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  • Construction permit variations for proposed Hinkley Point C power station

    The Environment Agency reported today applications received to vary a permit allowing the discharge of run-off and effluent generated during construction of the proposed nuclear power station at Hinkley Point, in Somerset. …

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  • Government acts to improve e-cigarette safety

    The government has put forward a number of tips to help consumers stay safe.

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

  • English for Vietnamese officers joining UN peace-keeping operations

    More officers of the Vietnam People’s Army have received English training under the programme funded by the UK Ministry of Defence.

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

  • Developing Blue Light partnerships and increasing interoperability

    Penny Mordaunt's speech to the Blue Light Innovation 2014 conference.

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

  • Armed forces on standby

    Military personnel have completed training to prepare for a possible role during the planned Fire Brigades Union strike this weekend.

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

  • Master fined after wind farm vessel collision off Grimsby

    The master of a wind farm passenger transfer vessel has been ordered to pay £9,702 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to a breach of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995.

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  • PM call with US Vice President Biden

    Statement following a call between David Cameron and Joe Biden on the political talks in Northern Ireland.

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

  • Reforms to the firefighters' pension scheme

    Regulations setting out the terms of the reformed firefighters’ pension scheme, and consultation on fitness standards and assessment.

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

  • Falkland Islands demining contracts awarded

    Next phase of work will focus on at least 23 mined areas

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

  • Plenary meeting: 5 November 2014

    CoRWM is holding a plenary meeting on Tuesday on 5th November 2014 in London.

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  • Siren testing in the upper Calder Valley

    Flood sirens in Walsden, Todmorden, Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd will be tested as part of the Environment Agency’s annual maintenance.

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  • Smarter buying could save fire service millions

    The fire and rescue service could save millions by improving the way it sources and purchases firefighting clothing and equipment.

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

  • Falmouth Coastguard Operations Centre joins national network

    Falmouth Coastguard Operations Centre (CGOC) is to become part of the new Coastguard national network for the very first time this week.

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  • Government backs 'Great British tradition' of Bonfire Night

    New guide for communities to celebrate Britain’s 'Thanksgiving Day'.

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

  • Fire services improvement fund - public get a win-win: better local services and at lower cost

    Winners of the Fire Transformation Fund have been announced.

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

  • Sites for submarine dismantling consultations confirmed

    Five UK nuclear facilities have been confirmed as potential sites to store waste from decommissioned nuclear-powered submarines.

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

  • Want to make a difference in north Yorkshire? Become a Coastguard

    This October, we are all being asked to ‘Make A Difference’ and what better way to do so than by volunteering with the Coastguard Rescue Service.

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  • Advice for British nationals in Kolkata

    Consular section at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata will be closed 27 - 31 October 2014.

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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 27 - 31 October 2014.

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

  • Ebola epidemic in West Africa

    Statement by Secretary of State for Health Jeremy Hunt on the Ebola epidemic and the government's response in the UK.

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