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  • It's time to test: change your clock, test your smoke alarm

    A new hard-hitting advertising campaign is urging people to make a potentially life-saving move when they change their clocks on the weekend…

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

  • Supporting civilian authority: what role for the Military?

    Speech by Sir Nick Harvey Minister for the Armed Forces.

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP speech to the Royal Society: Why the future of nuclear power will be different

    Check against delivery Thank you. I’m delighted to be here today. It’s a great honour to address the world’s foremost scientific institution…

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

  • Department responds to criticism of FireControl project

    A spokesman for the Department for Communities and Local Government said: “The failings referred to by the PAC occurred in the earlier years…

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

  • Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) annual conference 2011

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. Thank you Vij and Lee for you kind introductions. I am delighted to be here. Let me start by thanking…

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

  • Planning assumptions for pandemic influenza preparedness

    The Scientific Pandemic Influenza Advisory Committee (SPI) has published correspondence between the Government's Chief Scientific Adviser (GCSA) and the Department concerning the derivation of planning assumptions for p…

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

  • Fire Minister attends national memorial service to pay tribute to victims of 9/11 and firefighters

    Fire Minister Bob Neill has paid tribute to victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001 and for firefighters who have lost their…

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

  • Firefighter pension reform consultation begins

    A statutory consultation on proposed changes to contribution rates made by firefighters towards their pensions was published today by the Department…

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

  • Community pharmacy contractual framework funding settlement 2011/12

    Bob Alexander explains the overall settlement package agreed between DH and the PSNC.

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

  • The riots one month on: the good work must continue

    This week marks one month since the worst of the rioting hit the streets of some of our biggest cities.

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

  • Fire Service College: future

    The Government sees strong value in a national College for the Fire and Rescue Service to deliver common, consistent standards of safety critical…

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

  • Bob Neill wants views on the future of the Fire Service college

    In a statement published today Fire Minister Bob Neill has asked for views on the future of the Fire Service College. He announced that the …

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

  • Grant Shapps writes to the Times about funding to help businesses affected by the riots

    Your reader (‘Give us details on help for riot-hit firms’, 21 August 2011) is right in making the point that difficulties accessing funds to…

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

  • Support for long-term recovery in Tottenham and Croydon

    A £20 million enterprise and growth package for Tottenham and Croydon that will kickstart economic regeneration, support business and deliver…

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

  • Minister visits riot hit Woolwich to tell residents about government support plan

    Communities minister, Bob Neill visited Woolwich town centre to see the damage caused by rioters and to explain how Government will help them…

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

  • Pickles announces multi-million pound support package for local firms and families to rebuild their communities

    Residents and local firms affected by the riots are in line for financial support from central government, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles…

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

  • Eric Pickles praises fire brigades' professionalism and courage

    Eric Pickles praised the professionalism and courage of Fire Brigades across the country in saving lives and fighting fires during the disturbances of the last few nights.

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

  • Firefighters' pension reforms: intention to consult

    Letter outlining the government's intention to consult on raising employee contribution rates for firefighters' pensions

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

  • Baroness Warsi’s Sternberg Lecture

    Baroness Warsi of Dewsbury has delivered a speech at the University of Leicester Sir Sigmund Sternberg Lecture.

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

  • 2011/07/06 - RUSI Future Maritime Operations Conference 2011

    Speech delivered by Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology at the Royal United Services Institute on Wednesday 6 July 2011. First Sea Lord - Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope also gave a speech at the same event.

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