The British government will help 5,000 people escape the besieged rebel-held town of Misrata and provide vital medical supplies to those caught up in violence across western Libya, Britain's International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell announced today.

David Cameron today announced £67m (€81m) in additional funding to counter the threat of Taliban roadside bombs to British troops in Afghanistan, as he made his first trip to the country as Prime Minister.

David Cameron flew into Afghanistan today for his first visit to the country since taking office.