UK government maintains coastguard helicopter response times amid public pressure.

The UK government has decided to keep the current coastguard helicopter response times of 15 minutes during the day and 45 minutes at night, rejecting proposals to extend response times up to an hour. This decision was welcomed by local MP Alistair Carmichael, who highlighted the importance of these services. The reversal followed community and media pressure that brought the proposals to light.

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