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  • Now lifesaving British aid reaches remote islands

    Vitally needed aid supplies and medical assistance from the UK is arriving in remote areas in the Philippines that aid agencies have so far not been able to reach.

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

  • RAF delivers much needed JCBs to the Philippines

    The RAF's C-17 aircraft has arrived in the Philippines bringing much needed equipment to the typhoon-battered islands.

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

  • HMS Daring brings relief to isolated typhoon victims

    HMS Daring has arrived in Cebu today to target UK medical assistance, emergency supplies and clean water to victims of Typhoon Haiyan stranded without assistance.

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

  • Foreign Secretary pledges UK support to Philippines

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken to Philippines Secretary for Foreign Affairs Albert Ferreros Del Rosario and offered condolences.

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

  • UK to help clear landmines in Sri Lanka

    The UK Government will clear landmines and explosive remnants of war from areas of Northern Sri Lanka

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

  • Typhoon Haiyan: UK supports UN and Red Cross Disaster Appeals

    One week after Typhoon Haiyan, the UK pledges a further £30 million to support the UN and Red Cross emergency appeals for the Philippines.

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

  • RAF C-17 departs UK for the Philippines

    The C-17 aircraft left RAF Brize Norton for the Philippines to deliver emergency supplies for the Department for International Development.

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

  • Extra British military support for Philippines aid effort

    Britain is sending the aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious to speed up the distribution of aid supplies in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

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

  • Greening secures international commitment to prioritising humanitarian access and the protection of women and girls in the global response to Typhoon Haiyan

    In the first aid coordination meeting, donors agree to prioritise girls and women in the response to Typhoon Haiyan.

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

  • Greening: girls and women must be kept safe in emergencies

    Countries and humanitarian agencies meet to commit to protecting girls and women in emergencies.

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

  • Keep Her Safe: protecting girls and women in emergencies

    Secretary of State Justine Greening speech on protecting girls and women from all forms violence and abuse in emergency situations

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

  • First UK aid delivery flight arrives in Philippines

    The UK's first flight delivering urgently needed humanitarian aid has landed in the Philippines this evening.

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

  • Typhoon Haiyan: UK Government will match public donations

    The Department for International Development (DFID) will match the first £5 million donated by members of the public to the Philippines appeal.

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

  • UK medics to assist Philippines relief effort

    The British government is sending surgeons, doctors and A&E nurses to assist with recovery efforts of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.

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

  • HMS Daring deployment to boost UK response to Philippines typhoon

    Britain will deploy a Royal Navy warship and RAF military transport aircraft to help people devastated by Typhoon Haiyan.

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

  • PM phone call with President Aquino of the Philippines

    The Prime Minister called President Aquino to offer the UK’s support as the Philippines deal with the devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan.

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

  • UK humanitarian support for 500,000 affected by Philippines typhoon

    British support for those affected by Typhoon Haiyan is now underway.

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

  • New numbers for displaced people inside Syria

    Statement from International Development Minister Alan Duncan on new UN figures for numbers affected inside Syria by the crisis

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

  • UK to host event on protecting girls and women in emergencies

    DFID brings together donors, the UN and NGOs to make commitments to ensure girls and women are protected in emergencies.

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

  • UNICEF first partner in new UK drive for Syria’s children

    The government will match all public donations to UNICEF’s Syria appeal to help double the charity’s ability to support more children in need.

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