Hague: 'Evidence' Syria preparing to use chemical weapons
Foreign Secretary William Hague said he had seen "some evidence" that the Syrian regime is preparing to use chemical weapons against rebels.
Mr Hague declined to give details of the intelligence but warned President Bashar Assad's regime it would face action if they were deployed.
American satellites have reportedly detected increased activity at several chemical weapons depots in Syria.
The Syrian regime has denied any plans to use chemical weapons against it own people.
£5M UK boost for Syrian opposition
Britain promised five million pounds to help opposition groups in Syria today - but stressed it would not be providing military aid.
Syria aid reveals UK fears over Islamist rebels
Britain will expand its support to Syrian rebels with an extra £5 million of non-lethal practical assistance, the Foreign Secretary has said