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In Iraq
  • Press briefing: afternoon 19 June 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the EU, Recall Bill, Iraq and passports.

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

  • David Cameron and NATO Secretary General press conference

    David Cameron and Anders Fogh Rasmussen held a press conference on the NATO Summit Wales 2014.

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

  • Iraq: meeting of National Security Council

    Today’s discussion focused on the grave situation in Iraq and the impact of the conflict on domestic security here in Britain.

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

  • Additional UK support for Iraqis in need

    UK humanitarian support for Iraq now stands at £5 million.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Iraq and Ending Sexual Violence Summit

    Foreign Secretary William Hague gives statement to Parliament on Iraq and Ending Sexual Violence Summit.

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

  • Foreign Secretary congratulates re-elected President of Colombia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague congratulates His Excellency Juan Manuel Santos Calderón on winning the Colombian Presidential elections.

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

  • UK visa services in Baghdad and Basra temporarily suspended

    UK visa services in Baghdad and Basra have been temporarily suspended for operational reasons.

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

  • UK to provide humanitarian support to Iraqi civilians

    Britain will provide an initial £3 million of emergency humanitarian assistance to help civilians fleeing the ISIS advance in Northern Iraq

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

  • Foreign Secretary urges Iraqi leaders to unite in fight against terror group

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has urged Iraqis to set aside their differences and unite to defeat terrorism in their country.

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

  • Minister for Middle East Hugh Robertson meets Iraqi Foreign Minister

    Hugh Robertson says UK supports Iraqi struggle against terrorism and urges leaders to unite country.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns attacks in Mosul

    Hugh Robertson condemns attacks in Mosul and calls for new government to address causes of insecurity in Iraq.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Kurdistan Regional Government PM to UK

    Foreign Secretary welcomes Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Barzani to London, on his first official visit to the UK.

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

  • Statement on ICC preliminary examination into Iraq allegations

    The International Criminal Court is looking at allegations of historic detainee abuse in Iraq. Attorney General responds for the government.

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

  • Foreign Secretary congratulates Iraqi people on voting in national elections

    Foreign Secretary congratulates Iraq on holding elections and stresses importance of an inclusive political process.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns attacks ahead of elections in Iraq

    Hugh Robertson condemns attacks on Iraqi polling stations and calls for elections to be inclusive.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report for 2013 published

    The Foreign Secretary today launched the 2013 Human Rights report setting out the steps taken to promote and protect human rights in 2013.

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

  • Violence in Anbar province

    British Chargé D’Affaires expresses concern about violence in Anbar province and calls on Government of Iraq to ensure protection of civilians.

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

  • Chevening Scholarship places in developing countries tripled for 2015/16

    The Budget announced on 19 March included a tripling of Chevening places in developing countries for the 2015-16 academic year.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister offers support for Iraqi Parliamentary elections

    Hugh Robertson calls for free elections in Iraq, and recognises vital role of Independent High Electoral Commission.

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

  • Fee reduction makes it cheaper to obtain a UK visa

    From 26 March 2014 there will be a large reduction in the cost of applying in Iraq for a UK visa. The fee will reduce from the current amount of $400 to $97. This is a reduction of 76 percent.

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