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  • UK pledges longer term support after Typhoon Haiyan

    British support for reconstruction and recovery to help rebuild homes in the Philippines and get people back into jobs

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

  • Further UK support for Syrians hit by winter storms

    A further £30 million from the UK will help people in Syria and in Lebanon cope with the impact of winter in the region.

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

  • HMS Illustrious completes Philippines aid mission

    The Royal Navy vessel and her ship's company have completed their task supporting the post-Typhoon Haiyan relief mission.

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

  • Syrian children face third winter of misery, warns Greening

    UK allocates funding to help hundreds of thousands of Syrians, especially children, cope with the onset of winter.

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

  • Typhoon Haiyan: UK disaster response update

    The UK government's humanitarian relief effort includes food, shelter, clean water, medicine and other supplies for up to 800,000 victims.

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

  • HMS Illustrious continues Philippines aid effort

    Royal Navy amphibious helicopter carrier HMS Illustrious has nearly completed her mission in the Philippines.

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

  • 42 Commando in the Philippines

    It has been a busy week for J Company of 42 Commando Royal Marines who have been part of the disaster relief effort in the Philippines.

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

  • HMS Illustrious in the Philippines

    Since arriving in the Philippines, HMS Illustrious and her 'floating warehouse' of emergency supplies have been a hub of activity.

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

  • RAF Hercules detachment hands over Philippines role

    The RAF C-130 Hercules detachment involved in humanitarian inter-island aid transport has handed over to the Philippines Air Force (PAF).

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

  • UK offers lifeline as crisis worsens in Central African Republic

    UK will provide healthcare, clean water and logistical support in response to a severe escalation in the humanitarian crisis.

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

  • Update on the UK's response to Typhoon Haiyan

    Oral statement to Parliament by Development Secretary Justine Greening on Britain's support for the Philippines following the super typhoon.

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

  • Royal Engineers provide vital skills in the Philippines

    A small team of Royal Engineers are helping the people of the Philippines rebuild their lives after the devastation caused by the typhoon.

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

  • Helicopters begin delivery of aid to remote Philippine islands

    Helicopters from HMS Illustrious have begun to deliver aid, personnel and equipment to small Philippine islands devastated by the typhoon.

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

  • Army helicopters arrive in the Philippines

    A detachment of Army Lynx helicopters has arrived in the Philippines as part of the international disaster relief effort.

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

  • HMS Illustrious takes over from HMS Daring in the Philippines

    HMS Illustrious has arrived in the Philippines to deliver humanitarian aid provided by the Department for International Development.

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

  • RAF delivers more supplies to the Philippines

    Over the weekend, an RAF C-17 Globemaster delivered further emergency supplies to the Philippine islands in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

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

  • Justine Greening pledges long term support during Philippines visit

    Britain will give the Philippines the long term support it needs to get back on its feet after the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan.

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

  • HMS Illustrious en route to the Philippines

    HMS Illustrious has today departed Singapore and is on her way to the Philippines with over 500 tonnes of disaster relief aid on board.

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

  • Typhoon Haiyan: Greening hails range of business contributions to relief effort

    British companies support the UK’s response to Typhoon Haiyan by donating their time, cash and equipment towards the humanitarian effort.

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

  • UK military continues to deliver aid to Philippines

    A Royal Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft has flown its first missions delivering much needed humanitarian aid around the Philippines.

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