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  • Plutonium deal brings security benefits

    The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority can conduct a series of plutonium title transfers with legacy overseas reprocessing customers, the Government has agreed.

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

  • Management of overseas owned plutonium in the UK

    Written Ministerial Statement by Energy Minister Michael Fallon.

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

  • Prince Harry visited the port of Valparaíso

    Prince Harry visited one of the areas badly affected by the recent fire and met with local authorities and members of the British community.

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

  • The Jobseeker’s Allowance (Habitual Residence) Amendment Regulations 2013: SSAC correspondence

    Correspondence relating to the Committee’s scrutiny of The Jobseeker’s Allowance (Habitual Residence) Amendment Regulations 2013 and Social Security (Habitual Residence) (Amendment) Regulations 2014.

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  • CoRWM member, Professor Rebecca Lunn lectures at the Geological Society

    CoRWM member, Rebecca Lunn hosted a talk in March at the Geological Society

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  • New chair of the Nuclear Liabilities Fund

    Appointment of new chair of the Nuclear Liabilities Fund.

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

  • CoRWM Public Meeting in Thurso

    CoRWM is holding a public meeting in Thurso on 1st July 2014. Come along to meet the Committee and have your questions answered about the management of Higher Activity Radioactive Waste in Scotland.

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  • Review of democratic oversight of London’s fire service

    A consultation seeks views on proposals to improve the governance of London's Fire and Emergency Planning Authority.

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

  • Committee on Radioactive Waste Management (CoRWM) visit Sellafield

    CoRWM's visit allowed them to see the recent progress and current challenges in the management of higher activity radioactive waste at the Sellafield site.

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  • CoRWM Plenary Dates and Locations

    Our plenary meetings are open so that members of the public can observe them. We are also holding some evening meetings for members of the public to meet the Committee and discuss CoRWM's work.

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  • DIO supports emergency response rehearsal

    Emergency services have practised dealing with the aftermath of a fatal helicopter accident on a Norfolk military training area.

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  • Statement on the latest industrial action by firefighters

    The Department for Communities and Local Government responds to the Fire Brigades Union's latest strike action.

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

  • Flood risk this weekend (5 June 2014)

    Heavy rain this weekend leads to low but increased flood risk.

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  • Atlantic hurricane season: Be prepared

    The Atlantic hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November and can affect parts of Canada with high winds, heavy rain, and flooding.

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

  • Deputy Ambassador visits US National Hurricane Center

    Patrick Davies visited the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami to learn more about the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season.

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

  • Dorset county honoured as flag flies over government

    Eric Pickles raises the flag of Dorset to celebrate the role counties play in the nation's cultural heritage.

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

  • 2014 Hurricane Message from Governor Kilpatrick

    Governor Kilpatrick provides advice to all those in the Cayman Islands at the beginning of the hurricane season.

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

  • US Atlantic hurricane season: Be prepared

    Atlantic hurricane season runs 1 June to 30 November and can affect the eastern and southern USA with high winds, heavy rain, and flooding.

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

  • PHE provides MERS warning posters to airports

    Posters featuring advice for travellers to and from the Middle East have been distributed to UK airports and airlines.

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  • PHE bulletin: 27 May 2014

    Includes: Blackfriars Consensus Statement on dementia, heatwave plan for 2014 issued and HPV vaccination schedule change in September 2014.

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