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International Development Secretary Justine Greening has confirmed a third round of successful UK aid drops, including much-needed shelter, to help thousands of people on Mount Sinjar in northern Iraq.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Foreign Secretary and Australian Prime Minister discuss Ukraine and Iraq.
Statement following today's (Tuesday 12 August) COBR meeting and the Prime Minister’s phone call with Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott.
The Royal Air Force has sent Tornado aircraft from RAF Marham to support humanitarian operations in Iraq if required.
International Development Secretary Justine Greening has announced British support for charities operating in Iraq.
Further lifesaving UK aid for thousands of displaced people has been dropped by the Royal Air Force on Mount Sinjar in Northern Iraq.
Philip Hammond welcomes Dr Haider Al-Abadi’s nomination as Iraqi PM designate and calls for quick formation of inclusive government.
Officials from across Whitehall met this morning to discuss the situation in Iraq and the UK's aid response.
RAF Hercules C130s are getting desperately needed aid to Iraq.
The Foreign Secretary chaired a further meeting of COBR to discuss the situation in Iraq and the UK's response.
Prime Minister David Cameron and President Obama spoke this afternoon to discuss the situation in Iraq, Ukraine and the Middle East.
The UK is releasing an £8 million package of emergency humanitarian assistance for Iraq.
PM: "I am extremely concerned by the appalling situation in Iraq and the desperate situation facing hundreds of thousands of Iraqis."
Tobias Ellwood condemns the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant’s brutality following attacks in North West Iraq.
Tobias Ellwood condemns reported threats against Christians in Iraq and Syria.
The Prime Minister spoke to President Obama on 18 July about the MH17 disaster, Israel and Gaza and negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme.
David Cameron spoke to President Obama on 13 July 2014 on the situation in eastern Ukraine and developments in Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq.
Foreign Secretary William Hague concludes Iraq visit, welcomes convening of parliament, urges immediate formation of inclusive Iraqi government.
Foreign Secretary William Hague meets political leaders in Iraq to stress importance of political unity.
Foreign Secretary William Hague is visiting Iraq to stress the importance of political unity.
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