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13 May 2018

Press release: Government doubles investment in brain cancer research with £40 million 'Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Research Mission’
seen at 23:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Research Mission covers several of Baroness Jowell’s campaign requests, and will include a boosted research fund, an annual global symposium and new commitments to clinical excellence...

Press release: PM call with President Rouhani: 13 May 2018
seen at 20:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister held a telephone call with the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani this afternoon.

The Prime Minister reiterated the UK’s position...

Press release: Incident involving British Nationals in DRC
seen at 16:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The FCO has provided consular support to both British Nationals and their families throughout.

The British Ambassador to DRC, John Murton said: « The UK would like to thank the DRC authorities and MONUSCO...

News story: Foreign Secretary statement on an incident involving British nationals in DRC
seen at 14:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, said:

I am delighted to announce that two British nationals who were held hostage in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been released. I pay tribute to the DRC ...