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  • £97 million supercomputer makes UK world leader in weather and climate science

    Government plans for a new £97 million supercomputer will cement the UK’s position as a world leader in weather and climate prediction.

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

  • 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

  • Space weather forecasts to protect vital technologies from solar storms

    The UK will become one of a small number of countries to forecast the weather in space.

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

  • Science and technology needed to help feed growing population

    Leading figures in science, farming and food meet to debate how Agri-tech strategy funding can help world food security

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

  • October 2013 storm - UK government response

    Information and advice from government departments and agencies about the storm that has been causing disruption to parts of the UK.

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

  • Prime Minister chairs call on storm

    The Prime Minister with government departments and agencies have discussed plans to ensure people are protected from tonight's storm

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

  • Cold weather alert: lowered to level 1

    Following a Level 2 alert issued on 8 March 2013, temperatures have now risen across England.

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

  • Met Office issues level 2 cold weather alert

    The Met Office has forecast an 80% chance of severe cold weather/icy conditions/heavy snow in the next 2 to 3 days.

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