TGS


09 August 2014

Press release: Joint statement on the resumption of hostilities in the Gaza strip
seen at 23:30, 9 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Statement:

We are very concerned by the resumption of hostilities in the Gaza strip.

We call upon all parties immediately to return to a cease-fire. We fully support the ongoing efforts by...

News story: Heightened flood risk for the 10 and 11 August 2014
seen at 20:30, 9 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: statement from Craig Woolhouse

Craig Woolhouse, Environment Agency Flood Risk Manager, said:

Widespread heavy rain on Sunday may lead to localised surface water flooding in some parts...

News story: PM call with President Obama
seen at 20:30, 9 August in News and communications (Our copy).

A No10 spokesperson said:

On Iraq, the President set out the action that the United States is taking to alleviate the humanitarian suffering in the Sinjar area and to protect US personnel in Erbil. ...

News story: COBR meeting on Iraq
seen at 20:30, 9 August in News and communications (Our copy).

An FCO spokesperson said:

Officials from Number 10, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Department for International Development and Ministry of Defence attended along with representatives from the intelligence...

Press release: Aircraft carrying UK aid on their way to help Iraqis
seen at 20:30, 9 August in News and communications (Our copy).

International Development Secretary Justine Greening said:

Two RAF C130s are now getting desperately needed aid to those caught up in the violence in Iraq. This means help from Britain will reach ...

News story: Heightened flood risk for the 10th and 11th August 2014
seen at 18:30, 9 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: statement from Craig Woolhouse

Craig Woolhouse, Environment Agency Flood Risk Manager, said: “Widespread heavy rain on Sunday may lead to localised surface water flooding in some parts of England...

Press release: Host City Celebrations brings NATO Summit to life
seen at 09:30, 9 August in News and communications (Our copy).

On Bank Holiday Saturday (23 August) city residents will get to taste the food and drink of the Alliance’s 28 nations at a festival running along the banks of the River Usk near the Riverfront Theatre and The...

Press release: Host City Celebrations brings NATO Summit to life
seen at 02:30, 9 August in News and communications (Our copy).

On Bank Holiday Saturday (23 August) city residents will get to taste the food and drink of the Alliance’s 28 nations at a festival running along the banks of the River Usk near the Riverfront Theatre and The...

News story: UK to send NHS medics to help those injured by Gaza crisis
seen at 02:30, 9 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK, which has already contributed over £17 million to help those affected by the conflict in Gaza, has activated its International Emergency Trauma Register to deploy a world class team of NHS staff...