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  • Flood exercise - while you were sleeping

    The Environment Agency has been out practicing its emergency response to high tides in Kings Lynn this morning (13 August 2014) to ensure staff are familiar with emergency procedures to prevent the town flooding.

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  • 130 British heroes go for gold at Invictus Games

    Biggest British military sports team ever assembled from wounded, injured or sick men and women is announced.

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

  • Royal Mint to mark NATO Summit

    The Royal Mint has created a special commemorative piece to mark this September’s NATO Wales 2014 Summit.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Australian PM Tony Abbott

    Foreign Secretary and Australian Prime Minister discuss Ukraine and Iraq.

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

  • COBR meeting on Iraq: 12 August 2014

    Statement following today's (Tuesday 12 August) COBR meeting and the Prime Minister’s phone call with Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott.

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

  • Independent review of terms and conditions for operational staff in the fire and rescue service: introductory statement

    Introductory statement by Adrian Thomas, appointed as the independent reviewer of the conditions of service for operational staff in the fire and rescue service.

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

  • Conflict Pool in Ukraine: call for project proposals in 2014-2015

    Funding opportunities for projects on communications to address conflict and insecurity in Ukraine

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

  • Employment agencies impact assessment receives red rating from government watchdog

    The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) has today published its opinion on the evidence base for government proposals to prohibit employment agencies from advertising exclusively overseas.

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  • Foreign Secretary welcomes announcement of Iraqi PM Designate

    Philip Hammond welcomes Dr Haider Al-Abadi’s nomination as Iraqi PM designate and calls for quick formation of inclusive government.

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

  • Ministerial appointments: 11 August 2014

    Two new ministerial appointments have been announced.

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

  • Developing project leadership across government

    Francis Maude announced the Project Leadership Programme, the next phase of the government's approach to major taxpayer-funded projects.

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

  • Cross-government meeting on Iraq - 10 August 2014

    Officials from across Whitehall met this morning to discuss the situation in Iraq and the UK's aid response.

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

  • COBR meeting on Iraq

    The Foreign Secretary chaired a further meeting of COBR to discuss the situation in Iraq and the UK's response.

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

  • Heightened coastal flood risk until Thursday

    High spring tides around the coasts from Monday (11 August) through to Thursday (14 August) bring a risk of wave overtopping and spray

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  • Host City Celebrations brings NATO Summit to life

    The heart of Newport will be transformed into a NATO-themed culture and food celebration.

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

  • Turks and Caicos post-Cabinet statement

    His Excellency the Governor, Peter Beckingham, chaired the meeting of the Cabinet on Thursday 7th August 2014 at the House of Assembly Building on Grand Turk.

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

  • Turks and Caicos post-Cabinet statement

    His Excellency the Governor, Peter Beckingham, chaired the meeting of the Cabinet on Thursday 7th August 2014 at the House of Assembly Building on Grand Turk.

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

  • Commissioning Academy helps to improve public service provision

    The Cabinet Office is expanding its successful Academy that helps the public sector develop the right commissioning skills for the future.

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

  • David Cameron statement on Iraq

    PM: "I am extremely concerned by the appalling situation in Iraq and the desperate situation facing hundreds of thousands of Iraqis."

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

  • New Defence Secretary's first trip to Afghanistan

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has visited Afghanistan as UK troops work towards the end of combat operations.

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