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Securing global safety by preventing countries and terrorists access to the materials needed for weapons of mass destruction, and by mitigating the effects of land mines and cluster munitions.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Negotiating the European Union (EU) Common Strategic Framework for 2014 to 2020.
In emergency situations, the government wants to be ready to protect people’s health and prevent deaths.
How our policy planning controls and prevents the risks in using, storing and disposing of nuclear and radioactive substances and waste.
The government wants to make sure that health and social care services are safe for patients and adults in vulnerable situations.
How the government is making sure there will always be a universal postal service.
How the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) encourages sustainable development across government.
Plans to make the single market more competitive, easier to do business in and create new jobs.
Applying pressure on Iran to co-operate peacefully and transparently with the EU and the UN over its nuclear programme.
Civil authorities have resources to cope with a wide range of emergencies but if they lack capability or are overwhelmed by the scale of events they can ask the Ministry of Defence for assistance.
The British government's humanitarian and diplomatic efforts in securing peace in the Middle East and North Africa.
How the UK is helping Afghanistan to become a more secure nation with international support.
Securing peace and creating the conditions for EU membership in the Western Balkans.
The UK’s military and financial contributions to NATO, the EU and their operations - including NATO Response Force, International Security Assistance Force, and EU Common Security Defence Policy.
How the government is preventing terrorist attacks on the UK, and on British people and businesses abroad.
We're changing the way government buys goods and services so we can save money and support the economy.
We're improving the way major projects in government are managed, so projects are carried out more efficiently and effectively.
Saving taxpayer money by reducing fraud, error, and debt in the public sector, and making the way we work more efficient and effective.
Improving cyber security to make cyber space safer for people and businesses and more resilient to cyber attacks and crime.
How the government is developing spending plans which will help to reduce the deficit while prioritising public services, supporting growth and making sure we get good value for money.
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