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  • Government action taken to respond to floods and extreme weather

    Eric Pickles describes the action the government has taken in light of the recent floods and extreme weather.

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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

  • UK supports MAG operations in Lebanon

    UK is supporting MAG in Lebanon to update the National Landmine and UXO Contamination Survey for Lebanon, in partnership with the LAF

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

  • Putting out fires and remembering 3.11: a visit to Tachikawa Life Safety Learning Centre

    Paul Evans, one of our wardens (volunteers who help the embassy in an emergency) writes about his experiences of joining the embassy disaster prevention event at Tachikawa.

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

  • Flooding – health advice on floodwater

    Public Health England (PHE) is providing health information and advice to local partners in areas affected by flooding on an ongoing basis.

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  • UK-France Summit: David Cameron and Francois Hollande press conference

    Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Francois Hollande gave a joint press conference during the UK-France Summit 2014.

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

  • Advice for British nationals in Mumbai

    Consular section at the British Deputy High Commission in Mumbai will be closed on 6 February.

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

  • Important notice for British nationals in Chennai

    The Consular section at the British Deputy High Commission in Chennai will be closed on 31 January.

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

  • MOD publishes options report for future management of Dalgety Bay

    The Ministry of Defence has today published a report setting out the possible options for the future management of Dalgety Bay in Scotland.

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  • 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

  • Response to Radiation Free Lakeland campaign about about geological dumping of nuclear waste in Cumbria

    Response from the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change to the Radiation Free Lakeland campaign about about geological dumping of nuclear waste in Cumbria.

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

  • Minister reviews flood recovery efforts

    Floods Minister Brandon Lewis met ministers to ensure a co-ordinated approach is being taken to assist those affected by severe weather.

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

  • Non-stop missions for Navy search and rescue

    Royal Navy Sea King helicopters braved the bad weather to rescue dozens of people over the festive season.

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

  • Professor Dilys Morgan, Public Health England, awarded MBE

    Professor Morgan is recognised for services to health protection in the New Year's Honours list.

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  • Fire Minister responds to the latest strike action

    Brandon Lewis responds to the FBU's decision to take industrial action over the holiday period.

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

  • Government help for councils to clear up after floods

    Communities Minister Kris Hopkins has set out the help that the government is giving to councils following the recent flooding.

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

  • Minister gets flood recovery progress report

    Meeting of agencies and services involved in helping communities recover from recent tidal surge and flooding.

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

  • Embassy Closure in Kuwait for Christmas holidays and New Year's day

    The British Embassy in Kuwait will be closed Tuesday, 24 to Thursday, 26 December 2013 and on Wednesday, 1 January 2014 for the Christmas and New Year Holidays.

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

  • AgustaWestland signs Norwegian government SAR helicopter contract

    The Minister of Justice and Public Affairs and the CEO of AgustaWestland signed the contract for new Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopters.

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

  • British Embassy Tallinn is closed on 24 - 26 December

    The embassy will be closed on Tuesday - Thursday 24 - 26 December for public holidays.

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