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  • Pioneering research could pave way for more sustainable palm oil

    A radical research programme to map how the UK uses imported palm oil could halt the loss of rainforest thousands of miles away.

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

  • Adapting to climate change: Lord Henley speech to UNEP meeting for insurers

    Adapting to climate change – Lord Henley speech to UNEP meeting for insurers.

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

  • DCLG puts real time energy use online

    The public can now go online and see the Department for Communities and Local Government’s energy use for the first time.

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

  • Caroline Spelman speech at the Smith Institute – Feeding Britain 2: What consumers want – ‘From satiety to surfeit – rebalancing our relationship with food.’

    Thank you Nick, and thank you for inviting me here today.

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

  • Speech by Rt Hon Caroline Spelman MP – ‘Biodiversity and the bottom line’

    First Global Business of Biodiversity Symposium - 13 July 2010.

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

  • Mercian soldiers receive gallantry awards

    Soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters) [2 MERCIAN] have received their gallantry awards at Buckingham Palace from His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, who is Colonel-in-Chief of The Me…

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

  • New Taranis combat aircraft thunders into view

    A prototype unmanned combat aircraft of the future, Taranis, has been unveiled by the MOD for the first time today.

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

  • 3 YORKS receive Afghanistan medals

    Soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (3 YORKS) received their Op HERRICK medals on Friday 9 July 2010 in recognition of the part they have played in Afghanistan over the last year.

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

  • MOD and F1 motorsport race ahead to provide battlefield technology

    …Technology currently used in Formula 1 racing cars could help our troops on the front line, the MOD's Lord Astor has said.…

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

  • Business Minister supports Ford’s investment in UK to develop low carbon engines

    The Government is providing a £360 million loan guarantee for Ford’s £450 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB). Ford is investing…

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

  • How much energy are we using?

    DFID has started publishing real-time information on energy and water use in its London headquarters building.

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

  • Guidance to protect community groups from surface water drainage charges

    Defra launched a consultation today on new guidance to water companies on concessionary surface water drainage charges.

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

  • A change of heart wins Denbigh man a brand new car

    A lucky driver from Denbigh has won a brand new car worth over £10,000 after renewing his vehicle tax online.

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  • Marine David Charles Hart killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Marine David Charles Hart from 40 Commando Royal Marines was killed in Afghanistan on Thursday 8 July 2010.

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  • Science, Innovation and the Economy

    Good morning. It may not have been a great Summer for football but it has certainly been a great Summer for science. The Royal Society has…

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

  • Innovative battery system lightens the load for troops on ops

    Commanders in Afghanistan issued a plea for the weight of essential power sources for radios and other communications equipment used on front…

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

  • British forces train the Afghans to train themselves

    Every two weeks, groups of up to 600 Afghan National Army (ANA) recruits arrive at Camp Bastion. All will have completed basic infantry training…

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

  • National Rail Conference

    Address to the National Rail Conference regarding new rail practices and policies.

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

  • On the road with the CLP

    Keeping the forward operating bases supplied in Afghanistan is no easy task, but one that is crucial to the success of the mission. Sharon Kean reports on how combat logistic patrols (CLPs) do their work.

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

  • Talisman helps British forces counter the IED threat

    The arrival of the new Talisman counter-IED system in Afghanistan is helping 15 Field Support Squadron, 38 Engineer Regiment, deal with the menace in less time and more safely.

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