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Report into the 7 July London bombs published

Published: Thursday 11 May 2006

The government has published an intelligence report into the 7 July bombings in London, and its response to the report.

The committee of MPs that make up the Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) is reporting on the bombings in London on 7 July 2006 which killed 52 people and injured several hundred others.

At the same time the government has responsed to the conclusions and recommendations of this report.

To read more follow the link below.

• Report into the 7 July London bombs published

7 July Assistance website and support line

Information as published 8 July 2005

Website

The 7 July Assistance website has been set up offering information, advice and counselling for those affected in the terror incidents of July. Follow the link at the bottom of this section to visit the website.

Support line - 0845 054 7444

The support line is open from 9.00 am to 8.00 pm Monday to Friday, and 10.00 am to 5.00 pm at the weekend. The line is for people who were caught up in Thursday's bombing is offering confidential emotional and practical support to people directly affected by the bombing, and also to bereaved families in the UK.

Staff and volunteers from the British Red Cross, Victim Support, Cruse Bereavement Care, Salvation Army and The Samaritans are running the support line from the British Red Cross head office in London.

They will assess callers' needs, offer on-the-spot emotional support, and listen to their concerns. Staff and volunteers will also offer advice and practical support by signposting callers to other organisations that can provide more in-depth assistance.

Each operator will be able to offer advice on a range of subjects including the role of Family Liaison Officers, the role of the support agencies, the Family Assistance Centre, mortuary procedures, as well as offering contact details for financial and legal advice.

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Charitable Fund

The Mayor of London has set up the London Bombings Relief Charitable Fund. Use the link below to make a donation online and help raise money for the victims and their families (the British Red Cross has donated £50,000). You can also make a donation by phone on 08705 125 125 or by post to:

London Bombings Relief Charitable Fund
Freepost LON18968
Sheffield S98 1ZA

• London Bombings Relief Charitable Fund Opens new window

Advice from the Metropolitan Police and Emergency Services

Anti-terrorist hotline: 0800 789 321

• London Emergency Plan - strategic overview Opens new window

• Home Office advice on emergencies Opens new window

Statements and briefings

Links to statements and briefings on the London incidents. Cobra is the government's emergency planning committee.

• PM makes statement in Parliament on London attacks (Monday 11 July 2005)

• PM makes statement on London attacks (Thursday 7 July 2005)

• PM's statement from Downing Street (Thursday evening) Opens new window

• Briefing to the media following the meeting of Cobra on Thursday Opens new window

• Statement from the G8 leaders Opens new window