UK sending search and rescue specialists only to Turkey

Earlier today, development minister Andrew Mitchell told Sky News that although Britain's aid budget is "under very considerable strain," resources will still be found as some of the budget is "always" carved out to cope with humanitarian crises.

"That is what people in Britain expect us to do. Britain is always there first and in strength to help when these appalling catastrophes take place. And we will be there this time," Mitchell said.

The UK government has sent a team of 76 search and rescue specialists only to Turkey to help search for survivors.