Iraq aid is getting through insists Benn
News Article 12 November 2003
The international aid effort is driving up living standards for many Iraqis despite on-going security concerns on the ground, Hilary Benn has told MPs.
Iraq handover could be accelerated admits Straw
News Article 12 November 2003
A rapid transfer of power to the people of Iraq could take place in the New Year, the foreign secretary has signalled.
Situation in Iraq is improving, Straw tells MPs
News Article 11 November 2003
The quality of life for the majority of people in Iraq has improved since the end of the conflict, Jack Straw has told the Commons.
Blair meets Australian PM
News Article 11 November 2003
Tony Blair and his Australian counterpart are meeting tonight for talks over dinner in Downing Street.
Aid budget squeezed by Iraq factor say Lib Dems
News Article 10 November 2003
The government has switched funding from key aid projects to pay for Iraq's reconstruction, the Liberal Democrats have claimed.
Tom Brake MP - Liberal Democrat international development spokesman
Interview 10 November 2003
Question: President Bush is set to visit the UK this month. What do you think should be on the agenda regarding international development issues?
Australian premier heads to UK
News Article 7 November 2003
The Australian prime minister is set to arrive in Britain for key talks on the situation in Iraq .
British troops to remain in Iraq till 2005
Press Review 6 November 2003
Hoon: We face real challenges in Iraq
News Article 5 November 2003
Geoff Hoon has accepted that "real challenges" remain for coalition forces in Iraq.
Straw 'shocked' by latest Baghdad carnage
Press Review 28 October 2003
Blair condemns Iraq terrorists
News Article 27 October 2003
Following another wave of terrorist attacks in Iraq, Tony Blair has sent a message of support to Britons working on the ground inside the country.
British civil servant among Baghdad injured
Press Review 27 October 2003
Cash running short at Iraqi aid conference
Press Review 24 October 2003
Aid cash sent to Iraq
Press Review 23 October 2003
Coalition seeks aid boost for Iraq
News Article 23 October 2003
An international conference is considering how to deliver the estimated £21.3 billion needed to rebuild Iraq.
