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Penny Mordaunt: Thank you to all our Armed Forces who have helped with the flooding response
As we move into 2016, the Minister for the Armed Forces, Penny Mordaunt, thanks the men and women of the Armed Forces who have assisted with the emergency response to flooding over December.
Defence in the Media: 31 December 2015
In today’s headlines almost 100 flood warnings remain in place for Scotland, England and Wales following Storm Frank, with military personnel continuing to support the relief effort.
Defence in the media: 29 December 2015
Broadcast headlines are once again dominated by the floods in the north of England today, with Sky News focussing on potential further “misery” to come as a result of Storm Frank – due to hit the region tonight.
Boxing Day update on Army support to flood efforts
British Army personnel today prepared to extend their efforts to support civilian efforts to protect flood-hit communities in northern England, led by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Defence in the media: 26 December 2015
This morning’s news leads with reports of multiple flood warnings after prolonged heavy rain in the North West and the Army’s support to flood defence work yesterday.
Breaking news: Army deploys to support flood relief efforts
The Army has been called in to support civilian efforts to protect flood-hit communities in northern England led by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Defence in the Media: 23 December 2015
This morning’s broadcast headlines focus on flooding in Cumbria, and reports that fresh troops and supplies have arrived in Sangin to give support to the Afghan forces in the town besieged by Taliban militants. There is also coverage of Russia’s …
Defence in the media: 21 December 2015
Today’s defence news includes further coverage of women in combat roles, as well as reports on Helmand province and Syria.
Defence in the Media: 12 December
Today’s news continues to cover the Army’s assistance with the clean-up following the floods in Cumbria.