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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • UK floods: David Cameron's statement following COBR meeting

    Statement following the COBR meeting (15 February) on the floods and severe weather affecting parts of the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Armed forces flood relief work

    Update on personnel from all 3 services providing flood relief in affected parts of the UK, including the south west and the Thames Valley.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Military steps up flood relief work

    Armed forces personnel are continuing to support the cross-government and multi-agency flood relief efforts.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New measures to help communities hit by flooding

    David Cameron has announced a comprehensive package of new measures to help hard-working homes, businesses and farmers hit by the floods.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New rules will make it easier and cheaper to travel abroad with pets

    It will be cheaper and easier to travel abroad with pets from 1 January 2012, when the UK harmonises its rules governing pet movement with the rest of Europe.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Eric Pickles' update following 10 February COBR meeting

    Eric Pickles sets out the latest position on the government's response to the extreme weather.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Armed forces help flood relief efforts

    More military personnel have been called on to support multi-agency flood relief operations.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Nick Clegg visits flooded areas and promises government support

    Deputy Prime Minister says key thing is for everybody to work together.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Statement from the Prime Minister following Sunday's COBR meeting

    Prime Minister David Cameron chaired a meeting of the government emergency committee meeting on Sunday 9 February.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Eric Pickles' update following the 8 February COBR meeting

    Eric Pickles' statement following the COBR meeting he chaired on the evening of 8 February.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Eric Pickles' update following the COBR meeting

    Eric Pickles' statement following the 7 February COBR meeting he chaired on government action in response to the extreme weather.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Military support flood relief operation in Somerset

    Royal Marines are playing a key role in the cross-government and multi-agency relief efforts, supporting those affected by the flooding.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM: "no restrictions on help" for those affected by storms

    Prime Minister David Cameron announces £100 million for flood defences and says there will be "no restrictions on help" for those affected.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Forty two new flood defences given the green light

    Government announces an additional £130 million for critical flood defences.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Statement on Owen Paterson

    Statement on the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, who requires emergency surgery to repair a detached retina

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More support for communities affected by floods

    Communities affected by severe weather will benefit from enhanced support to help meet costs.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Owen Paterson speech to British Retail Consortium

    Secretary of State speech at launch of the latest edition of the 'A Better Retailing Climate' report.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Owen Paterson speech at EuropaBio

    Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP speech to Growing Voices: Healthy food – the untold story of GM crops event organised by EuropaBio

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Plant biosecurity strategy nears completion

    The plant biosecurity strategy that will safeguard the future of the UK’s trees and plants from pests and disease nears completion

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government announces nearly £7 million extra for flood recovery

    Further funding package of £6.7 million for local authorities affected by recent flooding and severe weather.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government