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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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  • Welsh training area supports troops' Afghanistan preparation

    Soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Rifles have been preparing for a deployment to Kabul later this year at the Caerwent Training Area.

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  • CoRWM Host Public Meeting in Workington

    The Committee on Radioactive Waste Management (CoRWM) hosted the first of three public meetings planned for 2014.

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  • British Embassy Quito and ECU 911 sign cooperation agreement

    The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation ties between Ecuador and the UK in terms of security.

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

  • UK and NATO Allies enhance air-policing duties in Baltic States

    Move comes as part of enhanced collective defence measures agreed to by Allies earlier this month.

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

  • Office closure Monday 5 May 2014

    The High Commission will be closed for a UK bank holiday.

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

  • Response to the latest call for strike action

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

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

  • A watchful eye on UK sea and airspace

    HMS Dragon and RAF Typhoons have been in contact with their Russian counterparts this week.

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

  • Fire Minister Brandon Lewis responds to the latest call for strike action

    Brandon Lewis responds to the Fire Brigades Union's call for more strike action.

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

  • Flood protection restored to 115,000 homes

    350 damaged flood risk management assets already repaired following winter flood and storm damage restoring protection to 115,000 properties

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

  • Baroness Kramer makes Worcestershire flood recovery visit

    Baroness Kramer thanks local representatives for their work during the recent Worcestershire floods.

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