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  • Green Deal hard-to-reach households panel convenes

    New group looks at how to ensure the poorest and most vulnerable in society can access the benefits of the Green Deal and the ECO.

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

  • £145 million boost to help communities tackle empty homes

    A further multi-million pound cash boost for communities will help tackle the blight of empty properties and bring thousands of homes back into…

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

  • Planning permission powers firmly in the hands of communities

    New Right to Build cuts the red tape to get projects off the ground A radical new Right to Build will today put the power to grant planning…

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

  • Expert chair appointed to the Energy Efficiency Deployment Office

    Peter Boyd has been appointed as Expert Chair of the Energy Efficiency Deployment Office (EEDO).

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

  • Smart Meters Consultation Webchat - Monday 28 May, 1400

    The Smart Meters Team answered questions on the consultation on Monday 28 May. The event is now closed, but you can view the replay below …

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

  • Smart Meters Consultation Webchat - Monday 28 May, 1400

    The Smart Meters Team answered questions on the consultation on Monday 28 May. The event is now closed, but you can view the replay below. …

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

  • Green Deal: Edward Davey visits North East

    Secretary of State Edward Davey visiting Biddick Hall estate in South Tyneside, where he was shown the technology used to refurbish non-traditional…

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

  • Two new UK World Heritage nominations to be put forward

    Scotland’s Forth Bridge and Gorham’s Cave Complex in Gibraltar invited to prepare formal bids.

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

  • Two new UK World Heritage nominations to be put forward

    Scotland’s Forth Bridge and Gorham’s Cave Complex in Gibraltar invited to prepare formal bids.

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

  • Davey: Next steps on collective purchasing for a better energy deal

    23 May 2012 Energy Secretary Edward Davey today (Wednesday 23 May) published practical advice for energy consumers looking to get a better …

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

  • Davey: Next steps on collective purchasing for a better energy deal

    Energy Secretary Edward Davey today (Wednesday 23 May) published practical advice for energy consumers looking to get a better deal on their…

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

  • Case study: Somerset West Home Energy ECO pilot

    How the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) is working in partnership with Scottish and Southern Energy to test Green Deal mechanisms.

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement: Draft Energy Bill (Pre-Legislative Scrutiny)

    Edward Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change I am pleased to be publishing a draft of the Energy Bill today, in order for…

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

  • Davey: Electricity Market Reforms will keep the lights on, bills down and air clean

    Keeping the lights on, consumers energy bills down and creating cleaner electricity to help tackle climate change, are the three goals of ambitious…

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

  • Greg Barker opens new Eco Community Education Centre

    Minister of State Greg Barker was in Norwich on Friday, 18 May to open Broadland District Council’s £500,000 Eco Community Education Centre.…

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

  • Greg Barker opens new Eco Community Education Centre

    Minister of State Greg Barker was in Norwich on Friday, 18 May to open Broadland District Council’s £500,000 Eco Community Education Centre.…

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

  • Long lost painting by Watteau under threat of export

    Ed Vaizey places temporary export bar on La Surprise.

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

  • Exquisite 16th Century painting, The Virgin and Child, by Luis de Morales is on the verge of being lost from the UK

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a 16th Century painting by Luis de Morales, The Virgin and Child.

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

  • Davey: Climate change policies could halve negative impacts of energy price shocks

    The negative impact that spikes in global oil, gas and coal prices have on the UK could be reduced by over 50% in 2050 as a result of climate…

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

  • Eric Pickles pays tribute to 'best of British' pubs

    Minister outlines government support ahead of summer of celebration Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today paid tribute to the ‘Great British…

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