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  • Over-confident 'Generation Super Gran' dismisses risk of home fire

    Over-65s are putting their lives at risk when it comes to the life threatening danger of a fire in the home, with almost 80 per cent dismissing…

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

  • HMS Cornwall rescues survivors from sinking boat

    The ship was conducting routine flying operations in international waters in the Mediterranean on Monday 1 November 2010 when a floating object…

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

  • Bob Neill responds to the Fire Brigades' Union decision to call a strike in London on bonfire night

    Fire Minister Bob Neill said: “The timing of this action appears to be deliberate to cause maximum risk to Londoners. This walkout is reckless…

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

  • Fire and rescue service: Spending Review settlement

    Ministerial letter outlining the financial settlement for the fire and rescue service

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

  • National Security - the context

    A Written Ministerial Statement by Prime Minister David Cameron on 18 October 2010 on the National Security Strategy.

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

  • Navy SAR crew awarded for daring rescue

    A four-man Search and Rescue (SAR) crew from 771 Naval Air Squadron at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose have been given a special honour for a dramatic and daring rescue of fishermen in rough seas.

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

  • HMS Ocean on amphibious exercise with Brazilian Marines

    The Royal Navy's amphibious helicopter carrier HMS Ocean has arrived in Rio de Janeiro today, Thursday 9 September, to take part in an amphibious exercise with the Brazilian Navy and Marines and to conduct high profile …

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

  • Public consultation on The Role of Local Resilience Forums: a reference document

    The Civil Contingencies Secretariat is consulting to provide English and Welsh Local Resilience Forums (LRFs) with guidance that they and other stakeholders have requested.

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

  • A review of the processes around Exemption Orders under the Radioactive Substances Act 1993

    Appendix 7 of stakeholder engagement document on revised proposals for a future exemptions regime under the Radioactive Substances Act 1993 …

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  • Government ends regionalisation of fire services

    Handing more control back to local fire services.

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

  • Measles outbreaks in Gypsy and Traveller communities

    Letter from Professor David Salisbury CB, Director of Immunisation.

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  • Department for fire safety puts its own house in order

    Government Ministers today revealed that they have taken swift action to tackle an enforcement notice issued by Communities and Local Government…

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

  • Fire Minister Bob Neill visits Bromley Fire Station

    Reducing arson and improving home fire safety.

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

  • Lessons Learned From The H1N1 (swine flu) Pandemic

    A Dear Colleague letter about the lessons learned from the H1N1 (swine flu) pandemic.

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  • Leading a lean and efficient fire and rescue service

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Introduction I would like to thank you for inviting me to be here today…

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

  • HMS Daring completes first FOST training

    The Royal Navy's HMS Daring, the most advanced warship in the world, has passed her first test of teamwork under simulated battle and emergency conditions.

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

  • Spirit of Fire Awards 2010

    The Spirit of Fire Awards recognise acts of selfless sacrifice within the fire and rescue community.

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

  • Huhne and Hendry visit Sellafield

    The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, continued to acquaint himself with the UK’s key energy infrastructure…

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

  • Royal Navy diver awarded for role in saving ship

    A Royal Navy diver who battled a major flood for more than 45 minutes in the submerged and darkened engine room of HMS Endurance has received a top honour.

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

  • Logistic operations for emergency supplies

    The Cabinet Office has published guidance for emergency planners on logistic operations for emergency supplies.

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    First published during the 2005 to 2010 Labour government