Hurricane Irma: Great Britain responds

The UK government has increased the relief fund for British overseas territories devastated by Hurricane Irma from £12m to £32m. The news came as a state of emergency has been declared in the British Virgin Islands, the latest area to be devastated by the most powerful hurricane ever to hit the Atlantic. The British Red Cross has also launched an appeal.

Prime Minister Theresa May gave a statement on the UK government’s response to Hurricane Irma yesterday. She said:

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davepickering

Edinburgh reporter and photographer