LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Britain will provide about 7 billion pounds ($11 billion) in aid to Ireland, the BBC reported on Sunday, after Dublin's request for a rescue package from international lenders was accepted by European institutions.
The sum includes British bilateral contributions to Ireland, which is struggling to shore up its banking system, and contributions to a rescue package coordination by the European Central Bank, International Monetary Fund and the European Commission.
The BBC reported that the government wanted to help a "friend in need". (Reporting by Mohammed Abbas; Editing by Janet Lawrence)