tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Philip Dunne 2017-12-21T14:06:50+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/nhs-improvements-remit-for-2017-to-2018 2017-12-21T14:06:50+00:00 NHS Improvement's remit for 2017 to 2018 The remit letter and objectives from Health Minister Philip Dunne to NHS Improvement for the financial year 2017 to 2018. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/nhs-prescription-charges-from-april-2017 2017-03-16T12:17:00+00:00 NHS prescription charges from April 2017 Charges for NHS prescriptions, wigs and fabric supports, and dental care. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/nhs-improvements-remit-for-2016-to-2017 2016-12-20T16:07:00+00:00 NHS Improvement's remit for 2016 to 2017 The remit letter and objectives from Health Minister Philip Dunne to NHS Improvement for the financial year 2016 to 2017. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-us-look-to-robotics-help-for-last-mile 2016-07-14T11:00:00+01:00 UK and US look to robotics help for ‘last mile� The UK and the US are speeding up the impact that robotic and autonomous systems can have on resupplying their armies by committing to a joint programme, announced UK Defence Minister Philip Dunne and US Under Secretary of D� tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/improved-brimstone-missile-enters-service-with-raf 2016-07-13T00:00:00+01:00 Improved Brimstone missile enters service with RAF An improved version of the RAF’s Brimstone missile with a longer range and more advanced guidance system is ready for use on Tornado aircraft following a £170 million investment by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mod-set-to-save-over-500m-and-sustain-hundreds-of-uk-jobs-with-new-typhoon-support-deal 2016-07-12T17:55:53+01:00 MOD set to save over £500M and sustain hundreds of UK jobs with new Typhoon Support deal Landmark 10-year support arrangement for the RAF’s Typhoon jets announced. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mod-signs-new-partnering-arrangement-with-leonardo-helicopters-uk 2016-07-11T09:52:25+01:00 MOD signs new partnering arrangement with Leonardo Helicopters UK The Ministry of Defence has today announced the joint signature of a Strategic Partnering Arrangement with Leonardo Helicopters UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mod-selects-nuclear-storage-site-as-submarine-dismantling-project-progresses 2016-07-07T17:41:46+01:00 MOD selects nuclear storage site as Submarine Dismantling Project progresses The MOD has today announced where the intermediate level radioactive waste from decommissioned nuclear-powered submarines will be stored prior to disposal. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-helicopter-deal-boosts-uks-investment-in-military-flying-training-to-28-billion 2016-05-20T10:34:42+01:00 New helicopter deal boosts UK's investment in military flying training to £2.8 billion A new contract worth around £1.1 billion has been awarded to UK industry to supply rotary wing training to the Armed Forces. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/411-million-investment-in-new-missile-for-uks-new-jets-sustains-700-uk-jobs 2016-05-18T13:34:46+01:00 £411 million investment in new missile for UK's new jets sustains 700 UK jobs The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £411 million contract to develop a new missile for the UK’s future F-35B supersonic stealth aircraft. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/showcasing-mod-investment-in-innovation 2016-04-28T15:27:00+01:00 Showcasing MOD investment in innovation The Ministry of Defence has once again been bringing small and big businesses, investors and government together. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/defence-minister-reaffirms-us-uk-collaboration-on-major-equipment-programmes 2016-04-18T16:20:08+01:00 Defence Minister reaffirms US-UK collaboration on major equipment programmes Defence Minister Philip Dunne has visited the US to see first-hand the closeness of the UK-US collaboration on key defence programmes. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/372-million-investment-for-hawk-support-sustains-700-uk-jobs 2016-03-28T11:00:00+01:00 £372 million investment for Hawk support sustains 700 UK jobs The MOD has committed £372 million across four contracts for the continued in-service support of Hawk fast jet training aircraft, securing around 700 UK jobs until 2020. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/military-courage-recognised-in-operational-honours-list--2 2016-03-18T15:55:14+00:00 Military courage recognised in Operational Honours List Courageous servicemen and women have been awarded for their gallantry and dedication in the latest Operational Honours list. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mod-smooths-the-way-for-companies-to-do-business-with-defence 2016-03-11T11:39:00+00:00 MOD smooths the way for companies to do business with Defence The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has launched a new policy for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), cutting red tape to make it easier for companies to work with Defence. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ajax-vehicle-brings-merthyr-tydfil-factory-back-to-life 2016-03-07T11:39:00+00:00 Ajax vehicle brings Merthyr Tydfil factory back to life A disused forklift truck factory in Wales has been officially opened as a specialist engineering hub for the British Army’s next generation of armoured vehicles. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/defence-minister-phillip-dunne-visits-inzpire-in-lincolnshire 2016-03-03T18:13:35+00:00 Defence Minister Phillip Dunne visits Inzpire in Lincolnshire Defence Minister Phillip Dunne has visited Inzpire in Lincolnshire, a new-generation Defence and Aviation company. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/royal-navys-newest-sub-test-fires-torpedo-using-50-million-uk-made-advanced-combat-system 2016-02-29T11:15:47+00:00 Royal Navy's newest sub test fires torpedo using £50 million UK-made advanced Combat System The Royal Navy’s latest and most advanced hunter killer submarine, Artful, has test fired her first torpedo using a new UK designed and built command and control system. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/defence-minister-highlights-vital-role-of-small-and-medium-businesses-in-defence-industry 2016-02-24T11:34:00+00:00 Defence Minister highlights vital role of small and medium businesses in Defence industry Defence Minister Philip Dunne has visited the UK Defence Solutions Centre in Farnborough, to highlight the important partnership between the MOD and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) when it comes to innovation in Defence. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/100-years-of-defence-operations-at-porton-down 2016-02-04T17:19:24+00:00 100 years of defence operations at Porton Down The War Department Experimental Ground in Porton Down was established in 1916, making 2016 the centenary year for the site.