  • UK steps up support for Iraqis facing freezing winter

    New support will ensure thousands of families can survive the first winter since being forced to flee their homes.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns terrorist attack in Erbil

    Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood condemns terrorist attack in Erbil and offers continued UK support to the Iraqi people

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

  • UK welcomes Iraq/Kurdistan Regional Government budget deal

    FCO Minister Tobias Ellwood welcomes new budget deal as first step towards negotiating a solution to the issue of federal budget allocations

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

  • UK to provide further support to forces fighting ISIL

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced that the UK plans to offer Iraqi forces more training.

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

  • UK Ambassador to Iraq condemns ISIL murders in Anbar province

    Statement from Ambassador Frank Baker following killing of Sunni tribesmen.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets General John Allen

    Foreign Secretary meets General Allen to discuss the international coalition’s response to the threat of ISIL.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes appointment of new Iraqi Ministers

    Philip Hammond has welcomed the Iraqi government’s vital appointment of new Interior and Defence Ministers.

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

  • UK deploys Reaper to the Middle East

    The Defence Secretary has announced that UK Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) will be deployed in the efforts to combat ISIL.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces UK funded training to support Kurdish fighters

    The UK has announced that it is funding state of the art bomb disposal training to assist the Kurdistan Region of Iraq’s Peshmerga forces in their frontline battle against ISIL.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Iraq to discuss ISIL

    During his visit, Philip Hammond will hold meetings with Iraq’s political leaders to discuss the threat from ISIL and the international response.

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

  • RAF Tornados' air strikes in Iraq

    Tornado GR4 aircraft have completed another round of air strikes in Iraq overnight.

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses ISIL with Iraqi Vice President

    Philip Hammond meets Iraqi Vice President Allawi, discusses co-operation against ISIL & urges formation of full government.

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

  • UK and Canada respond to sexual violence by ISIL in Iraq

    UK and Canada announce joint mission to Iraq to support survivors of sexual violence by ISIL.

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

  • Eid message from Justine Greening

    The International Development Secretary wishes Muslims a happy Eid

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

  • Further air strikes in Iraq

    Tornados continue to provide vital air support to Kurdish forces in Iraq.

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

  • Third air strike in Iraq

    Tornados have been assisting Kurdish forces engaged in combat with ISIL.

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

  • RAF Tornados' second air strikes in Iraq

    Tornado GR4 aircraft from RAF Akrotiri have completed a second round of air strikes in Iraq overnight.

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