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  • G7 2015: PM press conference

    David Cameron gave a press conference at the G7 in Bavaria, Germany.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK expands training effort in Iraq to support fight against ISIL

    Prime Minister David Cameron authorises the deployment of up to 125 additional troops to join the counter-ISIL efforts in Iraq.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Counter-ISIL Coalition Conference in Paris, 2 June 2015

    Foreign Secretary underlines UK contribution to efforts to defeat ISIL in Iraq and reasserts UK Government's longstanding view that Assad is an ISIL recruiting sergeant.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Global Coalition of nations unite to defeat terrorist organisation ISIL

    ISIL’s violent actions have caused humanitarian crises and human suffering. Watch our animation on the Global Coalition of 63 nations working to degrade and destroy ISIL.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary condemns further Syrian barrel bomb use

    Philip Hammond condemns apparent barrel bomb attacks in Syria which have killed and injured more innocent civilians

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Minister welcomes destruction 200 tonnes of Syrian chemical stockpiles

    FCO Minister Tobias Ellwood praises UK role in “extraordinary international effort to destroy Syria’s chemical weapons programme.”

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • PM call with President Putin, 25 May 2015

    Prime Minister David Cameron spoke with President Putin about Syria and Ukraine.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • FCO Minister expresses concern for people and historic sites in Palmyra

    Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood calls ISIL presence in Palmyra a tragedy

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary: Video footage exposes Assad's lies on barrel bombs

    New video footage, filmed from inside a helicopter, shows Syrian regime aircrew lighting and dropping barrel bombs.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK deeply concerned by situation in Yarmouk refugee camp in Syria

    UK deeply concerned by situation in Yarmouk refugee camp and calls on all involved to protect civilians.

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

  • PM call with Sultan Qaboos of Oman, 3 April 2015

    The Prime Minister spoke to Sultan Qaboos of Oman on the afternoon of Friday 3 April 2015.

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

  • Baroness Anelay on conclusion of UN Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 28th Session today with important resolutions on Syria, Iran, Libya, Burma, DPRK and freedom of religion or belief

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

  • UK announces health surcharge

    Surcharge of £200 per year and £150 per year for students enables access to National Health Service in the same way as a permanent UK resident.

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

  • Minister welcomes Human Rights Council resolution condemning situation in Syria

    Foreign Office Minister highlights need to hold human rights violators to account in Syria.

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

  • Changes to the UK's visa service

    The UK government has announced a series of amendments to its immigration rules, Most of the changes will begin to come into effect in April 2015

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

  • Foreign Secretary appalled by reports of further chemical attacks in Syria

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond calls for investigation into reports of further chemical attacks in Syria.

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

  • Syria crisis: Latest updates on UK aid

    How the UK is responding to the humanitarian crisis in Syria and neighbouring countries - and how you can help.

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

  • Fourth anniversary of Syria crisis

    Statement from International Development Secretary on the four year anniversary of the conflict in Syria

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

  • British school teachers visit Jordan

    Teachers from the UK travelled to Zaatari camp this week to visit staff and pupils affected by the Syria conflict.

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

  • UK welcomes new EU Syria sanctions listings

    Foreign Secretary welcomes new Syria sanctions listings that apply further pressure on Assad’s brutal regime.

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