UK ‘would consider’ arming Kurds
Craig TaylorBritain would “favourably consider” any request for arms from the Kurds in their battle with extremists in Iraq, the BBC understands. BBC News – UK
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Cameron: UK ‘role’ in Iraq rescue bid
Britain will “play a role” in an international mission to rescue Yazidi refugees who have fled Islamic extremists in Iraq, Prime Minister David Cameron says. BBC News – UK
Heads warn about Trojan overreaction
There are warnings that anti-extremism measures for schools in the wake of the Trojan Horse inquiries are rushed and could have unintended consequences. BBC News – UK
UK to ‘step up’ aid drops to Iraq
The UK is to “step up” aid supplies and send more “humanitarian advisers” to parts of Iraq under threat from Islamist militants, Downing Street says. BBC News – UK
UK to send NHS experts to Gaza
The UK is to send a team of NHS medical experts to help people who have been injured because of the fighting in Gaza, Downing Street has said. BBC News – UK
NHS says no to breast cancer drug
A pioneering new breast cancer treatment will not be routinely available on the NHS in England, the official drugs advisory body is proposing. BBC News – UK