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  • UK’s Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser visits Cayman

    The UK’s Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser, Peter Holland CBE, visited Cayman in February at the invite of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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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 10-13 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 10-13 February.

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Humber coastguard urge anglers to name fishing gear

    Unattended fishing gear sparks mistaken rescue attempt.

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  • Search for man believed to have fallen in River Stour

    Coastguard conducting search at River Stour.

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