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  • PM announces Council Tax refunds for flood hit households

    Government will make £4 million available to fund Council Tax rebates for people whose homes have been flooded.

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

  • Appointment of Stephen Henwood CBE as Chairman of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

    Stephen Henwood CBE has been appointed for a further three-year term as Chairman of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA).

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

  • Continued disruption from flooding and extreme weather

    Communities across England remain at high risk from flooding and strong winds.

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  • First monthly meeting with insurance industry on flooding

    Ministers met insurance industry leaders to discuss how the industry is stepping up to help hard-working people affected by the floods.

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

  • Advice for British nationals in Kolkata

    Consular section at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata will be closed 24-25 February.

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

  • Advice for British nationals in Kolkata

    Consular section at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata will be closed 24-25 February.

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

  • Government to host insurance industry flood response meeting

    Ministers and insurance industry leaders will discuss how the insurance industry is helping people affected by flooding.

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

  • UK floods: £10 million support scheme for flood affected businesses

    Prime Minister unveils new £10 million business support scheme to help flood affected businesses get back on their feet.

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

  • UK floods: statement from COBR meeting on Monday 17 February 2014

    Statement following the COBR meeting (Monday 17 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

  • UK floods: David Cameron's statement following COBR meeting

    Statement following the COBR meeting (Sunday 16 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

  • 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

  • Coastguard plea for people to stay away from breaking waves

    Public warned to stay clear of strong waves.

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  • Work begins on defence training college

    Work has begun to transform a former RAF base into a multi-million-pound training facility for the armed forces.

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

  • Flood response

    Eric Pickles updates Parliament on the flood situation and changes to the Bellwin scheme.

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

  • PM welcomes action from businesses in support of flood victims

    How businesses across the country are working with government to support people and communities affected by the floods and severe weather.

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

  • First meeting of new Cabinet Committee on Flooding

    Prime Minister David Cameron has chaired the first meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Flooding.

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

  • Citizens Advice support for flood and storm victims

    A grant of £250,000 will boost the numbers of Citizens Advice volunteers to help people affected by the consequences of severe weather.

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

  • Brandon Lewis' statement on sandbags

    Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis' statement on sandbags.

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

  • Possible nuclear storage sites

    Five nuclear facilities across the UK have been identified as potential sites to store waste from disused nuclear-powered submarines.

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

  • Flood update

    Written statement by Eric Pickles on government action in response to the UK floods

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