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The UK’s independent nuclear deterrent has existed for over 60 years to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life.
Information about the UK’s continuous at sea deterrent (CASD) and the Dreadnought programme to replace the Royal Navy’s Trident missile Vanguard Class Submarines.
To understand the interactions between seals and fishing and explore non-lethal deterrents suitable for control of seals from fishing vessels
The 2021 Integrated Review set out the government’s vision for the future. This page outlines what it says about the UK’s nuclear deterrent.
This tax information and impact note introduces a new penalty on individuals or entities who enable the use of tax avoidance arrangements.
Literature review of methodologies to measure the deterrent effect of competition authorities’ work.
How to solve a pest problem with foxes, moles and mink using traps, snares and other methods.
This report assesses the potential for pingers to be used as a management tool to reduce otter predation of fish in stillwater fisheries.
Information about the UK Government’s nuclear deterrence policy and doctrine.
A collection of the Defence Nuclear Organisation's annual reports to Parliament that detail the progress made on the UK's future nuclear deterrent.
Evidence requirement R119: A review of non-lethal deterrents suitable for control of seals from fishing vessels
Certain vessels must use an acoustic deterrent device, known as a 'pinger', to reduce the level of dolphin and porpoise (cetacean) by-catch.
Proposals for sanctions for enablers and users of tax avoidance which is defeated by HMRC and consideration of further ways to influence those contemplating tax avoidance.
A community of interest for academic institutions to partner with Dstl on deterrence and related topics such as assurance, coercion and conflict escalation.
The Integrated Review has generated some misconceptions about the UK’s nuclear deterrent. Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
Information about UK nuclear deterrence.
This tax information and impact note is about the VAT deferral new payment scheme and deterrent.
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